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Michael A. Feder KC

Michael A. Feder KC

Global 2026

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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 Global Guide

Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Canada

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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 McCarthy Tétrault's Vancouver office.

Strengths

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  • Mike Feder is extremely responsive.

    Dispute Resolution: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Michael is one of the best litigators we have worked with. He is very bright, quick-minded and strategic and applies his skills with practical, well-reasoned advice.

    Dispute Resolution: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • He sees through the complexity of issues to deliver what the client needs.

    Dispute Resolution: LitigationChambers Global Guide

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