Matthew Karabus

Matthew Karabus holds the position of partner at Gowling WLG’s Toronto branch, specializing in Commercial Litigation and Arbitration. His legal practice spans a broad spectrum of commercial dispute resolution, with frequent involvement in:

• Resolving conflicts over contracts and shareholder disagreements.

• Litigating issues related to banking and commercial real estate.

• Handling cases concerning administrative law across government sectors and regulated industries.

• Addressing injunctions, fraud claims, and the execution of judgments from overseas courts. Matthew has represented clients in a myriad of arbitrations and has appeared before every court level in Ontario.

Beyond his courtroom achievements, Matthew is deeply invested in the educational aspects of law.

He imparts advanced trial advocacy skills as an instructor at Osgoode Hall’s Professional Development Program and the Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop. His previous teaching engagements include a role at the University of Windsor, where he focused on legal remedies such as injunctions and specific performance.

Moreover, Matthew contributes to the legal community through his role on the Board of Directors for the Toronto Lawyers' Association, a body that has championed the interests of Toronto-based lawyers for over a century. His legal expertise is complemented by an LLB from the University of Cape Town, and he has been a practicing member of the Ontario Bar since 2012. Matthew is also a member of the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, and The Advocates' Society, marking his active involvement in the broader legal community.