Catherine Samuel
Canada Guide 2025
Band 2 : Corporate/Commercial
Email address
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About
Provided by Catherine Samuel
Practice Areas
Cathy is a partner in the firm’s Business Law group and Technology Group in Calgary. Her diverse practice focuses on complex M&A and commercial transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, reorganizations, private equity, general corporate matters, strategic projects, procurement and outsourcing transactions. Cathy is a highly regarded corporate lawyer who acts for both public and private companies and is sought after to get deals done. She has extensive experience acting on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions, including numerous Canadian market entry deals on behalf of foreign companies. Cathy acts for Canadian and international clients in the energy, telecommunications, technology, retail, real estate, financial services and healthcare industries.
Career
Cathy has a BA from the University of Toronto and an LLB from the University of Saskatchewan. Cathy joined McCarthy Tétrault in 2002.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of Alberta; Law Society of British Columbia; Canadian Bar Association; Calgary Bar Association
Personal
Board Co-Chair, Theatre Calgary; Director, Axis Connects; Director, Board Ready Women
Chambers Review
Canada
Catherine Samuel is a well-regarded transactional lawyer who frequently represents clients in mergers, acquisitions and private equity mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I've never been let down - you can give her any problem and have ultimate confidence that she can solve anything."
"I feel like she helps me to flourish in my role, as she has such a deep understanding of our needs. She is a top-class commercial lawyer and has become a trusted adviser."
"I am always impressed with her depth and breadth of knowledge, ability to understand the nuances and advise. She gets to the point and doesn't waste time, but ensures we are on the same page."
"I've never been let down - you can give her any problem and have ultimate confidence that she can solve anything."
"I feel like she helps me to flourish in my role, as she has such a deep understanding of our needs. She is a top-class commercial lawyer and has become a trusted adviser."
"I am always impressed with her depth and breadth of knowledge, ability to understand the nuances and advise. She gets to the point and doesn't waste time, but ensures we are on the same page."