McCarthy Tétrault

McCarthy Tétrault

Full-service law firm for complex matters

Overview

McCarthy Tétrault provides a broad range of legal services to Canadian and international clients on large, complex matters. Its work is organized around a collaboration-driven model that pools the firm’s legal talent, industry knowledge, and practice experience to tailor advice and deliver customized solutions. The firm has offices in Canada’s major commercial centers as well as New York City and London, enabling cross-border support. It offers integrated services across business law, litigation, tax, real estate, and labour and employment law. How it works: teams from different practice areas work together to understand a client’s goals, then draft, negotiate, litigate, or advise as needed to reach those goals. How it differs: the collaboration model and wide, cross-border reach distinguish it from peers, combining deep expertise with practical, client-focused delivery. The goal: help clients achieve the results that matter to them by providing practical, coordinated legal support.

About McCarthy Tétrault

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Why McCarthy Tétrault is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Legal

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1855

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What believers are saying

  • Rehiring Ana Badour strengthens fintech and regulatory capabilities to support clients scaling innovative financial products.
  • Appointing Terri-Lee Oleniuk expands Western Canada energy and infrastructure offerings with critical regulatory and Indigenous law skills.
  • Adding Mark Johnson enhances support for large-scale projects in nuclear, renewables, transportation, and defence sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon may retaliate by poaching power and infrastructure partners within 6–12 months to neutralize McCarthy’s depth.
  • New Canadian privacy laws impose fines up to C$25M, threatening client viability and Ana Badour’s market credibility within 12–18 months.
  • Federal and Québec privacy regimes now impose divergent compliance frameworks, forcing clients to abandon single-lawyer advisory models within 12–24 months.

What makes McCarthy Tétrault unique

  • Ana Badour combines top-tier regulatory expertise with first-hand in-house experience from Equitable Bank.
  • Terri-Lee Oleniuk brings deep Indigenous engagement and ESG expertise for major Western Canada energy projects.
  • Mark Johnson delivers Lexpert-ranked power and infrastructure counsel on transformative nation-building projects in nuclear and defence.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Hybrid Work Options

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Company News

Law.com
Feb 26th, 2024
Seasoned Commercial Litigator Joins McCarthy Tétrault From Dentons in Toronto

Commercial and class action litigator Marina Sampson has joined McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution group.

Law.com
Dec 4th, 2023
Seasoned Tax Litigator Joins McCarthy Tétrault From Osler in Toronto

Litigator Al-Nawaz Nanji has joined McCarthy Tétrault as a partner in its national tax group in Toronto, the firm announced Monday.

IT Business Net
Nov 3rd, 2023
McCarthy Tétrault Partners with Reveal to Go "All in on AI"

McCarthy Tétrault partners with Reveal to go "all in on AI"

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