
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
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About
Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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.
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Work Highlights
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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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The firm has a commitment to customer service, is prompt and provides reliable advice. They have a strong roster of talented lawyers.
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentCanadaMcCarthy has a deep set of skilled lawyers and strong leadership.
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentCanadaThe firm's strengths are in listening, having quick understanding of issues and solutions.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Hartley Lefton
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.
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentCanadaHartley is both meticulous and savvy. He has been an essential guide for us and we place a very high value on his advice.
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentCanadaHartley Lefton is customer service-focused.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Sonia J Struthers
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.
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory respondentCanadaSonia Struthers is very knowledgeable in her field.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Chris Hubbard
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.
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Hartley Lefton
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