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Michael A. Feder KC

Michael A. Feder KC

Canada 2027

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

Litigation: General Commercial

British Columbia

10 years ranked

Litigation: Administrative & Public Law

British Columbia

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Torys LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Highly versatile litigator with a national practice in product liability, mass torts, and class actions. Handles complex commercial, constitutional, and administrative law disputes at both the trial and appellate levels. Has unparalleled experience defending government cost-recovery lawsuits stemming from alleged mass and toxic torts and public harms. Represents major international and Canadian clients across industries including technology, pharmaceuticals, mining, and consumer goods. Has acted in more than 130 trials, appeals, and major hearings, including two of the longest trials in Canadian history and more than 30 Supreme Court of Canada appeals. Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and Litigation Counsel of America. Member of the International Association of Defense Counsel. Serves on the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute’s National Advisory Committee. Appointed King’s Counsel in 2018—one of the very youngest appointees in British Columbia’s history. Recognized by Canadian Lawyer as one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential in 2019. Included by Benchmark Litigation on its Top 50 Trial Lawyers in Canada list for many years.

Career

Called to the Bar in British Columbia (2004) and Ontario (2025).

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

Member, International Association of Defense Counsel

Publications

Contributing author, Dispute Resolution Clauses in International Contracts (Schulthess, 2013)

Contributing author, Virtual Advocacy: Litigating from a Distance (LexisNexis, 2023)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: General Commercial - British Columbia

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Individual Editorial

Michael Feder KC is a highly respected litigator whose practice spans across a range of corporate and commercial disputes, encompassing fraud and misfeasance, breach of duty litigation and force majeure disputes. In addition, he holds experience in administrative and public law disputes, appellate proceedings and challenges to arbitral awards. He is based in Torys' Vancouver office.

Litigation: Administrative & Public Law - British Columbia

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Individual Editorial

Michael Feder KC is a highly respected litigator whose practice spans across a range of corporate and commercial disputes, encompassing fraud and misfeasance, breach of duty litigation and force majeure disputes. In addition, he holds experience in administrative and public law disputes, appellate proceedings and challenges to arbitral awards. He is based in Torys' Vancouver office.

Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

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Individual Editorial

Michael Feder KC is particularly noted for his product liability practice, based out of Vancouver. He is often leading national cases for manufacturers as well as pharmaceutical and tobacco companies.

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

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Individual Editorial
Vancouver-based Michael Feder KC attracts plaudits for his class action work, representing distinguished names in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors in claims concerning product liability and privacy.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Michael is a very good lawyer, a skilled advocate and a great commercial litigator.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Michael is one of the leaders of the Bar.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Michael is terrific.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Torys LLP (184)

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Atlantic Canada

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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