Matthew is a versatile corporate attorney whose practice encompasses corporate finance, public and private mergers and acquisitions, and securities law matters. He advises clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including technology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, health care, mining, cannabis, energy & sustainability, and financial services.
Matthew has extensive experience in public and private offerings of both equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, and a variety of going public transactions. He also regularly negotiates and drafts a wide range of commercial agreements.
Prior to joining Mintz, Matthew was a senior associate at an international law firm, where he concentrated on corporate and securities law.
In addition to a JD, Matthew also holds 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
- Advised VIQ Solutions Inc. in its $4.8 million private placement of units.
- Advised VIQ Solutions Inc. in its $18 million registered direct offering of units.
- Advised the special committee of FAX Capital Corp. in connection with its acquisition by Fax Investments Inc.
- Advised the special committee of Magnet Forensics Inc. in connection with its C$1.8 billion acquisition by Thoma Bravo.
- Advised Silver Mountain Resources Inc. in matters involving its C$26.45 million initial public offering of units and listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.
- 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.
- 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.
- Advised Canaccord Genuity Corp., along with a syndicate of underwriters, in connection with a bought deal prospectus offering of units of Revive Therapeutics Ltd. for gross proceeds of C$23 million.
- Advised Echelon Wealth Partners Inc., along with a syndicate of underwriters, in connection with a bought deal prospectus offering of common shares of Skylight Health Group Inc. for gross proceeds of $5.75 million.
- Advised Echelon Wealth Partners Inc., along with a syndicate of underwriters, in connection with a bought deal prospectus offering of common shares of Skylight Health Group Inc. for gross proceeds of $13.8 million.
- Advised Appili Therapeutics Inc. in connection with its closing of a non-convertible secured loan of $3.6 million and distribution and license agreement.
- Advised Appili Therapeutics Inc. in connection with its closing of a convertible secured funding agreement for aggregate proceeds of $3.5 million.
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News & Press
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.
Law.com covered the arrival of Toronto Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie.
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 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."
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.
Recent Insights
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.
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.
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.
