Introducing McCarthy Tétrault’s 2026 Partners
Our Firm is proud to announce the admission of eight new equity partners and 16 new income partners to the Firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2026. This remarkable group has consistently demonstrated exceptional client service, strategic insight, and leadership throughout their careers.
“Distinguished by their skill, drive, and commitment to elevating the client experience, our new partners exemplify our culture of professional excellence, collaboration, inclusion and innovation,” said Éric Gosselin, National Leader, Practices, People and Professional Development.
“This exceptional group of partners brings deep expertise and a forward-looking approach that strengthens our Firm across practice areas in Canada and internationally,” said Sunil Kapur, CEO of McCarthy Tétrault. “Individually and collectively, they bolster our Firm’s reputation as innovators and market leaders dedicated to maintaining our clients’ competitive advantage.”
We are excited for the future of our Firm as we move into a new year. Congratulations to our newly admitted partners.
This Year’s Equity Partners
Dominic Bédard-Lapointe, Quebec Region, Tax
Liezl Behm, Vancouver, Business Law (Financial Services)
Michael Caldecott, Toronto, Business Law (Competition)
Lyndsey Delamont, Calgary, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
James Kelsall, Toronto, Real Property (Infrastructure)
Claire Lehan, Toronto, Business Law
Samuel Lepage, Quebec Region, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Sanjaya Mendis, Toronto, Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Intellectual Property)
This Year’s Income Partners
Catherine Bélanger Pâquet, Quebec Region, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Marc-Étienne Boucher, Quebec Region, Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Bankruptcy & Restructuring)
Marissa Caldwell, Toronto, Business Law (Intellectual Property/Technology)
Suzie Cusson, New York, Business Law
Geneviève D. Favreau, Quebec Region, Tax
Alexis Hudon, Quebec Region, Business Law
Aathmika Kularatnam, Toronto, Business Law
Genevieve Loxley, Vancouver, Business Law (Financial Services)
Eugen Miscoi, Quebec Region, Business Law (Technology)
Jonathan Nehmetallah, Toronto, Real Property (Municipal)
Samantha Pettinato, Toronto, Business Law
Gajan Sathananthan, Toronto, Business Law (International Trade & Investment Law)
Alexandre Saulnier-Marceau, Quebec Region, Business Law
Alexander Steele, Toronto, Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Labour & Employment)
Adam Unick, Calgary, Tax
Cindy Zhang, Toronto, Business Law (Financial Services)
About McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tétrault LLP provides a broad range of legal services, providing strategic and industry-focused advice and solutions for Canadian and international interests. The Firm has a substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London.
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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