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Leaders in today’s healthcare sector must deal with an overlay of increasingly complex regulations

We represent hospitals, long-term care and community facilities, retirement residences, nursing homes, laboratories, private health care providers and suppliers who interface with these institutions.

Our Health Law Group regularly advises clients on:
  • Drafting and responding to proposals regarding internal trade rules for suppliers to the public sector
  • Understanding the health environment in Canada with respect to the myriad existing statutes and acts
  • Setting up companies from the private sector that are subject to health legislation
  • Contract negotiations between governments and non-profit entities such as public laboratories, as well as between management and labour groups in hospitals
  • Charitable initiatives and fundraising that involve foundations within health organizations
  • Research and development agreements, joint ventures and public/private partnerships; corporate governance, bylaws, reorganizations, liability, security enforcement and regulatory compliance
  • Patient consent, professional negligence and clinical trials

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What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault is a prominent national law firm that is identified for the depth of its expertise in medical negligence claims and other health-related litigation. The healthcare team regularly acts for the CMPA in Ontario and Québec, as well as representing a range of other healthcare clients, including private healthcare providers and suppliers. The firm stands out for its expert handling of complex health issues, including regulatory health matters and transactions.

Work Highlights

  • McCarthy Tétrault acted for Unity Health Toronto in successfully opposing an application commenced by Bank of Montreal, as an agent for the syndicate of lenders that financed the St. Michael's Hospital Redevelopment project on behalf of Bondfield, seeking an interim payment.

Strengths

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The team at McCarthy Tétrault is best in class in talent; they are highly organized and efficient.

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McCarthy Tétrault is a very well-oiled machine.

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McCarthy's counsel is intelligent and they are excellent strategic thinkers.

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The team at McCarthy Tétrault is phenomenally well prepared and the firm has deep resources. Their work is very high quality and seamless.

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Notable Practitioners

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Darryl A Cruz
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Darryl A Cruz
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Toronto-based Darryl Cruz has considerable experience representing individuals and institutions in contentious proceedings, including negligence claims and class actions.

Darryl Cruz is a very capable and experienced litigator.

Darryl is an exceptional litigator, a well-respected advocate and a leader in health law.

Darryl is just a great lawyer. He is very composed, articulate and quick on his feet. He is very smart and thoughtful.

Darryl is top of his field.

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Dana Siddle
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Dana Siddle
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Dana Siddle is based in Vancouver and serves as the firm's health industry group co-leader. She is a valued advisor to healthcare clients on their commercial projects.

Dana's knowledge of our business is excellent.

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Emmanuelle Poupart
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Emmanuelle Poupart
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Emmanuelle Poupart is recognised by sources as one of the leading experts in health law in Québec for her representation of individual physicians in negligence and damages claims.

Emmanuelle is a responsive, client-oriented and intelligent problem-solver.

Emmanuelle Poupart is an able leader and very responsive to the market.

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Frank McLaughlin
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Frank McLaughlin
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Toronto-based Frank McLaughlin is a seasoned lawyer who is highly experienced in litigating medical malpractice claims.

Frank is an absolute powerhouse.

Frank McLaughlin is a go-to counsel for complex litigation.

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Sarit E Batner
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Sarit E Batner
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Sarit Batner has extensive experience handling complex litigation relating to allegations of medical negligence. She is based in McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office.

Sarit Batner is a very skilled lawyer.

Sarit is a real force and does everything fantastically.

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Erica Baron
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Erica Baron
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Toronto-based Erica Baron represents clients in complex disputes relating to medical malpractice and professional negligence.

Erica cares about her clients and ensures that the needs of her clients are front and center.

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Steeves Bujold
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Steeves Bujold
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Steeves Bujold, of the firm's Montreal office, has a diverse litigation practice, including particular capabilities in the healthcare space.

Steeves is intelligent, creative and a fabulous litigator and problem solver.

Steeves Bujold is one of the most respected counsel in the province of Quebec. He is tasked with very complex matters and is solutions-driven.

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Thomas N T Sutton
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Thomas N T Sutton
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Thomas Sutton is McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto litigation practice lead. As an experienced litigator, he represents healthcare clients in matters such as professional negligence.

Tom is an excellent and well-respected advocate. It is not surprising that his laudable advocacy skills have enabled him to achieve exceptional results for his clients.

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Darryl A Cruz
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Darryl A Cruz
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Emmanuelle Poupart
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Emmanuelle Poupart
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Frank McLaughlin
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Frank McLaughlin
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Sarit E Batner
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Sarit E Batner
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Erica Baron
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Erica Baron
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Steeves Bujold
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Steeves Bujold
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Thomas N T Sutton
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Thomas N T Sutton
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Dana Siddle
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Dana Siddle
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