Matthew is a capital markets and public M&A lawyer, advising issuers, investment banks, and independent/special committees on complex and high-stakes transactions. Matthew's practice covers go-public transactions, equity and debt financings, go-private transactions, hostile takeovers, and public company mergers and acquisitions. Matthew brings a commercial, solutions-oriented approach to structuring and executing deals.
A core focus of Matthew's work is cross-border transactions and dual-listed companies, where he helps clients navigate multijurisdictional disclosure, governance, and exchange requirements. Matthew has a deep understanding of the Multijurisdictional Disclosure System (MJDS) and leverages it to streamline offerings for Canadian and U.S. market participants. Whether guiding an issuer through its initial listing, advising an underwriter syndicate on a follow-on offering, or counseling a special committee through a contested or conflicted process, Matthew strives to deliver clear advice, disciplined execution, and transaction certainty.
Matthew holds a Certificate in Mining Law from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Certificate in International Business Law from Queen's University. While attending law school, Matthew served as a project lead and a student coordinator for the Queen’s Chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada.
Experience
Capital Markets and Financings
- Represented Profound Medical Corp. on multiple cross-border equity financings, including a US$40.25 million underwritten public offering, a US$20 million public offering, a US$36 million registered direct offering, and related private placements.
- Advised Satellos Bioscience Inc. on its US$57 million cross-border public offering and concurrent listing on the Nasdaq Global Market, a US$40 million public offering, on its graduation to the Toronto Stock Exchange, and its C$55 million public offering of common shares and pre-funded warrants.
- Represented Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Inc. in multiple financings, including a C$3.6 million placement and a prospectus offering, as well as non-brokered private capital raises.
- Acted for AbraSilver Resource Corp. across a series of financings, including a C$43 million bought deal LIFE offering, a C$28.5 million private placement, a C$30 million public offering, a non-brokered US$1 million placement tied to an option and joint venture, and C$20 million in strategic investments by Kinross Gold Corporation and an affiliate of Central Puerto SA.
- Counsel to Silver Mountain Resources Inc. on its initial public offering and subsequent capital markets transactions, including an oversubscribed C$25 million bought deal prospectus offering and additional prospectus offerings and non-brokered private placements.
Represented Rivalry Corp. in growth and balance-sheet transactions, including multiple private placements, a debt restructuring, and a C$14 million strategic investment. - Advised VIQ Solutions Inc. in connection with its C$18 million registered direct offering and C$4.8 million private placement.
- Acted for Fire & Flower in connection with its brokered offering of secured convertible debentures with a C$19.8 million principal amount and C$8.2 million of subscription receipts.
- Acted for underwriters and agents on a range of financings, including ATB Securities in connection with an at-the-market distribution program for Glass House Brands; Canaccord Genuity on a C$23 million bought deal public offering; Stifel Canada on Nervgen’s C$23 million bought deal prospectus offering; Oppenheimer & Co. on Electrovaya’s oversubscribed US$28.1 million public offering; Echelon Wealth Partners in connection with Skylight Health Group's C$5.75 million and C$13.8 million bought deal prospectus offerings; and Raymond James on Blackrock Silver’s C$13.8 million bought deal prospectus offering.
M&A, Special Committees, Strategic Transactions, and Special Situations
- Served as special committee counsel on significant transactions, including the going-private transaction for LifeSpeak Inc.; the acquisition of Magnet Forensics Inc. by Thoma Bravo; the acquisition of UGE International Ltd. by NOVA Infrastructure Fund; and the acquisition of FAX Capital Corp. by Fax Investments Inc.
- Counsel to Northampton Capital Partners LLC on its court‑approved plan of arrangement with Altius Renewable Royalties Corp.
- Acted for Sierra Metals Inc. in responding to a hostile bid.
- Advised Safety Shot, Inc. on its acquisition of Yerbaé Brands Corp.
- Advised Entourage Health Corp. on its going-private transaction, an increase to its senior secured credit facility, a restructuring of senior secured debt, and related debt financing transactions.
- Counsel to TenX Protocols Inc. on its reverse takeover of Iocaste Ventures Inc. and related C$29.9 million brokered and non-brokered offerings of subscription receipts (consisting of approximately C$6.36 million in cash and approximately C$23.56 million in crypto assets).
- Counsel to U92 Energy Corp on its reverse takeover of Sprock-it Acquisitions Ltd. and related C$3.83 million brokered offering of subscription receipts.
- Advised Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. in connection with its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market following a business combination with Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.
- Advised Avicanna Inc. in connection with its non-offering prospectus and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
- Served as Canadian counsel to Akanda Corp. in connection with its $16 million initial public offering of common shares and listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
News & Press
Mintz Advises Satellos Bioscience in Its US$57.2 Million Initial US Public Offering
February 10, 2026
Mintz advised Satellos Bioscience Inc. in its US$57.2 million public offering in the United States and Canada and the concurrent listing of its common shares on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “MSLE”. Satellos’ common shares are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “MSCL”.
Mintz Elevates Twelve New Partners
December 17, 2025
Mintz announces the elevation of 12 attorneys to its partnership ranks across the US and Canada, effective January 1, 2026. These promotions build on the firm’s growth in 2025, which included 14 lateral partners spanning the firm’s geographies.
16 Mintz Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in Canada
September 26, 2025
Best Lawyers® has recognized 16 attorneys in Mintz’s Toronto office across 16 practice areas, including 13 attorneys in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada© and three attorneys in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada©.
Mintz has earned top rankings in the 2025 edition of Legal 500 United States and Canada guides. The firm is recognized in 20 practice categories, and 78 of its attorneys are individually ranked in the guide, with several receiving recognition in more than one category. Additionally, two attorneys are featured in the "Hall of Fame," seven attorneys are named "Leading Lawyers," and five attorneys are recognized as a "Next Generation Lawyers."
Mintz Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Legal 500 Canada
December 09, 2024
The Legal 500 Canada has recognized Mintz in its 2025 guide of the best Canadian firms and lawyers practicing within the Canadian market, based on extensive research conducted by the directory over the course of the year, including in-depth submissions and thousands of interviews with client and industry leaders.
High-Profile Toronto Real Estate Attorney Joins Mintz
December 18, 2023
TORONTO – Mintz continues its expansion in Toronto with the addition of Mervyn Allen who joins as a Partner and will launch the firm’s Real Estate practice in Canada.
Mintz Adds Strength To Cross-Border Corporate Practice
September 25, 2023
TORONTO – Mintz is set to further enhance its Debt Financing practice with the addition of Alex North, who joins as a Partner and will bolster the firm’s US and Canadian capabilities.
Mintz Represents Future Electronics In $3.8 Billion Announced Sale To WT Microelectronics
September 15, 2023
Mintz is representing Future Electronics in an all-cash, $3.8 billion sale targeted to close in the first half of 2024. Mintz M&A Members Daniel Follansbee and Ran Zioni led a multi-office team that included Special Counsel Nicholas Perricone, plus Associates and Antitrust, Debt Financing, and Employment Members. Toronto MP Mitch Frazer and other Partners provided Canadian guidance.
Mintz Signs Sublease For Toronto Office
April 17, 2023
TORONTO – Mintz is pleased to announce that it has subleased the 28th floor at 200 Bay Street’s South Tower, an iconic pillar of Toronto's Financial District. The firm moved into the nearly 24,000 square feet of space on April 1, 2023.
Mintz Continues To Expand Leading Life Sciences And Private Equity Capabilities In Toronto
April 12, 2023
TORONTO – Mintz continues to grow in Canada and extend its market-leading life sciences and private equity capabilities. The addition of Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie, will bolster Mintz’s premier capital markets, M&A, funds, and employment and pensions-focused practices.
Mintz Continues Bay Street Legal Talent Raid, Hiring Four Lawyers From Torys, Dentons
April 12, 2023
The Globe and Mail featured the arrival of Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie who will join Michael Akkawi, Cheryl Reicin, Mitch Frazer, Eric Foster, and Lee Johnson in the firm's Toronto office.
Law.com covered the arrival of Toronto Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie.
Mintz Adds To Life Sciences, PE Team In Toronto
April 12, 2023
The arrival of Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie was covered by The Deal. The article stated, "The new attorneys strengthen the firm’s life sciences and private equity capabilities in its Toronto office."
Recognition & Awards
Legal 500: Leading Associates (2025)
Best Lawyers in Canada: One to Watch: Banking and Finance Law (2026)