The Vancouver litigation group at McCarthy Tétrault has a proven track record in securities litigation, appellate matters and class actions, and particular expertise in the mining and energy sectors. The practice is spearheaded by Jill Yates, Donovan Plomp and Toronto-based Tom Sutton. Yates also leads firm’s national Class Actions Group, with extensive experience in high value and complex cases. Michael Feder KC has a strong focus on commercial litigation and arbitration, and Alexandra Cocks has in-depth knowledge of privacy claims and real estate disputes. Other key names include Patrick Williams (product liability and contract cases) and Una Radoja (shareholder disputes and professional negligence claims). Aidan Cameron left the team in July 2024.
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Key clients
- Meta Platforms
- Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber Canada Inc.
- CGN Mining Co. Ltd
- Canadian National Railway Company
- Government of Canada
- Syngenta Canada Inc.
- Artemis Gold Inc and BW Gold Inc
- Blue Goose Cattle Company Ltd.
- Council of Canadians with Disabilities
- City of Surrey
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Practice head
Jill Yates; Donovan Plomp; Tom Sutton
Other key lawyers
Michael Feder KC; Alexandra Cocks; Patrick Williams; Una Radoja