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Fasken

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Fasken

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Our team knows the insurance industry. We help insurers and their insureds understand and manage their legal risk in all areas of their business. We efficiently and cost-effectively handle all types of insurance claims and disputes including coverage and liability defence in all major classes of insurance.

We have extensive experience with the following classes of insurance: property, casualty, life and disability, critical illness, accidental death and dismemberment, travel, creditor, commercial liability, construction, auto, aviation, marine, product liability, E&O, D&O, specialty, technology, surety, warranty and reinsurance. Our firm has acted as counsel in many leading cases on insurance, including numerous Supreme Court of Canada decisions. Our lawyers are repeatedly recognized as leaders in the field and regularly speak and write on insurance topics.

We regularly act for insurers in defending large and complex losses related to fire, property, construction, oil and gas, commercial and industrial operations, transportation, aviation, marine and product liability. We are experts in handling protracted multi-party and multi-action disputes. We understand litigation and negotiation challenges and strategies and tactics involved in resolving such claims. We make it our mission to understand the technical details of complex claims and the insureds business. We identify and work collaboratively with leading experts to develop the type of expert evidence that wins cases.

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
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.

Work Highlights

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  • Fasken advised Acera Insurance on its merger with Navacord.

Strengths

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  • Fasken helps us navigate complex regulatory issues. The team's expertise is indispensable.

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  • Fasken provides excellent service and practical advice.

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  • Fasken has in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry. It brings valuable insight, experience and provides practical advice.

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  • The Fasken team does not merely provide legal advice, it delivers it within the broader business context.

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  • Fasken has the ability to be creative in identifying potential structures and is attentive to our needs as a client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Koker Christensen
    Band 2Koker Christensen

    Koker Christensen

    Toronto-based Koker Christensen is a notable financial institutions lawyer and co-leads Fasken's financial services group. He has an impressive range of skills advising on legislative change and M&A, as well as on market entry and exit processes.

    • Koker has excellent understanding of our business and objectives.

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    • Koker is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Koker is easy to talk to, he works collaboratively and really cares about us as a business.

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  • Band 4Michael Parrish
    Band 4Michael Parrish

    Michael Parrish

    Michael Parrish, based in Vancouver, is regularly retained by both corporate clients and insurers to advise on a broad range of insurance disputes.
  • Up and ComingAnthony Sylvain
    Up and ComingAnthony Sylvain

    Anthony Sylvain

    Anthony Sylvain is based in Fasken's corporate/commercial group in Montréal. His insurance capabilities relates to his considerable M&A and securities expertise.

    • Anthony Sylvain provides great, proactive support.

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    • Anthony is a highly accomplished and well-rounded lawyer, with a strong depth of knowledge and an unmatched ability to identify and propose innovative solutions.
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