McCarthy Tétrault

We had an incredible time co-hosting the industry-focused strategic roundtables with Women General Counsel Canada. The event kicked off with a thought-provoking fireside chat featuring Jodi Butts and Lara Nathans, tackling key issues such as AI, regulatory changes, ESG, and resourcing challenges impacting all industries.   From there, each of our industry-specific discussions offered valuable insights into the most pressing challenges and opportunities their industries are facing today.   Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to these rich discussions! We look forward to continued collaboration and future conversations.   Ratika Gandhi, GCU.D, Andrea Fellows, Cinda Serianni, Godyne Sibay, LL.B., ICD.D, Caroline Zayid, Sandra Perri, Christine Lonsdale, Julia Gray, Chrystelle Chevalier-Gagnon, Farah Ismail, Erica J. Baron, Ira Shatzmiller, J.D., LL.M, Sandra De Carolis, Martha Harrison, Carly Caruso, Isabel Henkelman, Pinar Ozyetis, Stephanie Sugar, Christine Ing, Linda Brown, Alex Cocks, Kara Smyth and Nancy Choi

It’s been 10 years since the Supreme Court of Canada introduced the organizing principle of good faith in Canadian contract law. Learn about the principle's evolution from the authors of some of Canada’s leading texts on contract law in the webinar, Bhasin v. Hrynew: A 10-year Retrospective. McCarthy Tétrault’s Geoff R. Hall and Brandon Kain are joined by Angela Swan to discuss the doctrine as covered in each of their three books. Register now: https://ow.ly/34hm50TWm1H #law #Canada

What can Canadian businesses expect following a Trump vs. Harris win in the U.S. election? Read key takeaways and watch snippets of our U.S. election event covering trade law, tariffs and foreign investment from our panel of experts Martha Harrison, John Boscariol, Debbie Salzberger Awanish Sinha, Matthew Kelleher and Steve Verheul, Canada’s Chief Negotiator to CUSMA and the Canada-EU trade agreement. Access the content: https://ow.ly/Imwy50TVKSa #USA #election

We’re excited to welcome Skye Blackshaw as a Harold G. Fox Scholar at our firm!   Being selected for the prestigious Harold G. Fox Education Fund scholarship is a significant achievement, awarded annually to only two members of any Inn of Court up to five years’ call, or about to be called to the Bar in the U.K. Skye’s placement in our Toronto office reflects both her impressive potential and our firm’s ongoing commitment to supporting the development of emerging legal talent, in Canada and abroad.   Congratulations, Skye! We look forward to working with you.

We are still buzzing from the International Bar Association’s 10th World Women Lawyers’ Conference: Driving Change, which closed last Friday in Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault was a proud sponsor of this important event, which brought together women lawyers and partners from all over the world to Canada to discuss a wide range of topics, including breaking barriers, building bridges, and becoming champions for change. Congratulations again to the organizers of this invigorating event, including our own Ayse Dalli, who was on the Host Committee and Charlene Theodore, who led the discussion on Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility. The McCarthy Tétrault conference attendees included inspiring women partners from our Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal offices: Linda Brown, Kimberly Howard, Moya Graham, Ayse Dalli. Thanks to everyone who met with us!

From reclaiming vacant possession of property to proactive construction disputes strategies, outstanding insights were on offer at our B.C. Real Estate Litigation Roundup and networking reception held October 16 in our Vancouver office. Read our blog post for the top five key takeaways from the event, which featured partner and Vancouver Litigation Group Lead Jill Yates, partner Alex Cocks and associate Connor Bildfell. They were joined by Ali Al-Ahmad, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, and Nathan Nottingham, Director of Valuation at Ryan ULC, to discuss recent trends and potential future developments in real estate litigation, including: - Dealing with unauthorized occupants on private property - Preventing and addressing construction disputes related to budgets or delays - Can construction cranes swing through the air space over neighbouring properties? - Appraisal issues related to court-ordered sales and commercial lease disputes - Future litigation hotspots including implications of privacy laws on tenancy applications Thank you to our panelists, moderator, and all attendees for joining us. Gain some actionable insights in our Lay of the Land blog post: https://ow.ly/ynkv50TTGvX #BCRealEstate, #RealEstateLitigation, #BritishColumbia

Staying compliant in the heavily regulated food industry is challenging. In a Q&A for Financier Worldwide Magazine, Martha Harrison offers insights into some of the most pressing questions businesses have about regulatory and compliance issues in the sector.   From navigating new labelling requirements to staying ahead of evolving regulations, Martha shares how businesses can adapt and thrive in this complex and evolving landscape. Discover how leveraging technology and prioritizing compliance can drive operational benefits and keep your business ahead of emerging sector trends.   Learn more: https://ow.ly/aNvI50TTiUj

Thanks to everyone who joined us in person at our event, This is America: What the U.S. Presidential Election Means for Canadian Business, including Steve Verheul, Canada’s Chief Negotiator to CUSMA and the Canada-EU trade agreement, pictured below with McCarthy Tétrault’s Paul Zed. Our speakers discussed rising American protectionism, tariffs, and more. Keep an eye out for upcoming articles highlighting the key takeaways, available soon.

We invite you to join us for our 14th Annual Pension & Benefits Seminar on November 13, 2024. Gain insight into key trends, risks and opportunities affecting the pensions & benefits landscape, such as:   - Legislative and regulatory updates - A plan administrator’s toolkit for addressing administration errors and drafting mistakes - The evolving privacy law and technology landscape and impacts for plan administrators - Recent cases and key takeaways   Register now: https://ow.ly/2g0050TSP1A   Susan Nickerson, Greg Winfield, dana peebles, Deron Waldock, Deborah Templer, Kelleher (Kell) Lynch, Mike Scherman, Julia Miller   #event #law #pensions

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) has named our partners Vincent Kam Sun Yip, Steven Mason, Lisa Melanson, David Tait and Steven Tanner in its Global Leaders 2025 guide. Every year, IAM identifies global leaders for their ability to inspire, innovate and go above and beyond in generating value for their clients in the intellectual property space. Congratulations to everyone ranked. See the full list: https://ow.ly/POjF50TRUHI #IntellectualProperty #IP