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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 achieved approval of a take-private transaction for Altius Renewables Royalties, where the CAD155 million deal was contested by a minority shareholder.
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The lawyers consistently anticipate our needs and provide solutions before issues arise, which gives us confidence in their work.
The firm has a strong understanding of the environment and familiarity with the regulators.
McCarthy Tétrault has strong capacity and depth.
One of the firm's strengths is the consistency of the quality of its lawyers, from the most senior to the most junior on a file.
The team takes a business-minded approach to litigation.
The lawyers consistently anticipate our needs and provide solutions before issues arise, which gives us confidence in their work.
The firm has a strong understanding of the environment and familiarity with the regulators.
McCarthy Tétrault has strong capacity and depth.
One of the firm's strengths is the consistency of the quality of its lawyers, from the most senior to the most junior on a file.
The team takes a business-minded approach to litigation.
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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.
He is a total standout in the litigation community.
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.
She is a very strategic litigator.
Sarit is super sharp.
Shane D'Souza has developed a notable profile in Toronto's litigation space, with a practice focus on securities. His experience extends to OSC enforcement matters.
Shane has developed a world-class reputation for expertly navigating clients through complex litigation.
Shane has a high level of knowledge of the technical aspects of our business.
He displays an admirable balance between technical legal ability on the one hand, and commercial sense and pragmatism on the other hand.
He had a game plan, set out his vision and went out to achieve it.
Adam Goldenberg is based in McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office and focuses his practice on commercial and public law disputes. He represents clients in cases relating to contracts, privacy, defamation, employment, telecommunications, administrative law, constitutional interpretation, federalism, equality rights, freedom of expression, police powers and judicial independence.
Adam is passionate about his work and serving his clients.
Adam is able to quickly articulate complex arguments in response to new information.
Awanish Sinha specialises in representing clients in parliamentary investigations and hearings.
His knowledge of the law is intense and his client service is amazing.
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.
Toronto-based Chris Hubbard has a broad commercial litigation practice, which sees him regularly advising clients on disputes in areas including product liability, professional negligence and class action defence.
Chris is excellent at simplifying complex matters and guiding us through the most sensitive issues.
Toronto-based partner Byron Shaw is particularly noted for his expertise in disputes concerning breaches of fiduciary duties and shareholder oppression.
He is very talented and very smart.
He is always available and ready to provide strategic advice.
Gillian Kerr has a wide range of capabilities and experience, regularly assisting some of the biggest leaders in the technology industry on commercial disputes.
Gillian is able to provide advice that cuts to the chase.
Ljiljana Stanic has a growing profile in securities disputes, with notable expertise in claims involving trust and estate law issues. She also enjoys a strong reputation for her expertise in trade sanctions matters.
She is a tremendous advocate.
Ljiljana is willing to dig into complex issues and provide measured and proportionate advice.
Chris Puskas is an associate in McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office with a practice focused on a range of commercial disputes for clients. He has experience in assisting some of the firm's highest profile clients in both the cannabis and mining industries.
He is very thorough and detail-oriented; he understood and remembered all the details in our case.
Chris has a sophisticated understanding of his clients' needs and interests and a keen appreciation of what drives business decision-making.
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