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Provided by Hartley Lefton
Hartley Lefton is a partner in McCarthy Tétrault’s Financial Services Group in Toronto, including serving as national co-chair of the Insurance and Reinsurance Group. He is recognized as a leading transactional, commercial, governance and regulatory/compliance advisor to financial sector participants operating in Canada, most notably insurers, reinsurers, insurance brokers, insurance adjusters, banks, credit unions, and FinTech/InsurTech companies.
He leverages his insurance regulatory and transactional expertise, and his experience interacting with regulators, to ensure clients are not only aware of regulatory changes, but truly understand how regulation will impact each aspect of their business and manage risk, including acquisitions/divestitures, formation/licensing, product launches, financings, outsourcing, investment strategy, related party transactions, issues relating to capitalization and accounting standards, and joint ventures. Hartley has particular expertise assisting clients with regulatory inquiries and investigations.
Hartley’s deep understanding of the financial services landscape in Canada, coupled with his diligence and resourcefulness, allows him to deliver practical insights that help global companies operating in Canada achieve their business objectives.
Ontario Bar, 2007.
Hartley is a frequent writer and speaker on matters concerning financial institutions operating in Canada.
Director and Secretary of AboutFace Craniofacial Family Society and appointed Chair of the Toronto Parking Authority by Toronto City Council
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Hartley Lefton is an excellent partner and a true trusted advisor.
Hartley is a pleasure to work with.
He is very attentive and customer-focused.
Hartley Lefton is an excellent partner and a true trusted advisor.
Hartley is a pleasure to work with.
He is very attentive and customer-focused.