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Stikeman Elliott offers insurance sector clients an unsurpassed combination of top-tier corporate, regulatory, transactional and litigation expertise. Our lawyers are at the forefront of the insurance industry, working on the insurance transactions, cases and issues that are impacting the sector.

Our Insurance & Reinsurance Group excels at complex corporate transactions in the insurance sector, including M&A and public offerings. We have handled virtually every regulatory issue insurance companies may encounter and our depth of experience allows us to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our domestic, US and international clients.

Our insurance litigators provide coverage advice on large, complex insurance disputes, and, when necessary, defend such disputes. We have particular expertise in class actions and precedent-setting disputes that may threaten the operations, reputation or even future prospects of our insurance sector clients.

Clients include major Canadian and international insurers and reinsurers, underwriters at Lloyd's, insurance brokers and agents and investment banks. We also advise governments, government agencies and major U.S. and global industry associations on groundbreaking legislative and regulatory developments in Canada. www.stikeman.com

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Nationwide - Canada

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott enjoys an excellent reputation due to its capacity to handle large-scale transactional and regulatory insurance matters, as well as complex litigation. Its insurance and reinsurance group acts for national and international clients on domestic and cross-border transactions and disputes. The team has deep expertise in M&A and public offerings in the insurance sector and provides additional expertise in insurtech transactions, including the launch of digital portals and products.

Work Highlights

  • Stikeman Elliott represented Aviva Canada in the defence of multiple proposed class actions commenced across Canada relating to business interruption claims arising from government shutdown orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart Carruthers
1
Stuart Carruthers
1
Band 1
Stuart Carruthers is widely regarded as a market-leading practitioner in the Canadian insurance market. He is frequently sought out by insurers and reinsurers to assists with related financial services transactions and regulatory matters, including acquisitions and dispositions of insurers, formation and licensing, and white labelling initiatives.

He is very intelligent and detail-oriented.

Stuart is a leader in relation to his understanding of federal regulation. He is very well-regarded by regulators and financial services.

Stuart is an excellent analytical thinker, with very deep knowledge of reinsurance and insurance issues. He is an excellent advocate.

Stuart Carruthers is a top-notch lawyer. He is very knowledgeable, practical and responsive.

Stuart delivers outstanding advice on any insurance-related matter.

Alan D'Silva
4
Alan D'Silva
4
Band 4
Based in Toronto, Alan D'Silva continues to be sought after by insurers for his ability to advise on large class actions.
Tim Pavlov
Tim Pavlov
Associates to watch

Tim Pavlov is a senior associate who predominantly represents insurers in a broad range of corporate insurance matters.

Tim Pavlov is extremely client focused. He is very well rounded and knowledgeable within the insurance industry. He understands the business needs in the context of governance and compliance.

He's a great lawyer and we very much enjoyed working with him.

He is really really quick and responsive and very good at breaking down statutes and regulations across many provinces and giving us a concise recommendation on the best path forward.

Ranked Lawyers at
Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

Alan D'Silva
4
Alan D'Silva
4
Band 4
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory

Stuart Carruthers
1
Stuart Carruthers
1
Band 1
Tim Pavlov
Tim Pavlov
Associates to watch

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