About

Alastair Paterson was a partner in the leading aviation law firm of Beaumont and Sons in London, England.  In 1953, he journeyed to Canada with his wife and daughter to begin a new life.  Others joined Alastair in the practice of law and together they formed an exciting new firm.  In 1977 the firm became known as Paterson, MacDougall or, PM Law. 

Though the firm had its origins in the aviation and insurance markets of London, it expanded into other specialized areas of practice such as municipal liability, reinsurance, financial services, professional liability, product liability, cargo transportation and logistics, media, defamation and privacy, and wills and estates. The focus of the firm has continued to be on the development of excellence, experience and expertise in law and the delivery of effective specialized legal services to our clients. 

PM Law is a known leader in the fields of insurance defence, aviation and municipal law. Our practice teams value the opportunities to work with leading corporations and institutions and to provide advice and guidance and innovative, cost effective and practical solutions. 

We believe our clients are our partners in business and we value the opportunity to work alongside them to achieve their business goals. With every good partnership there is mutual respect, and we commit to actively listening and understanding our clients and their needs. We respond with timely advice and provide services that address our clients’ needs and expectations. We deliver practical solutions no matter how complex the problem. 

PM Law’s team speaks at conferences, provides conferences for our clients and authors legal texts. Tim Trembley and Clay Hunter have authored the Halsbury’s Laws of Canada title on Aviation and Space Law. Murray Davison co-authored The Law of Municipal Liability in Canada.  

Our practice areas include aviation and space law, tour operator liability, municipal liability, insurance coverage, professional liability, product liability, medical malpractice, automotive accident law, and wills and estates.