19 McCarthy Tétrault Lawyers Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in Canada
Toronto, August 21, 2019 – Reflecting strength of expertise across practices, industry groups and regions, 19 McCarthy Tétrault lawyers have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. In addition, 166 of the firm lawyers are listed, 295 times, across 57 practice areas.
Each of our listed partners demonstrates strong legal expertise, business acumen and leadership, as well as a true commitment to client success.
- Randy Bauslaugh - Employee Benefits Law (Toronto)
- Sarit E. Batner - Medical Negligence (Toronto)
- Cameron Belsher - Securities Law (Vancouver)
- Grant Buchanan - Communications Law (Toronto)
- Paul R. Cassidy - Energy Law (Vancouver)
- Michel Deschamps Ad. E. - Project Finance Law (Montréal)
- Leonard T. Doust, Q.C. - Criminal Defence (Vancouver)
- Debra J. Finlay - Technology Law (Vancouver)
- Richard Higa - Asset-Based Lending Practice (Toronto)
- Pierre Langlois - Natural Resources Law (Montréal)
- David A.N. Lever - Public Finance Law (Toronto)
- Charles S. Morgan - Information Technology Law (Montréal)
- Anca Neacsu - Public Procurement Law (Montréal)
- Candace Pallone - Derivatives Law (Toronto)
- James Papadimitriou - Asset-Based Lending Practice (Montréal)
- Simon V. Potter - Administrative and Public Law (Montréal)
- Dirk Rueter - Structured Finance Law (Toronto)
- Sean D. Sadler - Mutual Funds Law (Toronto)
- Roger Taplin - Natural Resources Law (Vancouver)
In addition, McCarthy Tétrault was named "Law Firm of the Year" for the second consecutive year in the area of Banking and Finance Law, confirming our position as top choice for financial institutions seeking timely, practical business solutions and legal advice. The firm’s Health Law expertise was also recognized as "Law Firm of the Year" in the area of Medical Negligence.
“Lawyer of the Year” status goes to the lawyers who received the highest overall feedback in Best Lawyers extensive annual peer-only survey. Each year, only one lawyer is chosen for each practice area in each evaluated city. This recognition is a reflection of a lawyer’s reputation as a leader among their peers in the legal industry.
About Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers – One of Canada's most trusted peer-review publications, has been providing comprehensive coverage of top legal talents in Canada and around the world for over 30 years. Selections are determined after rigorous evaluation of peer feedback gathered through an extensive survey process.
About McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tétrault LLP provides a broad range of legal services, advising on large and complex assignments for Canadian and international interests. The firm has substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London, UK.
Built on an integrated approach to the practice of law and delivery of innovative client services, the firm brings its legal talent, industry insight and practice experience to help clients achieve the results that are important to them.
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