Insurance: Dispute Resolution | Canada

Blake, Cassels & Graydon is one of the leading insurance and reinsurance practices in Canada. It has extensive transactional and regulatory capabilities, as well as the ability to advise on big-ticket litigation. The firm supports clients across Canada in coverage disputes, indemnity claims and product liability litigation, and is additionally recognised for its experience defending insurers in class action litigation. On the transactional side the team represents clients in M&A and financing matters, as well as in cross-border insurance arrangements, reinsurance programmes, pensions de-risking and demutualisation transactions.

Blaney McMurtry is a compact Toronto-based law firm recognised for its experience advising on a broad array of coverage disputes and insurance litigation matters. Its insurance team has a noteworthy track record in D&O and E&O claims as well as insurance cases arising from social engineering fraud. Its increasing areas of focus include fidelity insurance and cyber risk issues, offering additional expertise in matters involving inter-insurer disputes and casualty claims.

Borden Ladner Gervais is home to a highly regarded national insurance group with a strong focus on litigation. The firm advises domestic and international insurers and reinsurers on a wide range of liability claims, including automotive, aviation and personal injury matters, as well as subrogation. It has notable expertise handling class action litigation and insurance arbitration. The team also provides advice on regulatory matters, including in regard to the development of new insurance products.

McCarthy Tétrault acts across the insurance space on high-value transactions as well as insurance coverage matters. Its M&A and joint venture expertise is supported by an extensive regulatory practice, and by litigators who can handle a diverse range of insurance coverage matters such as E&O liability claims. It also assists international insurers and reinsurers with cross-border transactions and the regulatory considerations of the establishment of operations in Canada. The firm additionally advises on insurance regulatory and licensing issues as well as acting as counsel on demutualisation mandates.

Gowling WLG hosts a sizeable insurance team that demonstrates notable skill in litigation, transactional and regulatory matters. The firm acts for a range of insurers, policyholders and plaintiffs on a variety of contentious matters, including property and liability coverage claims, and professional negligence matters. It also regularly assists clients with insurance sector transactions, including cross-border M&A and the accompanying regulatory considerations.

Langlois Lawyers is a distinguished Québec law firm with a bench of skilled advocates and extensive insurance disputes experience. Its client roster features a plethora of regional and national insurers and its lawyers are well versed in both single-plaintiff and class action suits, with experience in claims relating to construction defects, environmental contamination and E&O liability.

Lenczner Slaght is a prominent Toronto-based litigation law firm that has a robust contentious insurance practice. The team acts for numerous high-profile corporations, with notable areas of expertise including fidelity, professional negligence and construction insurance disputes, with its reputation extending to class actions as well as single-plaintiff claims. It is additionally well versed in other areas including political risk, environmental liability and cyber coverage.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a high-profile international firm with insurance capabilities across the country. It maintains a particularly strong insurance presence in Québec, acting for a number of regional, national and international insurers and reinsurers. The team's expertise spans a variety of coverage claims, including in the maritime and construction fields. It offers notable class action capabilities, with experience defending municipalities and their insurers.

Fasken possesses a significant insurance regulatory practice, often advising international clients on Canadian entry requirements. The firm is often retained by industry associations for guidance on proposed legislative changes, providing impact assessments and response advice. Its lawyers regularly act on M&A transactions, both domestic and cross-border, with particular strength representing property and casualty insurers. The team also advises on insurance defence and coverage claims and wins praise from clients for its knowledge of the reinsurance industry.

Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP is a dynamic Toronto-based insurance law firm. It provides a wide range of advice on various insurance disputes, including business interruption claims, insurance coverage and D&O liability.

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP is recognised for its contentious insurance practice, representing industry clients across a broad range of disputes. The team is well placed to assist with commodity insurance cases.

Stikeman Elliott enjoys an excellent reputation due to its capacity to handle large-scale transactional and regulatory insurance matters, as well as complex litigation. Its insurance and reinsurance group acts for national and international clients on domestic and cross-border transactions and disputes. The team has deep expertise in M&A and public offerings in the insurance sector and provides additional expertise in insurtech transactions, including the launch of digital portals and products.

Harper Grey houses a strong team of lawyers that provide expert advice to clients across the full spectrum of insurance litigation issues. These include coverage and liability disputes, particularly those concerning personal injury, health and safety and negligence claims. The law firm's client base ranges from property developers to manufacturers and private clients.