McCarthy Tétrault and Davies report data breaches
Oct 29, 2026 · Summarized by Fundy Tech from The Globe and Mail
Two major Canadian corporate law firms say they suffered data breaches over the past week. McCarthy Tétrault says an unauthorized party accessed client files, and Davies says one account was compromised.
Key points
- McCarthy Tétrault and Davies confirmed breaches.
- McCarthy Tétrault said 31,000 files were stolen.
- Davies said one account was compromised.
- Both firms notified law enforcement.
- The breaches happened over the past week.
Why it matters
Law firms often hold sensitive business and personal information. If you are a client, your files, deal work or private communications may be involved. Small businesses should also treat this as a reminder to review who can access legal and deal documents.
Who’s affected: Clients and files at McCarthy Tétrault and Davies
What to do
- Wait for notices from either firm if you are a client.
- Review any shared deal or legal documents.
- Use secure channels for sensitive business information.
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