The full-spectrum practice at Fasken is an increasingly prominent team for both insurance litigation and non-contentious matters. The group additionally stands out for its national coverage and ability to lean on complimentary areas across the firm, including financial services, corporate and dispute resolution. Toronto-based financial services co-head Koker Christensen is a go-to specialist for transactional and regulatory insurance and retains close relationships with major Canadian and global insurers and reinsurers. Other recommended names for corporate and regulatory work include Montreal-based financial services co-head Nicolas Faucher; and Toronto’s Craig Bellefontaine. Key contentious practitioners include Michael Parrish and Jonathan Lim — both of whom operate from Vancouver; and ‘old-school litigator’s litigator’ David Rosenbaum in Toronto.
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Testimonials
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‘To me this practice is unique because it always adapts to the client's needs. Lawyers put the client's needs and wants first, even if that means having to adjust their normal processes.’
‘Jonathan Lim stands out above all other competitors. He is responsive, knowledgeable and genuinely a good person. He gets the business and the relationship that is required. He is open to suggestions but is also great in sharing his insight.’
‘The lawyers are very knowledgeable and we regularly rely on their expertise. We have confidence that their recommendations consider all the relevant risks and put the best interests of our company first.’
‘Jonathan Lim and Gabriella Schauber demonstrate a real depth of knowledge and willingness to support us on both litigated and non-litigated matters. They have gone above and beyond.’
‘David Rosenbaum is a wonderful lawyer. David is an old-school litigator's litigator: incredibly intelligent, a gentleman and a scholar. We need more Davids in this world.’
‘The Fasken team is very responsive and thoughtful. Its lawyers are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Sarah Armstrong is a smart, dedicated, thoughtful and diplomatic lawyer and member of the legal community.’
Key clients
- Intact
- Marsh Canada
- Allianz Global Assistance
- Lloyd’s Underwriters
- Aviva
- Co-operators
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Foresters Financial
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Work highlights
- Representing Intact Insurance Company, Novex Insurance Company and Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada in a series of proposed class actions and individual actions across the country relating to business interruption insurance arising out of Covid-19 closures.
- Representing the individual Trustees of the ACAW Pension Fund, who are insured by AIG, in litigation matters.
- Representing Marsh Canada in a lawsuit filed by Fibreco stemming from a C$80m loss due to a silo collapse at the Port of Vancouver.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Koker Christensen; Nicolas Faucher; Jonathan Lim; Michael Parrish
Other key lawyers
Craig Bellefontaine; Jack Yu; David Rosenbaum; Gabriella Schauber; Sarah Armstrong