The Insurance Group within TDS is comprised of a number of experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who are well known to and universally acceptable to insurance organizations.
Clients expect that our lawyers know the law, that is a given. While many lawyers know the law, TDS lawyers make an extra effort to not only know our clients' business, but also to understand their industry and the nuances that go along with each unique sector.
Our Insurance Group lawyers work as part of our clients’ team to develop strategies and solve problems, including:
- Corporate and Commercial - Our insurance group helps clients with a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including corporate organization and regulatory compliance, interpretation of policies, and the provision of coverage opinions.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution - With the largest litigation and dispute resolution practice in Manitoba, we are able to work collaboratively with clients to ensure that they receive innovative, cost-effective representation. Our lawyers deal with litigation of coverage disputes and deal extensively with investigations into fraudulent claims, arson, and other deviant claims activity.
- Mergers & Acquisitions - Our lawyers regularly assist local, national and international clients with leveraged and management buy-outs, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures, cross-border transactions, public company transactions, reorganizations and recapitalizations, transactions involving divisions, subsidiaries and spinoffs, and restructurings. Today’s M&A transactions are often global in reach. TDS is a founding member (and the exclusive Manitoba member) of Lex Mundi - the world's leading network of independent law firms, with in-depth experience in 100+ countries worldwide. Our global connections to top law firms can make a world of difference to clients when it comes to M&A.
- Regulatory & Compliance - Several TDS lawyers serve as Chief Agent and Attorney for Service in Manitoba for a number of insurers. Our lawyers liaise directly from time to time with the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance, as well as the Manitoba Insurance Council, dealing with regional regulatory and compliance issues which arise.”.
While you focus on the operation of your business, we will work on solving your legal problems and protecting your interests. Whatever your challenge, we’re ready to support you.
Insurance Industry Lawyers
Sharyne Hamm
Lawyer
Bailey Harris
Lawyer
Erin Lawlor Forsyth
Lawyer
Alyssa Mariani
Lawyer
Ross McFadyen
Lawyer
Gordon McKinnon
Lawyer
Joel Olfert
Lawyer
Andrew Sain
Lawyer
Allan Stewart
Lawyer
Jarrod Sundmark
Lawyer
Hannah Taylor
Lawyer
Lynda Troup
Lawyer
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