
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)
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Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Our class action practice is second to none in the country because we make this experience and expertise available to you right away, as soon as you need us, in every major business centre in Canada
Why choose McCarthy Tétrault?
- Multijurisdictional approach – We have an integrated team that can work together, in different places at once, harnessing the full power of Canada's largest litigation group with regional knowledge of the local business and legal environment
- Breadth and depth – We are able to provide seamless, coordinated service, not only in different cities and provinces, but also across different areas of legal practice and industry-specific expertise
- Strategic thinking – Our lawyers know from experience when and how to assert your defence vigorously and how to broach the possibility of negotiated settlements.
- National and international expertise – Our unique position as Canada's first national law firm has allowed us to develop strong working relationships with many of the leading American law firms providing class action defence services. This means that we can co-ordinate with your US counsel. Many of our clients are centred outside of North America, in Europe, Asia and elsewhere
- Experience – Our national Class Action Group has represented clients in some of the most high-profile class action cases in the country, in areas like financial services, insurance, product liability, competition law, pensions and benefits, securities and others
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Work Highlights
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McCarthy Tétrault represented Meta Platforms, Inc. in multiple proposed class actions concerning alleged harmful content on its social media platforms and the alleged facilitation of discriminatory targeting of paid advertisements on its platform.
Strengths
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The attorneys at McCarthy have demonstrated considerable knowledge, not just of Canadian laws, but also of trends in the legal landscape, including with respect to potential legislative actions.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaMcCarthy Tétrault is a go-to litigation firm.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaMcCarthy Tétrault is an exceptional full service firm. Their approach and professionalism is top notch.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaMcCarthy Tétrault is an industry leader in class action defense, with a deep team comprised of subject matter experts and strong barristers.
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Notable Practitioners
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R Paul Steep
Paul Steep is one of Canada's most accomplished litigators, with an exceptional reputation for handling major class actions. Practising out of Toronto, he has particularly strong expertise in securities-related cases. Band 2 
Band 2 
Dana M Peebles
Toronto-based Dana Peebles has experience acting on data breach, privacy and breach of contract class actions. His clients include prestigious names in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Dana Peebles is a class action defense wizard. He has excellent business judgement, is highly strategic and very responsive.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaDana is one of the best securities class action lawyers in Canada. He has unbelievable instincts.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaDana has an established class action defence practice. He provides solid advice, great litigation work and brings years of experience to the table.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Jill Yates
National class action chair Jill Yates KC is based in the firm's Vancouver office. She assists multinationals, financial institutions and manufacturers with a range of class proceedings, with particular strength in competition, privacy and product liability cases.
Jill Yates is a very well-respected thinker.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Caroline Zayid
Caroline Zayid is well regarded for her experience defending companies facing class action lawsuits, particularly in the life sciences sector. She operates out of the firm's Toronto office.
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R Paul Steep
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Caroline Zayid
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Dana M Peebles
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Jill Yates
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