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Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

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Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb represented Vale entities in an insurance coverage recovery claim against historic insurers arising from decades-long environmental pollution.

Strengths

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  • Lax is excellent at building defences, strategising with clients and having a broad base of knowledge and expertise.

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  • The lawyers are fierce advocates.

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  • The firm's depth of knowledge and expertise relative to complex insurance coverage language is a key differentiator.

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  • Lax are well-known in the legal community as top litigators.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hovsep Afarian
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    Hovsep Afarian

    Toronto-based Hovsep Afarian is noted for his contentious insurance practice. He is well placed to assist clients with sector-related class actions, business interruption claims and liability cases.

    • Hovsep Afarian is a leader in the insurance industry and a pleasure to work with. He possesses a unique skillset that is hard to find and difficult to develop.

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    • He is very well-respected and known as a leader in complex insurance matters.

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    • Hovsep is incredibly talented, thoughtful and strategic. He is truly a pleasure to work with and has an excellent reputation.

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    • Hovsep is an excellent litigator, a top adviser and a leader in this space.

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    • Hovsep has industry leading expertise in insurance coverage issues on behalf of policyholders. In my view, there is no one better.

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