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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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With unmatched industry expertise and market insight, McCarthy Tétrault’s national Retail and Consumer Markets Group helps clients navigate risks and opportunities within the industry, ensuring organizations are well-positioned for long-term success in Canada and abroad.

From navigating complex industry acquisitions to developing comprehensive and successful Canadian market entry strategies, to managing high stakes crises and offering practical advice, our deep-rooted knowledge and global business experience mean we regularly advise on significant mandates across all consumer-facing sectors – Retail, Consumer Products, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, Franchise & Distribution, and Hospitality.

At the forefront of retail sector issues, our team is active and prominent in numerous industry associations, participates in world-leading industry events, and addresses matters that drive our clients’ businesses forward or keep them up at night. Complex or day-to-day, whatever the challenge we pair our retail clients with the most experienced and capable professionals from across our firm to provide top-tier legal and strategic business advice.

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Retail - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
McCarthy Tétrault has a highly skilled retail and consumer markets group assisting clients with all aspects of their retail operations, including both transformational and day-to-day matters. The team draws on the firm's wider expertise in M&A, IP, real property, privacy, technology and customs to support an impressive roster of luxury brands and multinational retail chains, as well as clients operating in the food and beverage sector. The firm is well placed to assist retailers with Canadian and international expansion plans. It has notable experience representing retail clients in commercial litigation, often involving issues of labour and employment and fraudulent practice.
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Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault LLP advised Estée Lauder on contractual, competition and real estate matters, among others.

Strengths

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  • The McCarthy Tétrault team has a breadth of knowledge and experience.

    Retail respondentCanada

  • McCarthy Tétrault has a deep understanding of the law, a business-minded approach and strategic thinking.

    Retail respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Lara Nathans
    Lara Nathans

    Lara Nathans

    Lara Nathans has a strong track record assisting household-name brands with their Canadian expansion plans, as well as advising on a range of commercial issues. She is based in the firm's Toronto office.

    • Lara is a star. She is responsive, practical, knowledgeable and also very well connected within the firm and the industry.

      Retail respondentCanada

    • Lara is very responsive and client focused.

      Retail respondentCanada

    • Lara is a pioneer in the retail space.

      Retail respondentCanada

    • She's exceptional.

      Retail respondentCanada
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  • Donovan Plomp
    Donovan Plomp

    Donovan Plomp

    Donovan Plomp frequently represents household names, where he is able to showcase his expertise in labour and employment matters. He is based in the firm's Vancouver office.

    • Donovan is very knowledgeable, practical and efficient in his advisory role and oversight in all matters to completion.

      Retail respondentCanada
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