David McCarthy

David McCarthy, serving as counsel within the Corporate Group, brings a depth of expertise to corporate and commercial law, with a keen specialization in mergers and acquisitions. His career, spanning over three decades, is marked by extensive involvement in both Canadian and international realms. David's expertise encompasses a broad range of activities including handling acquisitions, corporate restructuring, negotiating and preparing sales agreements, and advising on shareholder issues and various commercial contracts.

Renowned for his in-depth guidance on complex corporate governance issues, David has been a go-to advisor for companies, their boards, and shareholders. His clientele spans diverse sectors such as food processing, financial services, transportation, and manufacturing, extending recently to retail, gaming, internet ventures, mining, waste management, and entertainment and sports law.

David's leadership roles have been significant, including his tenure on the Partnership Board and Management Committee, leading the Corporate Department in Toronto, and overseeing the Toronto office's Finance Committee.

His commitment extends beyond legal practice; David holds positions on the boards of Golf Canada and the Santa Claus Parade, contributing to the GC Audit & Risk and Professional Championships committees. His past roles include leadership in the Alumni Associations of Princeton University and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law, where he served as President of the Princeton Alumni Association of Canada and the Men’s T-Holders Association of the University of Toronto. His membership in the Law Society of Ontario further underscores his professional standing.

David's academic credentials are notable, with an LL.B. from the University of Toronto, a magna cum laude B.A. from Princeton University, and an education from the University of Toronto Schools.

His recent work includes advising Aritzia Inc. on its significant public offerings, assisting VWR Corporation with its acquisition, and guiding the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club through its team sales and acquisitions.

David's recognition as a leading lawyer by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and The Best Lawyers in Canada, alongside a special mention in Who's Who Legal: Sports, highlights his broad expertise and influence in the legal community. His contributions have solidified his status as a respected figure in corporate commercial law, private equity, and beyond.