
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘We were fortunate enough to deal with a first-rate team that was extremely focused on performance and results. Hovsep Afarian was always available and functioned as not just a service provider but as a business partner. Provided excellent advice and achieved an excellent result.’
‘My experience is limited to dealing with Hovsep Afarian, whom I find to be an excellent resource and strategic thinker in terms of providing insurance coverage expertise and pragmatic solutions in helping to resolve disputes.’
‘This is a lean, nimble litigation practice with good practical experience and strategic acumen. The firm has added a capability to handle complex insurance matters on behalf of policyholders, which sets it apart from its peers.’
‘Hovsep Afarian is a thoughtful, highly proficient insurance coverage lawyer. He is quite erudite in the subject area, and a strategic thinker. Shaun Laubman is a savvy, experienced trial lawyer, whose excellent judgment and persuasive advocacy have served our shared client extremely well.’
‘Hovsep Afarian is a true asset to the team. He is an exceptional insurance practitioner and a strong leader in the field.’
‘It provided excellent insured-side coverage counsel. Hovsep Afarian’s expertise as a research lawyer, and in litigation, makes him uniquely suited to tackling the uncertainties of coverage law. He is both mindful of the details and sees the big picture.’
Key clients
- Nordik Windows, Real Food for Real Kids, and Hangar 9
- Southbridge entities that are part of the Southbridge Care Homes family of companies
- Vale entities, including Vale Canada
- Arlanxeo Canada and related Arlanxeo entities
- Dr Mazen Dagher; Dr M Dagher Professional Corporation
- Ivanhoe Cambridge & Hines
- Spectra Aluminum Products and Spectra Hi-Tech Anodizing
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Hovsep Afarian
Other key lawyers
Crawford Smith; Shaun Laubman; Rahool Agarwal