
Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia
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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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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.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaThe firm has a depth of expertise and experience in handling complex litigation.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaI was incredibly impressed with McCarthy Tétrault's speed of execution.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaOwais is an exceptional lawyer with very deep knowledge.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
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.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaJill is always an informed, seasoned voice of insight.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaJill has been an invaluable resource to our business.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaShe is excellent across the board.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
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 5 
Band 5 
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.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaShe has a great ability to align legal advice with clients' needs.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaShe has a proven track record of success in court.
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Alexandra Cocks
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Una Radoja
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Jill Yates
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Owais Ahmed
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Canada 2026
Practice area: Litigation: General Commercial
Location: Nationwide - Canada
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Practice area: Litigation: General Commercial
Location: Québec
View department profile for Canada 2026Band 2 Canada 2026
Practice area: Litigation: General Commercial
Location: Alberta
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