Healthcare: Contentious

Toronto-based Darryl Cruz has considerable experience representing individuals and institutions in contentious proceedings, including negligence claims and class actions.

"Probably one of the best health law/medical defence litigators in the country."

"Excellent oral advocate in medical malpractice."

"Darryl is a very thoughtful analytical lawyer with a keen eye towards the law, the potential evolution of the law and obviously strategic consideration of the file."

"Darryl is an incredibly strategic thinker and he is a strong leader. Excellent litigator. He handles very complex and sophisticated matters."

"Excellent trial counsel, well respected. He has a lot of experience."

Emmanuelle Poupart is the head of the medical liability group in McCarthy Tétrault's Montréal and Québec City offices. She is recognised by sources as one of the leading experts in health law in Québec for her representation of individual physicians in negligence and damages claims.

"Extremely experienced and very well respected in the Bar."

"A very capable leader of the team in the province of Québec. Well connected. Excellent advocate."

"Emmanuelle is extremely bright and capable, someone we rely on for the more complex matters."

"A very bright mind, who is a fantastic leader. She is exceptionally responsive and very clever in terms of managing the group and dealing with Québec matters."

"Emmanuelle is very responsive, professional and very client-focused."

Toronto-based Frank McLaughlin is a seasoned lawyer who is highly experienced in litigating medical malpractice claims.

"A go-to litigator for high-value cases."

"He is an extremely strong litigator in terms of his trial skills."

"An excellent trial lawyer, I think the world of him."

Sarit Batner has extensive experience handling complex litigation relating to allegations of medical negligence. She is based in McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office.

"Sarit Batner is a vigorous advocate. Superb cross-examination skills."

"Sarit is an incredibly responsive individual and also incredibly strategic. Amazing litigator, fantastic on her feet. Extremely client-oriented and good at thinking outside the box."

"I would describe Sarit as the classic trusted adviser. Her knowledge of litigation/arbitration procedures is second to none and she is very commercially sensible."

Toronto-based Erica Baron represents clients in complex disputes relating to medical malpractice and professional negligence.

"Erica Baron is very competent and knows her stuff."

"Outstanding counsel."

"Erica is a good litigator with particular knowledge in very specialised areas, such as medical assistance in dying."

"An excellent advocate both written and oral, plus a pleasure to work with."

"Erica is very bright and detail-oriented. An excellent litigator who handles some of our more complex baby cases."

Thomas Sutton is McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto litigation practice lead. As an experienced litigator, he represents healthcare clients in matters such as professional negligence.

"Thomas is a very good litigator and can be trusted with complex individuals."

"Solid counsel."

"Tom is a seasoned litigator and has a good mind at approaching litigation."