Insurance specialist Charles A. Foucreault has joined global law firm Clyde & Co, as a partner in Montréal, Canada, to advise clients on civil liability and insurance law.
He practises civil and commercial litigation, specialising in professional liability, product liability, general liability, class actions, defence, coverage and regulatory work in the province of Quebec.
Foucreault also has a particular focus on property and construction law, directors and officers’ liability, errors & omissions insurance, and cyber risk.
He commented: “Clyde & Co is the leading insurance brand globally and is unparalleled in the Montréal market. The firm has the best platform for me to grow my insurance practice and succeed, so this move makes absolute sense for me.”
Eileen King Bower, partner and Chair of Clyde & Co’s North American Board, said: “Charles further strengthens our insurance offering in Montreal and Canada and he will form part of our global insurance and construction practices.”
Clyde & Co’s new partner joins from Norton Rose Fulbright Canada where he started his legal career in 2008 and became partner in 2016.
In his regulatory work, Foucreault advises insurance carriers and brokers on Quebec insurance legislation and on key legislative changes, particularly from the regulator in Quebec, the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers).
Louis-Philippe Constant, partner at Clyde & Co in Montréal, said: “Charles’ practice is entirely complementary with Clyde & Co’s core expertise in insurance in Montréal and Canada more widely.
“His addition to our team is a real coup and welcomed by our clients and colleagues. Charles has a strong understanding of the Canadian insurance market and particularly adds local municipal liability expertise to our offering.”
