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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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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

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott acted for Zurich Insurance in a Québec class action concerning consumer protection plans.

Strengths

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  • Stikeman Elliott truly understand the challenges faced by our industry and takes a creative and collaborative approach to its advice.

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  • Stikeman Elliott offers great attention to detail, a practical approach to issues and in-depth knowledge of the regulations and regulatory landscape.

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  • Stikeman Elliott is timely in its communication and is proactive in providing solutions and advising on potential challenges.

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  • The team at Stikeman Elliott has expertise across all major areas of law, reacts quickly to any request and gives practical advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart Carruthers
    Stuart Carruthers

    Stuart Carruthers

    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 has a very thoughtful and measured approach to addressing clients' needs.

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    • Stuart is a reliable, engaged outside counsel who takes a great interest in our business and is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.
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    • Stuart is a highly regarded, seasoned corporate insurance lawyer who brings professionalism and gravitas to helping clients work through complex matters.

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    • Stuart is a stalwart legal partner and we appreciate the thoroughness and sophistication of his advice.

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    • Stuart is strategic, helpful and insightful.

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  • Alan D'Silva
    Alan D'Silva

    Alan D'Silva

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

    • Alan D'Silva is fantastic.

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  • Tim Pavlov
    Tim Pavlov

    Tim Pavlov

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

    • Tim is very knowledgeable, very good at communicating and keeps me updated on developments.

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    • Tim provides advice with intelligence and thoroughness, and he has an extraordinary level of attention to detail.

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    • Tim Pavlov is knowledgeable, friendly and responsive.

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