Insurance: Dispute Resolution
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
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Provided by Stikeman Elliott LLP
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
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 counselled the Westland Insurance Group on its cross-border sale to BroadStreet Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stikeman Elliott is one of the best teams that I have worked with."
"They always follow up and keep client relationships engaging. Their advice is invaluable."
"Stikeman is a well-rounded and diverse team that is able to provide perspective and allow the business to move forward."
"I would not hesitate to retain Stikeman for any complex or sophisticated matter."
"Stikeman Elliott is one of the best teams that I have worked with."
"They always follow up and keep client relationships engaging. Their advice is invaluable."
"Stikeman is a well-rounded and diverse team that is able to provide perspective and allow the business to move forward."
"I would not hesitate to retain Stikeman for any complex or sophisticated matter."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Stuart Carruthers is an excellent lawyer and we rely on his deep and broad insurance regulatory expertise."
"Stuart is very well-informed and aligns his advice commensurate with the risk appetite of the organisation when providing meaningful, pragmatic and timely advice."
"He is very responsive, he provides expert advice and has an understanding of emerging trends in the industry."
Based in Toronto, Alan D'Silva continues to be sought after by insurers for his ability to advise on large class actions.