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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite

Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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McCarthy Tétrault’s M&A team brings the right combination of expertise and experience to our clients’ most important and sophisticated cross-border and domestic transactions. By drawing on our top-ranked strength in Tax, Competition/Antitrust & Foreign Investment, and Banking & Financial Services, combined with industry-specific insights, we deliver practical solutions and ensure deals are executed seamlessly and successfully.

Market-leading M&A practice

  • Knowledge and expertise in every type of M&A transaction
  • Have played a principal role acting for every type of transaction participant
  • Often the first call for domestic and cross-border transactions that involve complex or novel issues
  • Expensive experience in both large-cap and mid-market transactions
  • Trusted by multinational corporations, financial sponsors, boards of directors, financial advisors and emerging companies

Reputation for excellence

  • Borderless service from our offices across Canada’s major commercial centres and in New York and London
  • Canada’s most developed industry group expertise, aligned with the country’s most critical industries, including infrastructure, power, mining, oil and gas, and technology
  • Top-tier rankings across the practices that drive complex transactions, and a consistent position at the top of Canadian M&A league tables

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial: The Elite - Alberta

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault offers notable experience advising both public and private companies in the oil and gas sector. The business law group in Calgary is well equipped to handle mid-market matters, including regulatory advice, corporate structuring, asset acquisition and shareholder agreements, as well as high-profile M&A. The team is experienced in handling cross-border mandates, as well as advising on debt and equity offerings. The law firm has additional expertise in power, financial services and technology. The legal practice's clients benefit from the group's multidisciplinary approach, including competition, tax, IP and real estate expertise.

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Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault advised Journey Energy on all aspects of its convertible debenture financing.

Strengths

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  • The team provides sound advice on niche and nuanced topics.

    Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

  • McCarthy Tétrault has an excellent bench of talent which enables it to provide seamless service to their clients.

    Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

  • The entire team is very knowledgeable about the industry and has great attention to detail.

    Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

  • McCarthy Tétrault is a strong team, with broad knowledge and abilities.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alyson Goldman
    Alyson Goldman

    Alyson Goldman

    Alyson Goldman is an exceptionally strong lawyer with a grasp of both public and private transactions, including capital markets matters. She has additional expertise in matters concerning shareholder activism and corporate governance.

    • I cannot recommend Alyson enough. She is extremely knowledgeable, smart and effective.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

    • Alyson is exceptionally experienced, highly organised and offers creative solutions.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

    • Alyson is knowledgeable and experienced in the commercial aspects of our business, providing timely and insightful guidance.

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  • Catherine Samuel
    Catherine Samuel

    Catherine Samuel

    Catherine Samuel is a well-regarded transactional lawyer who frequently represents clients in mergers, acquisitions and private equity mandates.

    • It's a pleasure working with Cathy and her team.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

    • She is good at resolving issues and she's practical.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

    • We have been fortunate to have Catherine Samuel as a strong and invaluable partner who has worked tirelessly to understand and support our business.

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  • John Piasta
    John Piasta

    John Piasta

    John Piasta is recognised for his experienced handling of M&A and securities transactions. He is based in the firms Calgary office and is particularly noted for his ability to advise on energy sector transactions.

    • John Piasta is among the finest corporate, securities and M&A lawyers in Canada.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

    • His technical strength is exactly what I need.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

    • He is incredibly experienced, strategic and a go-to for bet the company deals.

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