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Nicholl Paskell-Mede LLP (Montreal/Toronto) Formed by John Nicholl and Mindy Paskell-Mede after they left Ogilvy Renault in 1992, this firm has grown to 27 lawyers in Montreal and nine in Toronto. Its client list consists of international property, casualty, and special risks insurers. "A great strength in professional liability matters," one voter remarked. "Mary Margaret Fox, John Nicholl, and Graeme Mew are top choices in this area." Mew successfully represented Lloyd's Underwriters in its 2009 case at the Supreme Court of Canada versus Teck Cominco Metals Ltd., which sued its insurers over coverage in relation to damage caused downstream from a British Columbia smelter. Whitelaw Twining Law Corp. (Vancouver) Formed in 1979, this boutique's 33 lawyers are led by director Rick Twining, who launched his career at top-notch regional firm Bull Housser & Tupper LLP. Whitelaw Twining now takes on a wide range of contentious insurance litigation. One recent notable case was last year's The Owners, Strata Plan LMS 1751 v. Scott Management Ltd. at the British Columbia Court of Appeal. The case established a precedent on limitation issues in third-party proceedings seeking contribution and indemnity. Whitelaw's renowned representation has helped it build a stable of clients including Lloyd's of London and most of North America's large insurance companies. Howie Sacks & Henry LLP (Toronto) Established by former Thomson Rogers lawyers Jim Howie, Neil Sacks, and Michael Henry in 2000, this 13-lawyer firm has carved an impressive presence in the highly competitive personal injury litiga- tion field. The partners also brought along Adam Wagman, who is now the firm's managing partner. Howie recently acted as co-counsel in a case that led to a $9-million settle- ment for a plaintiff who was severely injured in a collision along Highway 401. "Easily one of the best firms anywhere, with lawyers who are very strong opponents," remarked one in- house counsel. "They are very no- nonsense." "Voted one of Canada's Top 5 Insurance Defence Law Boutiques." 438 University Avenue, • Suite 1700 • Toronto, Canada • M5G 2L9 | 416.593.4411 | www.duttonbrock.com 40 A PRIL 2011 www. CANADIAN Lawyermag.com Untitled-4 1 3/2/11 4:01:02 PM hshlawyers.com npm.ca whitelawtwining.com Canadian Lawyer, April 2011 Top PERSONAL INJURY 5 BOUTIQUES