Professional Liability

Managing professional liability risks requires considerably more than legal expertise. It demands a deep understanding of the unique challenges professionals face, in addition to tailored and pragmatic support.

We have formed a highly specialized team of lawyers focused on defending professionals in the course of their practice. Our lawyers are highly respected for their thoroughness and proactive approach, and they work closely with various professional liability insurance funds. Our priority is to protect what matters most to professionals facing claims for errors and omissions: their careers, reputations, integrity and peace of mind.

Recognized as a leader in professional liability claims management, our team is at the forefront of the industry. This practice is a cornerstone of our service offering, developed and refined over many years. We understand the unique challenges within areas such as healthcare, sciences, law, notarial practice, fiduciary responsibility, employment practices liability, finance and administration. We also handle liability cases related to fraud and crimes committed in professional settings. Our approach aims to minimize costs and reduce delays, ensuring efficient and effective support.

Our team represents a wide range of professionals, including lawyers, notaries, pharmacists, accountants, corporate directors and officers, real estate brokers, healthcare professionals, and insurance brokers. Click here to explore our Liability – Construction page.

Clients turn to us for:

    • Our cutting-edge expertise in professional liability
    • Our proactive approach
    • Our strong track record and proven results
    • Our efficient, transparent, and client-focused service
    • Our comprehensive risk management strategies
    • Our support at every stage of a file

We also offer customized training sessions tailored to clients’ specific needs, covering recent legal developments and key issues of interest.

Our Areas of Expertise

    • Representation before courts and professional regulatory bodies
    • Management of disciplinary investigations and ethics complaints
    • Strategic advice and recommendations to prevent or mitigate legal disputes
    • Risk assessment and reserve setting
    • Interpretation of professional liability insurance policies:
      • Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance
      • Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance
      • Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Insurance
      • Fiduciary Liability Insurance
      • Banking and Financial Institution Insurance
      • Environmental Risk Insurance
    • Negotiation of agreements tailored to clients’ specific needs
    • Training, compliance, regulatory guidance and risk prevention

Our Professional Liability professionals7

Vikki Andrighetti, FCIArb

Lawyer, Partner, Accredited Arbitrator and Mediator

Fabienne Beauvais

Lawyer, Partner

Justin Beeby

Lawyer, Partner

Emmanuelle Campeau

Lawyer, Partner

Marika Douville

Lawyer, Partner

Nick Krnjevic

Lawyer, Partner

James Woods

Lawyer, Partner