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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta


McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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McCarthy Tétrault is Canada's premier corporate commercial litigation law firm, with more experience in domestic and cross-border dispute resolution, both in and out of the courtroom, than any other Canadian law firm. As the nation's pre-eminent litigation firm for over 150 years, we have top-ranked practitioners in every region across the country. Our litigators have earned their top-ranked reputations with successive victories in corporate commercial litigation, including many of the most significant cases in Canada.

Whether the dispute involves commercial agreements, contracts, transactions, relationships, compliance matters or allegations of negligence, McCarthy Tétrault litigators ensure that they completely understand their clients’ goals and priorities. Once they are identified, we work closely with our clients to execute the most efficient strategies to assist them in reaching their goals.

We have a deep level of experience in the full range of legal strategies. We will consider all forms of resolution where appropriate. These might include efficient early negotiated settlements, the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques or the use of the persuasive power of the court process.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
McCarthy Tétrault draws upon the strengths of a truly national group to handle regional and multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution mandates involving major Alberta-based clients. The team out of Calgary offers expertise in class action defence, as well as high-profile commercial cases relating to the oil and gas, agriculture and manufacturing industries. The practice also has significant experience working on insurance coverage disputes, ADR, securities litigation and secondary market liability claims.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault achieved a victory for Altius Renewables Royalties in a contested hearing for court approval of a take-private transaction.

Strengths

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  • The firm is pragmatic, has industry knowledge and has a focus on client satisfaction.

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  • The firm has strong expertise in litigation and a great talent depth.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault has superior customer service, attention to detail and expertise.

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  • McCarthy's has broad expertise and outstanding attorneys.

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  • The team is very knowledgeable about the issues being litigated and how Alberta law would apply. McCarthy Tétrault provides very objective and balanced advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Douglas T. Yoshida
    Band 3Douglas T. Yoshida

    Douglas T. Yoshida

    Calgary-based Douglas Yoshida of McCarthy Tétrault is known in the Alberta market for his focus on energy litigation, with noted expertise in oil and gas. His list of clients extends to the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

    • Douglas is a great litigator.

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    • Douglas is very thoughtful and practical. He sees the big picture.

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  • Band 3Kara L Smyth
    Band 3Kara L Smyth

    Kara L Smyth

    Kara Smyth of McCarthy Tétrault's Calgary office acts for an impressive roster of clients from a range of sectors including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and technology. Her commercial disputes experience extends to class action proceedings.

    • Kara is an excellent leader for her team.

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    • Kara understands our business and how to get us to meet our goals.

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    • She is an expert litigator and gives great service.

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  • Band 3Sean S Smyth
    Band 3Sean S Smyth

    Sean S Smyth

    Sean Smyth acts for a wide array of domestic and international clients from the McCarthy Tétrault's Calgary office, with commercial advocacy experience in both litigation and arbitration. He is noted for his experienced handling of contentious securities, contracts and product liability cases.

    • Sean Smyth is a great communicator.

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    • Sean is a highly knowledgeable lawyer that works diligently. He understands the legal and commercial aspects of our business and provides excellent service.

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  • Band 5Bryan West
    Band 5Bryan West

    Bryan West

    Bryan West of McCarthy Tétrault's Calgary office represents and advises clients in a wide range of commercial litigation, including contract, construction, oppression, intellectual property, negligence and fraud disputes.

    • Bryan West is an extremely strong litigator.

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    • Bryan West's advocacy is amazing.

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    • I have been impressed by Bryan's breadth of knowledge and commercial acumen as well as his very practical approach to our file.

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    • He is a prolific writer.

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  • Band 5Laura Gill
    Band 5Laura Gill

    Laura Gill

    Laura Gill handles a variety of high-stakes commercial litigation with significant expertise in shareholder and joint venture disputes.

    • Laura's knowledge and strategic expertise is fantastic.

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    • Laura can take the most complicated legal jargon and dumb it down. She's been such a wealth of knowledge.

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    • She provides excellent client service and is always practical and timely. Laura is a trusted advisor.

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  • Up and ComingJordan Bierkos
    Up and ComingJordan Bierkos

    Jordan Bierkos

    Jordan Bierkos of McCarthy Tétrault is based in Calgary with notable experience representing clients in construction and wider dispute resolution mandates.

    • Jordan Bierkos is dedicated in his advocacy and detail-oriented.

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    • Jordan is a highly knowledgeable lawyer that is very well aware of the commercial aspects of the business and the market

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    • I am extremely impressed with his ability to understand the complex technical nature of our case.

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