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Michael A. Feder KC
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Michael A. Feder KC
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Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Canada

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Partner and member of the firm’s governing board. Highly versatile litigator. Handles both complex commercial disputes and constitutional and other public law litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. Practices nationally in the product liability and class action fields. Has acted in more than 25 Supreme Court of Canada appeals on a wide variety of subjects, including as amicus curiae appointed by the Chief Justice of Canada to assist the court. Lead counsel for the successful appellants in the leading Canadian cases on contractual interpretation (Sattva Capital Corp. v. Creston Moly Corp.) and discretionary trusts (S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.). Member of Supreme Court Advocacy Institute’s National Advisory Committee and past Executive Director. Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Appointed Queen’s Counsel while still in his 30s. Recognized by Canadian Lawyer magazine as one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential in 2019. Repeatedly included by Benchmark Litigation on its Top 50 Trial Lawyers in Canada list.

Career

British Columbia Bar, 2004.

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Canada

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Individual Editorial

Michael Feder KC is a highly respected litigator whose practice spans across a range of corporate and commercial disputes, encompassing fraud and misfeasance, breach of duty litigation and force majeure disputes. In addition, he holds experience in administrative and public law disputes, appellate proceedings and challenges to arbitral awards. He is based in McCarthy Tétrault's Vancouver office.

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Mike is a really good counsel. He has great oral advocacy skills. A great worker and a smart guy.

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Chambers Global Guide

Michael is easily one of the best, brightest, most well-rounded and complete lawyers we have worked with. He has a high degree of common sense and strategic thinking.

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Chambers Global Guide

Michael is absolutely the intellectual, strategic, capable and visionary leader he is reputed to be. I have to imagine he is the top counsel anyone could have on their team in the country.

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Chambers Global Guide

Mike is a great litigator and is highly regarded for appellate work.

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Chambers Global Guide

Michael is a top-flight counsel. He is very responsive and commercial.

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