Roderic McLauchlan specialises in professional liability defence and insurance coverage issues. His cases involve a wide range of professions, including directors & officers, accountants, financial institutions, and trustees, generally with international and offshore aspects. Highlight cases include dealing with one of the largest US D&O class actions in recent years, resolution of large insurance coverage dispute with a Canadian Bank, and defence of a multi-million pound claim against a UK accounting firm. He has significant experience in dispute resolution through litigation, arbitration and mediation, which he gained not only as a solicitor but also in-house with a major insurer. He also provides non-contentious advice on insurance issues and policy wording. Prior to joining BLG and requalifying, he practised law in Montreal, Canada, specialising in insurance litigation and professional indemnity defence work, and remains a member of the Quebec Bar. Bilingual (English - French), he has published in the field of D&O, securities litigation, and insurance and is a regular speaker at professional seminars.