Overview

Michel Green is our Insurance Law Group’s principal strategic adviser. He joined the firm over 45 years ago, when the Quebec government announced its intention to introduce a state-run no-fault indemnity system. This announcement sent shockwaves through the insurance industry, and Mr. Green set about developing a practice group that would provide this industry with comprehensive litigation services. The group grew steadily from then on.

He has led a successful career in insurance law, developing and consolidating relationships with various industry players. He now provides our clients with strategic advice on matters where business issues are identified.

Mr. Green was the head of our firm’s Insurance Law Group for many years. In addition to developing his areas of practice and managing the firm’s client base and team of professionals, he has many years of experience before the Quebec and Canadian courts.

Representative files and mandates

Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Green has represented insurers in ground-breaking cases such as:

Claims arising from the North American Ice storm of 1988, which resulted in thousands of prolonged power failures and other major damage in Quebec

Suits filed against tobacco companies by smokers suffering from chronic respiratory illnesses

Litigation against the Canadian Red Cross Society in the Tainted Blood Scandal, which led to a reform of the Canadian blood transfusion system

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Product Liability
• Insurance Law
• Securities
• Personal Injury Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1967 (QC); 1984 (AB)