Natalie Kolos

Natalie V. Kolos, a distinguished associate within McCarthy Tétrault LLP's Toronto Litigation Group, excels in both trial and appellate litigation. Her practice emphasizes white collar defense, securities litigation, criminal and constitutional law, along with professional liability and commercial disputes. Natalie's representation spans from individuals to major institutions, tackling complex disputes across various levels of court in Ontario, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Her litigation prowess is exemplified by her role as lead counsel in defending against criminal charges and representing parties in significant securities regulatory investigations, touching on areas as diverse as cryptocurrency. Natalie's advisory skills are sought after by companies for navigating criminal matters and enforcement processes. Her success stories include acting as co-counsel in applications to quash search warrants and achieving stays of proceedings in intricate criminal prosecutions.

Before her current position, Natalie offered her legal acumen as associate counsel at a leading criminal law boutique in Canada, dealing with high-profile criminal and quasi-criminal matters. Her background includes a commendable academic journey at Osgoode Hall Law School, culminating in a JD with honors and notable mooting achievements, and a rich pre-law education in Political Science and Law from Carleton University.

Natalie's engagement extends beyond her litigation work; she is an educator in Evidence at Osgoode Hall's LLM program, supports public interest matters through Pro Bono Students Canada, and contributes significantly to McCarthy Tétrault's pro bono criminal defense program in collaboration with Downtown Legal Services at the University of Toronto.

Her contributions to legal scholarship and public discourse include authoring publications on regulatory offences and arbitration, showcasing her expertise and thought leadership in her fields of specialization.

Admitted to the Ontario bar in 2018, Natalie is actively involved with the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, and other legal communities, reflecting her dedication to the legal profession and commitment to justice and client advocacy.