Matthew McCarthy

Matthew excels in providing comprehensive labor and employment guidance, leveraging his extensive background in operations and HR. His expertise equips him to offer strategic advice that aligns legal requirements with practical business needs, ensuring solutions are both effective and economically viable. His adeptness at navigating workplace law has benefitted employers across various sectors, resolving complex issues before courts and tribunals. These issues span employment terminations, human rights disputes, and labor grievances. Moreover, Matthew's proficiency extends to advising on union matters, including collective bargaining and navigating the challenges of unionized work settings, alongside managing large-scale workforce reductions and operational shutdowns.

In his solicitor practice, Matthew focuses on the employment ramifications inherent in business transactions, crafting employment agreements and policies, and guiding employers on optimal workplace practices. His legal practice is active in both British Columbia and Ontario, providing him the versatility to address employment issues across these regions. Additionally, Matthew specializes in assisting U.S. and international companies with the nuances of Canadian employment and labor laws, offering them a clear pathway through potentially tricky legal landscapes.

Matthew's academic journey in law began at the University of Windsor, culminating in recognition for his scholarly achievements and community contributions through the Torkin Manes LLP award. His legal career, marked by affiliations with esteemed national and regional law firms, began with his admission to the Ontario Bar in 2015, followed by the BC Bar in 2021, before his current position at Boughton Law.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Matthew's passion for the arts finds expression in community theatre, where he shines as both an actor and a singer. His recent portrayal of Agent Carl Hanratty in the musical adaptation of “Catch Me If You Can” highlights his artistic talents. His commitment to the legal profession and the community is further evidenced by his memberships in the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Association of Counsel of Employers, and the Advocates’ Society, alongside serving as a director for the Museum of Ontario Archaeology.