Gary Wharton

Prior to practicing law, Gary completed his Masters Degree in Marine Biology which included thesis research in the area of sub-tidal population dynamics. At the same time, he operated his own company doing contract research and was a commercial diver. For more than 25 years, Gary has been practicing maritime law as a litigator and solicitor. He has been counsel on several major marine casualty cases and his practice encompasses all areas of maritime law, including collision, salvage, marine pollution, port state control, personal injury, class actions, vessel construction, aquaculture,...