Bio
Clients value Matt for his clear thinking, sound judgment, and responsive approach. He cuts through complexity to deliver practical and actionable advice.
Matt is a partner in the firm’s Health Law, Commercial Litigation, and Labour & Employment groups, representing clients in a wide range of complex disputes.
In his health law practice, Matt advises and defends medical professionals in negligence claims, regulatory proceedings, and administrative proceedings, guiding them through high-stakes matters with precision and care. Matt also works with owners and operators of medical facilities across Alberta in relation to regulatory and legal requirements, and general best practices.
In his commercial litigation practice, Matt draws on his prior experience in management consulting, commodities trading, and portfolio management. He provides commercially informed, business-minded strategic advice tailored to his clients’ needs. He regularly advises on corporate, commercial, and governance disputes, as well as professional negligence and general litigation in the financial services industry.
Matt also has significant experience in employment law. He provides strategic advice on everyday employment issues and handles civil litigation and administrative proceedings.
Matt has extensive trial experience and regularly appears before all levels of court in Alberta, as well as before mediators, arbitrators, and administrative tribunals including professional regulatory bodies. He has also appeared before the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench and Court of Appeal.
Through a measured, client-focused approach rooted in analysis, Matt delivers results that align with his clients’ objectives.
Matt has presented to medical and other professionals on legal pitfalls and professional duties, and to employers and the public on workplace issues. He has also contributed to continuing legal education as a presenter for the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) and a panelist at Canadian Bar Association events.