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McCarthy Tétrault is considered a leading choice for its constitutional law expertise, acting in significant Charter, constitutional and Indigenous rights disputes for both government and private sector clients. The team stands out for its strength in Section 35 and treaty-related litigation, including complex land claims, Crown obligations and other matters with public law implications.
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McCarthy Tétrault represented Ayaan Farah and James Margarit in a CAD250 million class proceeding concerning the Toronto Police Service’s alleged historical and contemporary policies and practices of disproportionately stopping Black and Indigenous Torontonians without suspicion of criminal behaviour.
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What distinguishes McCarthy Tétrault's litigation department is the sheer depth and calibre of its litigators.
McCarthy Tétrault is always incredibly responsive and conscientious in its communication.
The firm demonstrates outstanding advocacy, with thoughtful, precise and exceptional preparation, while maintaining a consistently respectful and constructive approach with counsel.
In addition to providing straightforward practical legal advice, McCarthy Tétrault is able to act as a thought partner on strategic initiatives, helping understand which approaches mitigate risk while meeting the objectives of the organisation.
The McCarthy lawyers demonstrate exceptional trial advocacy while also observing the tact and touch the circumstances demanded.
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Adam Goldenberg has significant experience in constitutional disputes, including treaty-related claims, Crown obligations and challenges to provincial legislation. He has particular expertise dealing with First Nation-related matters.
His command of constitutional law is extraordinary, and he brings a depth of understanding to every matter that goes well beyond technical expertise.
He is an exceptional advocate.
Adam demonstrates exceptional judgement, intellectual rigour and strategic clarity.
Adam Goldenberg offers excellent advice and service.
Michael Rosenberg is an adept advisor on constitutional litigation, particularly for First Nation clients. He serves as vice chair of the firm's class actions group in Toronto and has notable experience advocating at the Supreme Court of Canada and provincial level courts.
Michael is an excellent lawyer.
Simon Bouthillier is an accomplished litigator with expertise in complex civil and commercial disputes, class actions and regulatory matters. He is particularly noted for his appellate and constitutional law practice. He is based in the Montréal office.
Simon was a tremendous help on this file, and we are sincerely grateful for his work.
He is a young lawyer but my God is he good. He simply gets it.
He has expert knowledge of constitutional law.
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