Gilbert Hourani

Gilbert Hourani provides litigation defence services to Canadian and foreign insurers carrying on business in Canada and in the US. With an extensive background in insurance and construction law and civil litigation, his practice focuses on professional liability of general and specialized contractors and engineering firms. This extends to providing clients strategic legal advisory services with respect to risk management and insurance coverage. With over 30 years of experience, Hourani represents public and private entities of all sizes and brings specialized knowledge with respect to insurance defence and risk management for professional and financial indemnity and general line programs underwritten in Canada. Hourani is often called upon to speak at conferences and actively engages within the industry, particularly as a member of the Barreau du Québec. His ongoing involvement includes roles on various committees such as the one for continuing education, and as chair of the annual insurance law seminar. Winner at Client Choice Awards and recognized for exceptional service in Insurance category in Quebec. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Insurance Law). Education: LLB (Université de Montréal). Admitted to the Quebec bar in 1994.