Aviation Law Corporate Law Transportation Law
Louis Amato-Gauci
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Louis Amato-Gauci is a recognized leader in the field of transportation law, providing strategic advice to air-, road- and rail-carriers, warehouse operators, freight forwarders and 3PLs in connection with commercial matters, licensing, safety, and regulatory compliance, freight claims for cargo loss, damage or delay, and the establishment and safe operation of public transit entities.
He is frequently consulted in connection with the international sale of goods and Customs matters, including trade compliance verifications and preferential tariff treatment under free trade agreements, serving domestic, non-resident and global businesses in the automotive, agriculture, direct sales, e-commerce, traditional retail, manufacturing, and equipment leasing industry sectors. Louis also serves as lead counsel in private, mid-market M&A and financing transactions, and assists foreign companies seeking to expand their operations into Canada.
He is frequently consulted in connection with the international sale of goods and Customs matters, including trade compliance verifications and preferential tariff treatment under free trade agreements, serving domestic, non-resident and global businesses in the automotive, agriculture, direct sales, e-commerce, traditional retail, manufacturing, and equipment leasing industry sectors. Louis also serves as lead counsel in private, mid-market M&A and financing transactions, and assists foreign companies seeking to expand their operations into Canada.
Overview
- English
- Maltese
- University of Toronto, graduated 1998
- Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2000
- Association of Transportation Law Professionals - President-Elect
- Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters (I.E. Canada) - Member
- Canadian Transport Lawyers Association - Member and Past President
- Ontario Motor Coach Association - Member
- Private Motor Truck Council or Canada - Member
- Transportation Lawyers Association (U.S.) - Secretary/Treasurer
- English
- Maltese
- Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2000
- Association of Transportation Law Professionals - President-Elect
- Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters (I.E. Canada) - Member
- Canadian Transport Lawyers Association - Member and Past President
- Ontario Motor Coach Association - Member
- Private Motor Truck Council or Canada - Member
- Transportation Lawyers Association (U.S.) - Secretary/Treasurer
- University of Toronto, graduated 1998
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Transportation Law, Toronto, Canada (2025)
- Transportation Law, Toronto, Canada (2020)
- Transportation Law, Toronto, Canada (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Aviation Law
- Corporate Law
- Transportation Law
Special Focus:
- Finance
- Gaming Law
News & Media
Additional Information
- Community Involvement
Louis is a founding member and a director of The Urban Orchestra.
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