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 Christopher
(Chris) Afonso, Associate
Direct Tel: 416-203-9818
Fax: 416-203-9444
E-Mail: chris@fernandeshearn.com
Background
Chris joined Fernandes Hearn LLP as an associate lawyer
after being admitted to the Ontario Bar, where he practices broadly
in matters related to the transportation industry. In particular,
Chris has represented an array of entities in the road, rail, air
and marine transportation industries in disputes and contractual
matters concerning the carriage of goods, including the interpretation
of bills of lading, obligations under international conventions,
matters addressing customs and freight brokerage, and property and
casualty risks.
Chris has worked on disputes heard before private
mediators, arbitrators and all levels of Ontario courts, including
the Ontario Court of Appeal, as well as the Federal Court of Canada.
Chris holds a J.D. from the University of Toronto
Law School, where he focused on domestic and international dispute
resolution, and, at the same time, served as a research assistant
for the war crimes prosecutors at the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
Chris also holds an Honours Bachelor of the Arts in English and
History from the University of Toronto, where he graduated with
High Distinction.
Education
- Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2009)
- University of Toronto, J.D. (2008)
- University of Toronto, B.A. (Hons.) (2006)
Memberships
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
- Canadian Maritime Law Association
- Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters, Education
Committee Member for 2011
- Canadian Transport Lawyers Association
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