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DWF unites WT and BCA under one global brand

17 November 2025

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, is pleased to announce the integration of Whitelaw Twining (WT) and Barnescraig & Associates (BCA) under the DWF brand. 

This integration strengthens DWF’s presence in Canada and reinforces its commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality services globally. By bringing everyone together under one brand, DWF has created a stronger platform for collaboration and growth for clients and colleagues alike.

WT became part of DWF in December 2022, while BCA joined in 2021.

Group CEO, Matthew Doughty, said: "Since WT and BCA joined DWF, our Canadian business has grown impressively. This integration unites our colleagues and expertise under one global brand, strengthening our ability to deliver exceptional service and reinforcing Canada’s role as a key part of our global strategy."

Daniel Shugarman, Country Managing Partner in Canada, added: "This is an exciting step forward for our teams in Canada and globally. Since joining DWF, we’ve built strong connections across borders and delivered great outcomes for clients. Now, we move forward as one team under the DWF brand – combining our legal services with DWF’s claims expertise and creating new opportunities to collaborate through shared tools and technology platforms."

DWF has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal, with more than 350 colleagues providing a range of legal and business services to clients in the Canadian and London insurance markets.  

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