In our industry, where efficiency, cost management, and specialized legal expertise are paramount, having the right insurance law firms as legal partners is critical. The 2025 Canadian Lawyer report ranks the top insurance defence firms based on data and industry feedback. It provides insights into their capabilities, strategies, and reputations. Ensure your organization has the best legal expertise to navigate today’s challenges.
Here are some highlights from the report!
What’s new in insurance defence?
Need for specialized knowledge
Legal and regulatory complexities continue to grow. Clients now require law firms with deep expertise in insurance defence. In addition to legal proficiency, top-ranked firms must also have strong industry knowledge, including an understanding of evolving practices, trends, and the broader business landscape.
The best firms are strategic partners
Clients want more than just legal representation. They need firms that serve as true strategic partners and understand their business concerns. The Canadian Lawyer 2025–26 report highlights firms that have successfully adapted to these needs. These firms deliver efficient, effective, and results-driven legal solutions.
Demand for efficient solutions
The demand for cost-effective and adaptable legal services continues to rise. The pandemic accelerated this shift, increasing the need for firms that manage complex litigation efficiently. Leading firms focus on understanding client workflows, improving efficiency, and delivering high-quality outcomes at controlled costs.
Cyber Insurance claims: A growing area of focus
Cyber insurance is becoming more important as businesses face evolving risks. As a result, the top-ranked firms are recognized for their ability to adapt to and handle new and emerging risks, such as cyber insurance claims.
The Report, ‘The Top Specialist Insurance Defence Law Firms’
In this 2025 report, Canadian Lawyer selected the top insurance defence firms based on survey results that polled lawyers, in-house counsel, and clients. Only firms where the majority of their work is in insurance defence were considered.
The report lists the top specialist insurance defence law firms and also profiles three of the firms, looking at the characteristics that make them special. Here are the featured firms:
To see the full list of leading insurance defence law firms and their impact, read the full report here: The Top Specialist Insurance Defence Law Firms.
