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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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About

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BLG’s Insurance, Corporate and Regulatory Group provides our clients with the legal and regulatory advice needed to move their businesses forward in a rapidly changing and disrupted environment.

The Insurance, Corporate and Regulatory Group is one of the most respected in the country, and works regularly with Canadian life and property and casualty insurers, reinsurers, reciprocals, associations, not-for-profits, captives, banks, credit unions, trust companies, brokers, agents, adjusters, managing general agents and underwriters and other industry participants, both domestically and abroad.

Working closely with our clients, we provide advice on matters pertaining to the requirements of the Insurance Companies Act and provincial insurance laws, regulations and guidelines, the incorporation, organization and licensing of federal and provincial insurers and reinsurers, and the entrance into Canada of foreign insurers and reinsurers as well as non-resident agents, brokers and adjusters. We provide advice with respect to near insurance products including reciprocals and protection schemes. We assist our clients when dealing with regulators on both compliance filings and responses and at hearings. We are recognized for our expertise in resolving distribution, product and other regulatory issues, advising on market conduct and compliance requirements and drafting and negotiating reinsurance, distribution and other specialized agreements germane to the sector.

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais LLP acted as coverage counsel for insurers in a matter arising from a March 2023 fire at an Old Montréal building.

Strengths

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  • BLG provides industry leading quality of work and a technical, competent and capable team.

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  • BLG is an excellent, knowledgeable resource and is very responsive and proactive.

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  • BLG offers a breadth of expertise, along with the ability to de-jargonise the subject matter and make complex concepts easier to understand.

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  • BLG provides industry leading quality of work. In addition, they build lasting relationships with customers.

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais distinguishes itself through its in-depth expertise in insurance law. It possesses a nuanced understanding of clients' operational realities, enabling it to develop rigorous yet pragmatic legal strategies.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Rick Da Costa
    Band 2Rick Da Costa

    Rick Da Costa

    Rick Da Costa advises insurers and reinsurers on a wide range of liability claims. Based in Toronto, he is the national leader of the firm's corporate and regulatory and reinsurance practice.

    • Rick is knowledgeable, responsive and forward-thinking.

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    • Rick offers expertise, dedication and flexibility. His ability to take things that are extremely complex and simplify them is extremely commendable.

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  • Band 4Gilbert Hourani
    Band 4Gilbert Hourani

    Gilbert Hourani

    Gilbert Hourani is a seasoned construction and insurance litigator who advises insurers, contractors and engineering firms on complex liability, coverage and risk management matters.

    • Gilbert is extremely good at his job and is an excellent business partner.

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    • Gilbert stands out for his strategic thinking, sound judgement and pragmatic approach, as well as his ability to anticipate long-term risks for his clients.

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