Matthew Leod

Matt McLeod serves as Of Counsel in the corporate and mergers and acquisitions department at the Toronto branch of his firm, where his expertise in corporate and commercial law guides his day-to-day practice. Specializing in mergers and acquisitions, Matt provides seasoned advice on the formation, organization, and structuring of corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures. He is adept at crafting essential documents like shareholder agreements and plays a pivotal role in corporate governance.

Matt extends his legal prowess to advising businesses and individuals on contract negotiations and dispute resolutions. His broad experience includes a seat on the board of directors for a privately held Canadian company that produces cannabis under federal license.

Before his current role at Dickinson Wright, Matt immersed himself in the cannabis industry, holding executive positions within both privately held and publicly traded companies involved in cannabis production and retail, regulated federally and provincially, respectively. His legal career previously found its footing in New York City, where he was part of a prominent Canadian law firm.

Matt's educational background is as diverse as his professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Business/Commerce from the Royal Military College of Canada, completed in 2007 and 2009, respectively. He later earned his J.D. from Western University in 2012. Matt is duly admitted to the bar in both New York (2014) and Ontario (2013), showcasing his versatile legal qualification. Additionally, he is fluent in French, adding a valuable linguistic skill to his legal acumen.

In the realm of thought leadership, Matt has contributed to significant publications, including co-authoring a Dickinson Wright Client Alert in January 2024, discussing the "Access Equals Delivery Model" for reporting issuer prospectuses—a testament to his ongoing engagement with critical developments in corporate law.

Matt McLeod's extensive background, spanning diverse industries and legal disciplines, underscores his comprehensive approach to corporate and commercial law. His insights into the evolving legal landscape, especially concerning mergers and acquisitions, make him an invaluable asset to his clients and the legal community at large.