Lara Nathans

Lara is McCarthy Tetrault’s Industry Strategy Leader, responsible for leading the firm and our people to understand and align with our clients and their industries. As the founder of, and a leading practitioner in our Retail and Consumer Markets Group, Lara is a trusted advisor to consumer-facing businesses looking to establish or grow in the Canadian market. She advises global retailers and brands entering Canada (through M&A, e-commerce, bricks and mortar or a combination) on their market entry strategies and related legal issues. She advises retail industry clients on operational issues, new channels, business lines and customer experiences, and growth across markets. Lara excels at negotiating M&A transactions, loyalty and credit card programs and commercial matters for retailers (including e-commerce/digital) and consumer facing businesses. She provides guidance on multifaceted strategic and operational issues.