Insurance Litigation

Strategic Legal Representation for Institutional Clients

At Northpoint Legal, we provide efficient, sophisticated defence and subrogation services to insurers, corporations, municipalities, and institutional clients across British Columbia. Our firm has deep roots in insurance litigation, and while our services have expanded to serve individual clients, insurance litigation remains a core part of our practice. Our goal is to resolve claims strategically, control costs, and deliver consistently strong outcomes for our long-standing insurance and commercial partners.

This page outlines the full scope of our insurance and related commercial litigation services. For a deeper discussion of any particular area, please contact our team directly.

Core Areas of Practice

Insurance Litigation

We defend insurers and their policyholders in tort and contract-based claims, offering responsive litigation services with a focus on resolution strategy and risk containment, and prosecute subrogated claims for property damage and other claims.

Bodily Injury

Our lawyers are experienced in the defence of catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic claims, chronic pain, and psychological harm. We understand the sensitive nature of these claims and work to balance defensible outcomes with reputational care.

Coverage Disputes

We provide coverage opinions and dispute resolution services for claims involving policy interpretation, exclusions, non-disclosure, and misrepresentation. Our team regularly advises insurers on first- and third-party coverage, including CGL, E&O, and D&O policies.

Professional Liability

We represent professionals—including lawyers, engineers, architects, brokers, and healthcare providers—in errors and omissions claims, including matters involving regulatory bodies.

Product Liability

Our firm defends manufacturers, distributors, and insurers in claims arising from allegedly defective or unsafe products, including class actions, subrogated losses, and regulatory investigations.

Transportation Litigation

We defend motor carriers, logistics providers, and their insurers in matters involving commercial vehicle collisions, cargo losses, compliance issues, and CVSE enforcement.

Highway Maintenance & Motor Carrier Claims

We represent highway maintenance contractors, road authorities, and fleet operators in complex liability claims involving road design, maintenance protocols, and third-party conduct.

Aviation & Maritime

Our team advises on claims involving aviation incidents, cargo loss, hull damage, and marine liability, working closely with domestic and international insurers. One of our partners holds a Transport Canada commercial pilot license.

Related Commercial Litigation Services

Commercial Litigation

We represent corporate clients in disputes involving commercial leases, service contracts, franchise disputes, construction issues, and cross-border transactions.

Contracts & Business Transactions

Our firm advises on contract enforcement, breach of warranty claims, and shareholder disputes, offering pragmatic legal advice with an eye toward maintaining commercial relationships.

Builders’ Liens

We act for owners, contractors, and insurers in builders’ lien disputes, including lien registration, holdback release, and lien enforcement.

Corporate Governance Disputes

Our lawyers represent boards, directors, and stakeholders in internal disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and governance-related litigation.

Employment & Labour

We provide legal counsel in wrongful dismissal defence, employment standards compliance, human rights claims, and workplace investigations, with a focus on employer-side representation.