Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : Québec
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McCarthy Tétrault is Canada's premier corporate commercial litigation law firm, with more experience in domestic and cross-border dispute resolution, both in and out of the courtroom, than any other Canadian law firm. As the nation's pre-eminent litigation firm for over 150 years, we have top-ranked practitioners in every region across the country. Our litigators have earned their top-ranked reputations with successive victories in corporate commercial litigation, including many of the most significant cases in Canada.
Whether the dispute involves commercial agreements, contracts, transactions, relationships, compliance matters or allegations of negligence, McCarthy Tétrault litigators will ensure that they completely understand their clients’ goals and priorities. Once they are identified, we work closely with our clients to execute the most efficient strategies to assist them in reaching their goals.
We have a deep level of experience in the full range of legal strategies and will consider all forms of resolution where appropriate. These might include efficient early negotiated settlements, the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques or the use of the persuasive power of the court process.
Chambers Review
McCarthy Tétrault is a popular choice for commercial and securities litigation as well as for class actions, providing services out of its offices in Québec City and Montréal. The firm represents clients across a broad range of industry sectors including communications, technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and is particularly well regarded in the local banking community. The team's other areas of notable capability include insider trading and financial fraud, as well as competition and product liability cases.
Work Highlights
- McCarthy Tétrault represented TD Bank in disputes before the Superior Court, including cases of alleged commercial fraud.
Strengths
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"McCarthy's advice and support has been stellar."
"The team is very aware of the latest trends and market practices."
"The lawyers at McCarthy take a very constructive approach and always work to make sure that our interests are served optimally."
"McCarthy's advice and support has been stellar."
"The team is very aware of the latest trends and market practices."
"The lawyers at McCarthy take a very constructive approach and always work to make sure that our interests are served optimally."
Notable Practitioners
Seasoned practitioner Julie-Martine Loranger is based in the firm's Montréal office, where she wins praise for her experience in securities matters.
"Julie-Martine Loranger is a superb lawyer. Her service level is excellent, she is a sharp thinker and we appreciate her insight as well as her availability."
"Julie is well versed in the law and she instils confidence in her work and expertise. She is very hands-on and involved in the litigation cases."
"Julie-Martine is highly dedicated and knowledgeable, and has an excellent strategic mind for regulatory issues and complex situations."
Mason Poplaw is well regarded among peers in Montréal and is particularly noted for his handling of complex class action litigation.
"Mason Poplaw is an excellent strategist and one of Montréal's finest litigators."
"Mason's advocacy is terrific. He has the ability to craft arguments that don't go too far given limitations but address issues successfully."
"I know he will do everything in his power to provide the best outcome."
Montréal-based François Giroux is well versed in commercial dispute resolution and arbitration cases.
"François is able to deal with complex commercial matters, strategise efficiently, provide useful advice even in high-pressure situations and show dedication to his clients' files."
"He does great work and is very responsive."
"François Giroux is a really good litigator and a good negotiator. I know he can handle complicated cases."
Isabelle Vendette's practice focuses on commercial litigation for clients including financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and other public and privately held corporations.
"Isabelle Vendette is highly dedicated and a pleasure to work with."
"Isabelle is super smart and remains calm in difficult situations."
Montréal-based Sarah Woods maintains a broad disputes practice that covers commercial litigation as well as class actions and ADR.
"Sarah has very good commercial awareness and vision, and makes sure that everything that is being done adds value for the customer. I know she will get the job done."
"Sarah is extremely talented and experienced. She has strong technical skills. The client relationship means a lot to her and she truly invests in it."
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