Led by
Douglas Yoshida KC in Calgary and national practice head Tom Sutton in Toronto,
McCarthy Tétrault’s Alberta litigation group stands out for its in-depth knowledge of the energy sector. Yoshida has a longstanding reputation in corporate commercial litigation and has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta.
Kara Smyth focuses on the oil and gas and commercial real estate industries, whilst
Kara Smyth specializes in pharmaceuticals and agro-sciences matters. Bryan West typically acts in contract, construction and engineering disputes.
Laura Gill joined the team from Bennett Jones LLP in December 2024, and Mendy Chernos departed the firm. Jordan Bierkos was promoted to partner in January 2025.