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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Disputes (International & Cross-Border)

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Rankings

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Disputes (International & Cross-Border) - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The law firm provides clients with strong groups of specialist contentious lawyers well versed in international work. Its contentious teams often represent Canadian energy and resources clients in relation to international projects and assets, and are frequently called upon for disputes arising in Africa and Latin America. Its teams often provide local guidance for US and global energy companies on Canadian issues, including class actions and product liability litigation with multi-jurisdictional implications. The law firm also provides top-tier competition litigators, assisting foreign and domestic clients with regard to inbound investment.

McCarthy Tétrault has experienced teams located across Canada providing the full spectrum of practice area and industry knowledge, and is a top choice across transactional and contentious work. Benefiting from its Canadian law offering in New York and its London office, the firm is well placed to service foreign clients on inbound Canada work as well as advising Canadian clients on their US and global operations. The law firm works collaboratively with firms in key markets across the globe to deliver cross-border solutions for its clients.

Strengths

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  • McCarthy Tétrault is a top-tier firm with fantastic lawyers.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault's strengths are broad-based experience, technical skills and knowledge, availability and approachability.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault is a very top-notch firm. It is an exceptional full-service firm.

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  • The team at McCarthy Tétrault were very proactive, did their research, and came to the table with ideas and a suggested path forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleR Paul Steep
    Senior StatespeopleR Paul Steep

    R Paul Steep

    Paul Steep is one of Toronto's premier litigators. His commercial disputes practice encompasses significant securities litigation mandates, including class action suits. His client roster features a number of Canada's largest commercial and investment banks.

    • Paul is very strategic; he offers clear advice that is business-ready and inspires confidence.

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    • He is a total standout in the litigation community.

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  • Band 1Mason Poplaw
    Band 1Mason Poplaw

    Mason Poplaw

    Mason Poplaw is well regarded among peers in Montréal and is particularly noted for his handling of complex class action litigation.
    • Mason is a top litigator.

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    • Mason is a skilled lawyer who is particularly adept at negotiation.

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    • Mason's strengths include dedication to his client, knowledge of the law and decisiveness.

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  • Band 1Sarit E Batner
    Band 1Sarit E Batner

    Sarit E Batner

    Toronto-based Sarit Batner has a robust reputation for her impressively broad litigation practice, from major insurance and insolvency litigation to contractual and shareholder disputes, as well as disputes relating to IP and professional liability.

    • Sarit is super sharp.

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    • She is a very strategic litigator.

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  • Band 3François Giroux
    Band 3François Giroux

    François Giroux

    Montréal-based François Giroux is well versed in commercial dispute resolution and arbitration cases.

    • François is an excellent lawyer who is very knowledgeable, well respected and a strong strategic thinker.

      Disputes (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal
    • François Giroux is a strong litigator and shows a deep knowledge of the law.

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    • François is an experienced litigation lawyer.

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  • Band 3Geoff R Hall
    Band 3Geoff R Hall

    Geoff R Hall

    Geoff Hall acts for major financial institutions and investment funds in various commercial disputes, with a particularly strong track record of acting in contractual litigation and fraud-related cases. He is located in McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office.

    • He is unflappable when handling mega cases.

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Ranked Individuals at McCarthy Tétrault LLP (5)

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