Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
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Take advantage of our extensive experience with insurance reorganizations, the formation and licensing of insurers, reinsurers, domestic and foreign captives, alternative risk structures, producers and other regulated entities. We have particular expertise advising regulated insurance entities, reinsurance companies and insurance intermediaries concerning the creation of subsidiaries, establishment of branches, federal and provincial licensing, acquisitions and sales, business ventures, commercial arrangements, market conduct investigations and hearings, and ensuring compliance with the powers, objects and authority granted to such entities under the applicable corporate and insurance legislation. We can also provide litigation, arbitration, ADR and defense, general claims support in cases of insurance defense, subrogation recovery and a full range of policy issues.
Our full service model allows us to advise you on corporate and insurance regulatory issues covering everything from risk assessment, direction and defense, commercial litigation, policy interpretation to drafting and reviewing of commercial agreements, and structuring complex and digital insurance products as well as warranties, service contracts and other non-insurance products. We specialize in mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry too. Our team also expertly advises on tax, competition, employment, privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property matters.
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Dentons boasts a distinguished insurance team, noted for its ability to advise on a range of transactional and regulatory matters. The team is regularly sought after by both insurance and reinsurance clients for advice on complex domestic and cross-border issues.
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Dentons acted for Sutton Special Risk and its controlling shareholder in connection with the sale of a controlling interest to Amynta Group, a leading insurance provider.
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The Dentons team has provided the clearest, most legally-sound and extremely valuable legal advice in relation to all matters.
I was impressed with the consistent level of service from all members of the team. The team is a pleasure to deal with, thorough and consistent in their attention to all details.
The knowledge and skillset of the individuals we deal with, the quality of their work and the service levels provided all make this department stand out.
Dentons' deep understanding of the legal framework in the insurance industry, not just nationally but internationally, is a huge help and beyond expectations.
Dentons' three key strengths are their significant insurance industry experience, strong working knowledge of the related regulatory environment and respected relationships with the regulators.
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Laurie LaPalme is based out of Dentons Canada's Toronto office and frequently acts as chief agent to a variety of domestic and multinational insurer clients. She leads Dentons' national corporate and regulatory insurance practice.
Laurie is the best - you want her on your side every time.
She is sharp, responsive and brings a practical, business-minded approach to every file. Laurie is a true asset to the Dentons team.
Laurie is an exceptional partner to deal with. She has incredible knowledge of the space and is a go-to source for assistance.
She understands the complexity of our industry and environment and brings a full toolbox to the challenges.
Laurie has provided us with outstanding service and legal advice in all legal and regulatory matters.
Nathalie Durocher, based in Dentons' Montréal office, is a partner specialising in insurance law, regulatory compliance and litigation.
Nathalie Durocher is very responsive, with strong insurance industry knowledge.
Nathalie has extensive experience and has influential, long-standing relationships with the regulator. She is passionate, solutions-oriented and practical.
Arthur Hamilton is a partner based in Dentons' Toronto office. He handles complex insurance and commercial disputes, with a focus on non-coverage issues.
Arthur Hamilton is a very credible litigator.
Insurance: Dispute Resolution
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
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