Martha McCarthy Archives - McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP, Toronto https://www.mccarthyco.ca/tag/martha-mccarthy/ McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP is a Toronto-based family law, trial and appellate litigation firm. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:20:12 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Four Partners honoured as Lexpert-ranked Lawyers and one Partner recognized as a Leading Lawyer to Watch in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory https://www.mccarthyco.ca/four-partners-honoured-as-lexpert-ranked-lawyers-2025/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:42:19 +0000 https://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=4334 Martha McCarthy, Heather L. Hansen, Erin Crawford and Shannon Beddoe have been recognized as Canada’s Leading Legal Practitioners in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This prestigious accolade is the result of an extensive peer-review process that identifies the top legal professionals across the country. Valarie Matthews was also recognized as one of Canada’s Leading […]

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Martha McCarthy, Heather L. Hansen, Erin Crawford and Shannon Beddoe have been recognized as Canada’s Leading Legal Practitioners in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This prestigious accolade is the result of an extensive peer-review process that identifies the top legal professionals across the country.

Valarie Matthews was also recognized as one of Canada’s Leading Lawyers to Watch in Family Law!

These distinctions reflect MHC’s dedication to delivering exceptional legal service in family law.

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2024 Chambers High Net Worth Guide (Canada) – Family/Matrimonial https://www.mccarthyco.ca/2024-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-canada-family-matrimonial/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:39:43 +0000 https://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=3929 McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Canada in the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth Category. Congratulations to Martha McCarthy with her Band 1 ranking, Heather Hansen with her Band 2 ranking, and Erin Crawford with her Band 3 ranking. Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best legal talent […]

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McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Canada in the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth Category.

Congratulations to Martha McCarthy with her Band 1 ranking, Heather Hansen with her Band 2 ranking, and Erin Crawford with her Band 3 ranking.

Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best legal talent for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers in this area globally. The firms and individuals ranked in our market leading annual guide understand the complex needs of HNW individuals and provide specialist advice and legal services. The guide also recommends top accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to high net worth and ultrahigh net worth individuals globally, for when it matters.

Family offices and professional advisers to wealthy individuals can benefit from the rankings and analysis provided as it gives objective guidance on an international scale.
View McCarthy Hansen’s listing in the 2024 HNW Guide (Canada).

Chambers top ranked High Net Worth 2024: McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP

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Martha McCarthy, Heather Hansen and Erin Crawford Recognized as Lexpert-Ranked Lawyers in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory https://www.mccarthyco.ca/recognized-as-lexpert-ranked-layers-2024/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:47:09 +0000 https://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=3734 Martha, Heather and Erin were voted as 2024 Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada based on an extensive peer survey process. The identification of leading practitioners and firms is based upon a comprehensive annual survey, ongoing since 1994. The selected lawyers have been recommended by their law firm leaders. They are acknowledged as leaders in their […]

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Martha, Heather and Erin were voted as 2024 Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada based on an extensive peer survey process.

The identification of leading practitioners and firms is based upon a comprehensive annual survey, ongoing since 1994. The selected lawyers have been recommended by their law firm leaders. They are acknowledged as leaders in their respective fields, lawyers prominent in their practice areas and professional organizations, and professionals worthy of significant recognition from their colleagues.

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2023 Chambers High Net Worth Guide (Canada) – Family/Matrimonial https://www.mccarthyco.ca/2023-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-canada-family-matrimonial/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:40:16 +0000 https://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=3503 McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Canada in the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth Category. Congratulations to Martha McCarthy with her Band 1 ranking, Heather Hansen with her Band 2 ranking, and Erin Crawford with her Band 3 ranking. Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best legal talent […]

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McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Canada in the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth Category.

Congratulations to Martha McCarthy with her Band 1 ranking, Heather Hansen with her Band 2 ranking, and Erin Crawford with her Band 3 ranking.

Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best legal talent for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers in this area globally. The firms and individuals ranked in our market leading annual guide understand the complex needs of HNW individuals and provide specialist advice and legal services. The guide also recommends top accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to high net worth and ultrahigh net worth individuals globally, for when it matters.

Family offices and professional advisers to wealthy individuals can benefit from the rankings and analysis provided as it gives objective guidance on an international scale.

View McCarthy Hansen’s listing in the 2023 HNW Guide (Canada).

Award Top Ranked Chambers 2023

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2023 Lexpert Rankings https://www.mccarthyco.ca/2023-lexpert-rankings/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:32:45 +0000 https://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=3371 2023 Family Law in Canada Congratulations to our Partners for being recognized by Lexpert Canada in Family Law: Martha McCarthy – Most Frequently Recommended Heather Hansen – Consistently Recommended Erin Crawford – Consistently Recommended

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2023 Family Law in Canada

Congratulations to our Partners for being recognized by Lexpert Canada in Family Law:
Martha McCarthy – Most Frequently Recommended
Heather Hansen – Consistently Recommended
Erin Crawford – Consistently Recommended

LexpertRanking 2023

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2022 Chambers High Net Worth Guide (Canada) – Family/Matrimonial https://www.mccarthyco.ca/2022-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-canada-family-matrimonial/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:37:03 +0000 https://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=3376 McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Canada in the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth Category. Congratulations to Martha McCarthy with her Band 1 ranking, Heather Hansen with her Band 2 ranking, and Erin Crawford with her Band 3 ranking. Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best legal talent […]

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McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Canada in the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth Category.

Congratulations to Martha McCarthy with her Band 1 ranking, Heather Hansen with her Band 2 ranking, and Erin Crawford with her Band 3 ranking.

Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best legal talent for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers in this area globally. The firms and individuals ranked in our market leading annual guide understand the complex needs of HNW individuals and provide specialist advice and legal services. The guide also recommends top accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to high net worth and ultrahigh net worth individuals globally, for when it matters.

Family offices and professional advisers to wealthy individuals can benefit from the rankings and analysis provided as it gives objective guidance on an international scale.

View McCarthy Hansen’s listing in the 2022 HNW Guide (Canada).

Award Top Ranked Chambers 2022

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Martha McCarthy and Heather Hansen once again recognized as Lexpert-ranked lawyers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. https://www.mccarthyco.ca/the-2021-lexpert-directory-recognizes-martha-mccarthy-and-heather-hansen-once-again/ Thu, 06 May 2021 09:38:00 +0000 https://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=2556 We are proud that Martha McCarthy and Heather Hansen were voted once again as two of the Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada based on an extensive peer survey process. The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has acknowledged Martha McCarthy as ‘Most Frequently Recommended’ and Heather Hansen as ‘Consistently Recommended’. The identification of leading practitioners and […]

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We are proud that Martha McCarthy and Heather Hansen were voted once again as two of the Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada based on an extensive peer survey process.

The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has acknowledged Martha McCarthy as ‘Most Frequently Recommended’ and Heather Hansen as ‘Consistently Recommended’.

The identification of leading practitioners and firms is based upon a comprehensive annual survey, ongoing since 1994. They are acknowledged as leaders in their respective fields, lawyers prominent in their practice areas and professional organizations, and professionals worthy of significant recognition from their colleagues.

About Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, published since 1997, is based on an extensive peer survey process. It includes profiles of leading practitioners across Canada in more than 60 practice areas and leading law firms in more than 40 practice areas.

The publication also features articles highlighting current legal issues and recent developments of importance written by leading practitioners across Canada.

www.lexpert.ca.

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2020 – the year of change! https://www.mccarthyco.ca/2020-the-year-of-change/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 01:52:56 +0000 https://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=2403 As of January 2021, we are proud to announce our new name change. Martha McCarthy & Company becomes McCarthy Hansen & Company. Despite everything, we just keep moving forward. We are pleased to announce our new firm identity AND we are proud and happy to advise that Shannon Beddoe and Lesley Burke are now partners […]

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As of January 2021, we are proud to announce our new name change. Martha McCarthy & Company becomes McCarthy Hansen & Company.

Despite everything, we just keep moving forward. We are pleased to announce our new firm identity AND we are proud and happy to advise that Shannon Beddoe and Lesley Burke are now partners of the firm.

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Martha McCarthy, witness to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Bill C-78 https://www.mccarthyco.ca/martha-mccarthy-witness-to-the-standing-committee-on-justice-and-human-rights-on-bill-c-78/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:14:11 +0000 http://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=1216 On November 26th, Martha McCarthy attended at the Parliamentary Committee in Ottawa as a witness to the proposed amendments under Bill C-78. Martha spoke about the Unified Family Court, the importance of labels in family law, and the risk of a presumption of joint custody. Martha’s brief can be found online at: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Committees/en/JUST/StudyActivity?studyActivityId=10292072

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On November 26th, Martha McCarthy attended at the Parliamentary Committee in Ottawa as a witness to the proposed amendments under Bill C-78. Martha spoke about the Unified Family Court, the importance of labels in family law, and the risk of a presumption of joint custody.

Martha’s brief can be found online at:
https://www.ourcommons.ca/Committees/en/JUST/StudyActivity?studyActivityId=10292072

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Joanna Radbord and Martha McCarthy, All Families are Equal Actl Act https://www.mccarthyco.ca/joanna-radbord-and-martha-mccarthy-all-families-are-equal-act/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 12:54:25 +0000 http://www.mccarthyco.ca/?p=1187 Joanna Radbord and Martha McCarthy acted as counsel to the LGBTQ families challenging discriminatory parentage laws. Joanna was instrumental in advocating for and drafting the All Families are Equal Act. The Act provides equal treatment for all children regardless of how they were conceived. For the complete statute, please see: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/S16023

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Joanna Radbord and Martha McCarthy acted as counsel to the LGBTQ families challenging discriminatory parentage laws. Joanna was instrumental in advocating for and drafting the All Families are Equal Act. The Act provides equal treatment for all children regardless of how they were conceived.
For the complete statute, please see: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/S16023

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