Nicholas M. Cann, KC is repeatedly recommended as a leading lawyer in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for his work in Commercial Insurance Litigation, Medical Negligence, and Professional Liability. This recognition reflects Nicholas' exceptional knowledge, leadership, and reputation within the legal community, reaffirming his position as a trusted professional in these highly complex fields.
If you need experienced legal counsel in any of these areas, contact Nicholas!
The identification of Lexpert leading practitioners and firms is based upon a comprehensive annual survey, ongoing since 1994. The selected lawyers have been recommended by their law firm leaders. They are acknowledged as leaders in their respective fields, lawyers prominent in their practice areas and professional organizations, and professionals worthy of significant recognition from their colleagues.
What is Commercial Insurance Litigation?
The practice area of commercial insurance lawyers that work on litigation is generally understood to comprise the provision of advice and representation, whether by way of negotiation, judicial proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, mediation or arbitration, in all matters relating to liability and coverage disputes regarding commercial general liability (CGL), all risks, property and other such cover between insurers, insureds, reinsurers, excess insurers, intermediaries, special risks underwriters and insurance mutuals. [Lexpert.ca]
See McKercher LLP's Insurance Law Service Area page to learn more.
What is Medical Negligence?
Medical Negligence lawyers are generally understood to encompass the representation of plaintiff patients, their families or estates, and the defense of physicians, nurses, other health care professionals such as anaesthetists, hospitals and other authorities, in civil proceedings alleging personal or psychological injury, trauma or death resulting from a failure to provide care in conformity with standard practices or other reasonable standards. [Lexpert.ca]
Learn more by visiting McKercher LLP's Medical Malpractice Defense Service Area page.
What is Professional Liability?
McKercher LLP provides advice to professionals, consultants and contractors on the legal implications of industry-specific codes of ethics and professional responsibility, including evolving regulatory, incorporation, insurance and taxation issues. [mckercher.ca]
Interested readers should check out McKercher LLP's Professional Responsibility, Regulation and Ethics Service Area page to learn more.