Matthew Lau

Matthew Lau stands as a distinguished business attorney in Toronto, with a keen focus on pioneering legal research and analysis within the sphere of Canadian common law practices. His expertise spans various legal domains, offering critical advisory services to both clients and fellow lawyers across regulatory, transactional, and litigation spectrums. Matthew excels in devising strategies for intricate legal challenges and crafting compelling arguments for major court battles.

His advisory portfolio is rich, covering consumer protection and regulatory compliance in financial services under both federal and provincial statutes. Matthew's counsel on consumer agreements, marketing practices, licensing, digital signatures, and anti-money laundering measures, among others, has benefitted a wide array of clients from corporate entities and financial institutions to retail businesses. He plays a pivotal role in helping banks streamline their regulatory compliance frameworks and in scrutinizing their public documents and corporate policies for legal adherence.

Matthew's journey with our firm started as a summer intern in 2013, subsequently leading to a fulfilling articling year in 2014-2015. During this period, he undertook a secondment with the Royal Bank of Canada's general counsel group, gaining valuable insights into securities, regulatory compliance, and privacy issues.

His academic achievements include a J.D. from the University of Toronto in 2015 and a B.B.A. (Hons.) from the Schulich School of Business at York University in 2011. Matthew was called to the Ontario Bar in 2015 and has since been recognized as a rising star in corporate law by Best Lawyers in Canada for 2024.

Matthew is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association, Law Society of Ontario, and Ontario Bar Association. His thought leadership is evident in his publications addressing significant regulatory developments affecting retail payment activities and consumer protection legislation, providing essential insights for the retail and financial sectors.

In client work, Matthew played a key role in advising on the Carlsberg Group's strategic acquisition of Waterloo Brewing Ltd., showcasing his prowess in managing high-stakes corporate transactions. Matthew Lau's dedication to navigating legal complexities and his commitment to client success make him an invaluable asset in the field of business law.