Sunil Kapur

Practice Areas

Sunil Kapur is the Chief Executive Officer of McCarthy Tétrault. He leads the firm’s mission to deliver innovative and strategic solutions to clients across various industries, supported by our nationally integrated, multidisciplinary team of 800-plus advisors.

Sunil has advised and represented employers in the sectors of financial services, manufacturing, transportation, education, health care, security, information technology, resources and public service. He has advised and represented those employers in labour board proceedings, arbitration, mediation, collective bargaining, employment litigation, judicial reviews, civil appeals and human rights. He has also advised numerous Fortune 500 companies on labour and employment matters arising from mergers and acquisitions. He regularly provides training for clients on a wide range of issues.

As the past National Practice Group Leader for the firm’s National Litigation Group, Sunil led approximately 300 lawyers across Canada practicing in all areas of disputes, restructuring, international trade, intellectual property, environmental law, and employment law - leveraging multidisciplinary expertise to deliver client-focused solutions.

Career

2025 to Present: CEO of McCarthy Tétrault

- 2003 to Present: Partner with McCarthy Tétrault

- 2000 to 2002: Associate with McCarthy Tétrault;

- 1997 to 2000: Counsel with Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Publications: A Legal Guide to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Professional Memberships

He is a member of the business and employment sections of the American Bar Association, the Ontario and Canadian Bar Associations and the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers.