The Alberta disputes group at McCarthy Tétrault demonstrates strength in representing local, national and international clients involved in construction, insolvency, insurance, securities and oil and gas disputes. The practice is co-directed by Douglas Yoshida KC, who specializes in corporate and commercial litigation, in particular multi-party disputes involving the energy industry; and national practice group leader Sunil Kapur, who has focused his practice on litigation and labour and employment matters. Also noted are Kara Smyth (corporate, commercial, class action and public law litigation); Sean Smyth KC (domestic and international arbitration, corporate commercial litigation and securities litigation); and Bryan West (projects and infrastructure, construction and commercial leasing disputes).

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Key clients

  • Goldenkey Oil
  • Navistar
  • PHI Hotel Group
  • QuadReal and bcIMC Realty Corporation
  • Uber
  • VINCI Infrastructure Canada Limited
  • Cleaver-Brooks

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Douglas Yoshida KC, Sunil Kapur

Other key lawyers

Kara Smyth, Sean Smyth KC, Bryan West