LAWYER PROFILE

Sean S Smyth

Canada 2026

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: General Commercial

Alberta

9 years ranked

About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Sean has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta, the superior courts of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, the Federal Court of Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada, and many regulatory, disciplinary and arbitral tribunals. Represents clients in various industries (oil and natural gas, pharmaceuticals, agrosciences, telecommunications, manufacturing, real estate) in contentious matters involving commercial contracts, shareholders’ rights, directors’ liabilities, securities, real estate transactions, product liability, intellectual property rights, class actions, and other matters related to corporate law and commercial transactions.

Career

Alberta Bar, 1994; Solicitor, England and Wales, 1997; Queen’s Counsel, 2016 (now King’s Counsel).

Professional Memberships

Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), ADR Institute of Canada and ADR Institute of Alberta

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sean Smyth acts for a wide array of domestic and international clients from the McCarthy Tétrault's Calgary office, with commercial advocacy experience in both litigation and arbitration. He is noted for his experienced handling of contentious securities, contracts and product liability cases.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sean Smyth is a great communicator.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
Sean is a highly knowledgeable lawyer that works diligently. He understands the legal and commercial aspects of our business and provides excellent service.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide