Louis Amato-Gauci

Louis Amato-Gauci

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009
Awarded Practice Areas
Aviation Law Corporate Law Transportation Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Aviation Law Corporate Law Transportation Law
Works at
Miller Thomson LLP

189 Best Lawyers awards

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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.
Works at
Miller Thomson LLP

189 Best Lawyers awards

Miller Thomson LLP logo

Locations

Languages

  • English
  • Maltese

Education

  • University of Toronto, graduated 1998

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2000

Affiliations

  • 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

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Transportation Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Transportation Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Transportation Law
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

Additional Information

  • Community Involvement
Louis is a founding member and a director of The Urban Orchestra.

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