Avon Mersey KC

Avon Mersey, KC, is a seasoned litigator with over 45 years of experience in civil litigation, specializing in insurance defence and product liability. His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of claims, including those involving disability and life carriers, aviation insurers, motor vehicle carriers, commercial general liability (CGL) carriers, fire and property insurers, excess carriers, environmental risk carriers, and asbestos-related matters. Avon’s depth of knowledge extends to coverage issues, where he has successfully represented clients in complex insurance-related disputes.

With over 45 years of experience in civil litigation. His main areas of focus are insurance defence and product liability. Avon has a wealth of experience in defending product liability claims, claims for disability and life carriers, aviation insurers, motor vehicle carriers, C.G.L. carriers, fire and property carriers, excess carriers and environment risk carriers as well as asbestos litigation. He has also represented clients on a variety of insurance related matters including coverage.

Avon has also been appointed as an arbitrator and mediator in numerous insurance cases at the request of litigants, reflecting his deep expertise and trusted judgment in resolving complex disputes.

As lead counsel, Avon has been instrumental in landmark cases before the BC Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, particularly in the areas of conflicts of laws, jurisdiction, bad faith, and insurance. His appellate practice is distinguished by his ability to tackle high-stakes coverage, liability, and conflict of law test cases, providing strategic advocacy before the British Columbia Supreme Court, the BC Court of Appeal, and Canada’s highest court.

With his unparalleled expertise, extensive courtroom experience, and ability to mediate and arbitrate effectively, Avon remains a trusted advocate for clients navigating intricate insurance and liability matters.