Bio

I am a Partner in the Financial Services Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto and the National Head, Insurance and Reinsurance Group. I am a former member of the Firm’s governing Board of Partners. I advise banks, insurance companies, financial institutions and pension plans on transactions and regulatory matters. I have expertise in banking law, insurance law, financial services law and regulation, InsurTech, FinTech and AML. In my practice, I act for international banks and insurance companies establishing their branch operations in Canada. I have extensive experience representing banks and pension plans on complex mergers and acquisitions. I also regularly act for domestic and international insurance companies on significant mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance transactions, transfers of blocks of business, demutualizations, corporate reorganizations, licensing matters and regulatory matters (including regulatory compliance matters, regulatory approvals, AML, risk management policies, privacy and cybersecurity). My advice to clients is premised on my deep commitment to McCarthy Tétrault’s vision to be the most innovative firm, leading the market by providing unparalleled service, business solutions and expertise. I am a frequent speaker on regulatory, AML, privacy and e-commerce matters concerning banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions.