Peter G. Cathcart, Q.C., Lawyer
Conference Speaker
Federated Press Contributions
| Speaker, "Emerging Directors' Liabilities and Reform Under the Canada Business Corporations Act" D and O: Emerging Liabilities Session, Corporate Summit, Toronto, December 3-5, 1996 |
Biography
| Educated University of Windsor B.Comm.; Osgoode Hall Law School of York University LL.B. |
| Senior Partner and Former Section Head of the Corporate/Commercial Group, McMillan Binch |
| Managing Partner with present firm 1976-83 |
| Appointed Queen's Counsel 1982 |
| Director and Officer, several Canadian corporations and charitable organizations, including Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., The Geoffrey H. Wood Foundation, Shepherd's Trust, St.Michael's Hospital Foundation, Pearson Canada Inc., ABS Services of Canada Ltd., Interactive Data Canada Inc., “K” Line Canada Ltd. |
| Past Chair, Board of Governors, University of Windsor |
| Past Chair, Council of Chairs, Council of Ontario Universities |
| Member, Canadian Bar Association, International Bar Association, American Bar Association, Canadian Maritime Law Association (former member, Executive Committee), Sectoral Advisory Group on International Trade (SAGIT) |
| Member, Advisory Committee to the Basilian Fathers of Toronto |
| Speaker on trade and transportation issues at national and international congresses and seminars |
Practice Description
| Mr. Cathcart's practice includes mergers and acquisitions, financial institution regulation, corporate governance, joint ventures, privatization, and transportation law. He recently represented a consortium of corporations in connection with the commercialization of the St.Lawrence Seaway. |
Address
| McMillan Binch |
| Suite 3800, South Tower |
| Royal Bank Plaza |
| Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J7 |
| Telephone: (416) 865-7073 |
| Telecopier: (416) 865-7048 |
| E-mail: pcathcart@mcbinch.com |
| Web: www.mcbinch.com |
Entry updated September 2000