Litigation: General Commercial
British Columbia
9 years ranked
Provided by Torys LLP
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.
Called to the Bar in British Columbia (2004) and Ontario (2025).
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Member, International Association of Defense Counsel
Contributing author, Dispute Resolution Clauses in International Contracts (Schulthess, 2013)
Contributing author, Virtual Advocacy: Litigating from a Distance (LexisNexis, 2023)
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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.
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.
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.
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He sees through the complexity of issues to deliver what the client needs.
Mike Feder is extremely responsive.
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.
Michael is excellent. He's good on his feet and is a good advocate.
Michael Feder is fearless in his approach to advocacy and distinguishes himself with his style and confidence in the law.
Michael is not only an excellent litigator but more importantly he brings a common-sense approach, recognises the risks and liabilities in litigation and approaches them with practicality.
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