What we do for our Insurance Litigation clients

The insurance industry landscape is constantly changing, requiring a deep understanding of how claims are handled and what the law demands. Our Insurance Litigation team brings in-depth experience to our work, combined with unique insight into the issues and challenges facing insurers in Western Canada. This allows us to provide practical advice and strategic counsel to our clients, helping to protect their interests and their insureds.

We understand the environment in which claims are handled. We also know what is practical, effective, and efficient. Our experience allows us to analyze the situation, assess your options and create a focused strategy for claims handling.

Areas of Focus

We work closely with insurers writing risks in Alberta and across Canada. Our team is adept at handling complex defence work and subrogation in the areas of construction claims, personal injury, fire loss, business interruption, products liability, environmental loss, errors & omissions, energy losses, and large loss claims.

Our litigators also have significant expertise in analysis and litigation of coverage matters. Our areas of focus include:

  • Business Interruption
  • Construction
  • Cyber Liability
  • D&O Liability
  • Defamation
  • Educational Institution Liability
  • Employment Liability
  • Energy Risks
  • Environmental
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Municipal Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability/E & O
  • Property Loss
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Subrogated Claims
  • Transportation

How we work with our clients

Parlee McLaws has deep roots in Western Canada giving us a unique understanding of the region’s insurance environment, its courts and the opposing counsel we often face. Our team brings a diverse range of experience to our work, from senior partners to junior associates and paralegals. This allows us to customize the most efficient, cost-effective team for every case, no matter the size or scope.

We build long-term relationships with our clients – relationships based on trust, respect and results. Many of our clients have worked with us for decades and know that they can count on us to be responsive, to provide smart solutions and to strongly advocate for their interests.