International Markets
We help international clients navigate Canada’s legal and business landscape with clarity and confidence.
Doing business in Canada can be challenging for international clients and their trusted counsel. Success requires skilled Canadian counsel who anticipate regulatory hurdles, advocate for innovative solutions, and unlock successful outcomes aligned with the client’s strategic goals.
A powerhouse firm that sets the standard
McCarthy Tétrault has a long history of partnering with international counsel and clients, expertly guiding matters through Canadian boardrooms and courtrooms, and frequently setting precedent-shaping Canadian law in the process. We pride ourselves on delivering full-service legal support across all jurisdictions, with both deep transactional expertise and a formidable litigation bench in every major Canadian commercial centre. Our truly national scope is not just geographic; it is strategic. We are equipped to handle matters of jurisdictional complexity with precision and speed, acting as a seamless extension of international legal teams and delivering results that are efficient, decisive and free of unnecessary noise.
The proof is in our track record.
- Consistently recognized in Chambers Global as a market and industry leader, with more total combined Band 1 practice area and lawyer rankings than any other Canadian law firm.
- We are recognized by Chambers Global with Band 1 in practice areas integral to cross-border work, including
- International & Cross-border Transactions
- Corporate/M&A
- Disputes (International & Cross-border)
- Competition/Antitrust
- Mining (International and Cross-Border)
- Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
- Tax
- We have expertise in the industries that matter most to the global business landscape, we have the proven experience to get deals done.
- Our litigators try and arbitrate more cases every year than any of our competitors. No law firm has appeared as counsel in more civil cases before the Supreme Court of Canada in the last 20 years than McCarthy Tétrault.
- We have a reputation for excellence among Fortune 500 companies, representing numerous multinationals and some of the most significant clients in Canada on their high-stakes and complex disputes in all key areas of litigation involving cross-border issues, or Canadian components of disputes involving international clients. In so doing, we have earned the respect of judges at all levels of Canada's justice system.
We deliver results
Top international law firms and multinational businesses rely on McCarthy Tétrault when their results matter most.
Our offices in major Canadian business centres create a unified national platform for our lawyers to deliver seamless service across the country, supporting clients with:
- Cross-border M&A transactions: Guiding clients through complex transactions, unlocking opportunities, obtaining approvals and ensuring strategic goals are met.
- International Dispute Resolution: Our experienced litigators and international arbitration counsel resolve cross-border disputes effectively and efficiently.
- Regulatory approvals: We navigate the regulatory landscape efficiently, using our experience and contacts to enable the best possible outcomes.
- Tax Planning: Our depth of knowledge and experience are second to none, and we formulate effective cross-border tax strategies.
- International trade: Recognized as the national experts on Canadian trade matters, our team provides comprehensive and timely advice on tariff and trade measures.
Our expertise in Canada’s most critical and strategic sectors leads to successful commercial outcomes for our clients in Major Projects & Infrastructure, Energy Development, Battery Metals & Critical Minerals Extraction , AI and Digital Infrastructure.
International clients turn to us for a simple reason: we get things done.
Markets
From global strategy to local execution, we are your Canadian legal partner.
With offices in Canada, London (UK) and New York, and through our trusted network across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, we deliver seamless legal support to clients entering the Canadian market. Whether you're expanding operations, navigating regulatory frameworks or pursuing cross-border deals, we work closely with your team and your local counsel to ensure your goals are met. Our strong relationships with key Canadian decision-makers help us bridge jurisdictions and serve clients from markets around the world, whatever their global strategy.
