Toronto, September 21, 2021 — To help specialist litigators and the general public meaningfully navigate the Ontario courts, nine McCarthy Tétrault litigators have contributed chapters to “Civil Procedure and Practice in Ontario 2021.” This free resource, currently available through CanLII, provides a comprehensive overview of the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Courts of Justice Act, and the Limitations Act, along with the interpreting case law. With access to justice at the book’s heart, it offers practitioners and the public alike a comprehensive overview of one of the most challenging yet important areas of the province’s civil litigation system.

Sarit Batner, one of the book’s contributors and a partner in McCarthy Tétrault’s Litigation Group, noted the high level of collaboration and dedication in producing such a thorough resource.

“One-hundred and thirty-five of the province’s leading practitioners and experts contributed to this book, and though we’re often across the table from one another, we all share a passion for promoting a truly accessible civil justice system in Ontario,” Sarit said. “Civil procedure remains one of the most important elements in dispute resolution. With self-represented litigants increasingly appearing before the courts, our hope is that this resource will ease the burden on all parties.”

The diverse group of McCarthy Tétrault litigators writing chapters for the book include partners, associates, and students:

• Sean Petrou, Rules of Civil Procedure Chapters, Parties and Joinder, Rule 6.1 - Separate Hearings
• Atrisha Lewis, Meghan Bridges, Sarah Murphy, Rules of Civil Procedure Chapters, Discovery, Rule 29.1 - Discovery Plan
• Natasha Rambaran, Rules of Civil Procedure Chapters, References, Rule 54 - Directing a Reference
• Natalie V Kolos, Courts of Justice Act Chapters, 17. Procedural Matters, Sections 108 – 123
• Sarit E Batner, Adam Goldenberg, Courts of Justice Act Chapters, 20. Appeals, Sections 132 - 134
• Ljiljana Stanić, Courts of Justice Act Chapters, 21. Public Access, Sections 135 - 137

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McCarthy Tétrault’s Litigation Group has been advising companies on many of Canada’s most significant cases for over 150 years. Our litigators use all of the tools available to resolve disputes efficiently while accounting for your reputation and the most nuanced of business considerations. With a strategic focus on industry specialization and a truly cross-disciplinary practice spanning North America and the U.K., we provide insights into the heart of the litigation process while acting as trusted business advisors to general counsel and other corporate leaders. No matter the dispute’s nature or its outcome, you can trust that the strategy behind it has been meticulously structured. Its execution is guided by legal professionals with unparalleled experience and insights into the court system who leave no avenue for a successful resolution unexplored.

 

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