About

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Our unmatched nationwide portfolio of services provides insurance companies, other financial institutions, insurance agencies, brokerages and corporate clients with a roadmap to successfully navigate the complexities of the highly regulated Canadian insurance marketplace. With an uneven tapestry of national, provincial and territorial layers of legislation and regulation, our tested skills and experience smooth the path for our clients.

Our clients look to us for assistance with their most critical insurance and reinsurance transactions. We have deep industry expertise in complex insurance sector transactions, and an established track record in obtaining complex regulatory approvals required to complete insurance transactions.

Our industry expertise is supported by a national integrated delivery model, which affords us the agility and structure to advise our clients on federal and provincial regulatory issues. We help our clients enter and exit the Canadian insurance market. Our depth of experience permits us to effectively and efficiently obtain the regulatory approvals required to establish insurance companies, branches and subsidiaries of global insurance companies at the federal level and the required insurance licences at the provincial and territorial level. We assist Canadian and non-resident insurance agencies and brokerages establish their businesses and obtain the licences required to carry on their businesses.

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • McCarthy Tétrault acted as counsel for Navacord in two multi-million-dollar shareholder disputes between competitive insurance brokerages and brokers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Hartley Lefton
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Hartley Lefton
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Band 1
Hartley Lefton is acclaimed for his insurance and regulatory practice. He is further noted for his particular expertise in insurtech.

Hartley's helped us navigate a wide array of challenges, all with attention to detail and strong communication. He's skilled in getting to the root of a challenge and guiding us.

Hartley is both meticulous and savvy. He has been an essential guide for us and we place a very high value on his advice.

Hartley Lefton is customer service-focused.

Sonia J Struthers
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Sonia J Struthers
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Sonia Struthers is a partner based in McCarthy Tétrault's Montréal office. Her expertise includes insurance regulation, compliance and securities related matters.

Sonia is an expert, a sharpshooter and a direct communicator.

Sonia Struthers is very knowledgeable in her field.

Chris Hubbard
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Chris Hubbard
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Chris Hubbard is a partner based in Toronto and handles high-stakes commercial and liability cases. He has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada and multiple appellate courts.

There are nothing but positive things to say regarding Chris' efforts to resolve matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

Chris Hubbard
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Chris Hubbard
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Band 4
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

Hartley Lefton
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Hartley Lefton
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Band 1
Sonia J Struthers
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Sonia J Struthers
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Band 3

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