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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia


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 will 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 strategy 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 settlement, 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 - British Columbia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
McCarthy Tétrault is a trusted brand in Canada with a respectable BC litigation practice. The firm demonstrates the capacity to handle complex commercial and corporate disputes, with notable clients in a diverse range of industries, including mining, financial services and energy. The team in Vancouver features experts in appellate, post-M&A and administrative litigation, as well as arbitration proceedings, and maintains a strong class action practice, often providing clients with inter-provincial support via its office network.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault acted for Canadian National Railway Company in a series of commercial litigation cases, including a class action lawsuit related to a destructive wildfire in the village of Lytton, British Columbia.

Strengths

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  • The team provides great strategy and gets to results.

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  • The firm has a depth of expertise and experience in handling complex litigation.

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  • I was incredibly impressed with McCarthy Tétrault's speed of execution.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Owais Ahmed
    Band 2Owais Ahmed

    Owais Ahmed

    Owais Ahmed of McCarthy Tétrault's Vancouver office is recognised for his regulatory and litigation practice in the field of securities. He regularly advocates for both corporate entities and individuals, representing clients from a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals and natural resources.

    • His advice is always so thoughtful.

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    • Owais is an exceptional lawyer with very deep knowledge.

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  • Band 3Jill Yates
    Band 3Jill Yates

    Jill Yates

    Jill Yates KC is the firm's British Columbia regional managing partner and chair of the national class actions group. She regularly represents financial institutions and industrial clients in complex class actions and commercial litigation. She has notable experience defending clients in fraud and money laundering-related cases. She also represents clients in arbitration proceedings.

    • She provides practical yet solid advice.

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    • Jill is always an informed, seasoned voice of insight.

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    • Jill has been an invaluable resource to our business.

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    • She is excellent across the board.

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  • Band 4Alexandra Cocks
    Band 4Alexandra Cocks

    Alexandra Cocks

    Alexandra Cocks of McCarthy Tétrault's Vancouver office has a growing litigation practice, representing notable clients in the mining, aerospace and technology sectors. Her disputes experience covers a range of commercial contexts, including privacy breaches, as well as M&A and joint venture litigation.

    • Alex is highly skilled, strategic and always in-tune with clients' personalities.

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  • Band 5Una Radoja
    Band 5Una Radoja

    Una Radoja

    Una Radoja is growing her general commercial litigation practice in Vancouver, which includes experience handling complex breach of duty claims for clients from the natural resources and financial services sectors. She acts for both corporate clients and individual directors and executives.

    • Her ability to understand the issues important to us and work towards navigating a path forward is excellent.

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    • She has a great ability to align legal advice with clients' needs.

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    • She has a proven track record of success in court.

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