
Matthew Gottlieb
-
(Chambers Canada)
“He is a fearless advocate and has a zealousness in the pursuit of his clients’ interests. He can do it all and take hard positions to service his clients’ needs.”
Bio
Lauded by peers as ‘the foremost litigator’, Matt has a distinguished track record of success in complex, high-stakes disputes across multiple disciplines, including corporate and commercial litigation, insolvency litigation, fraud, and securities litigation. He has extensive experience in some of the most significant insolvency disputes in North America. Matt combines subject-matter expertise with creativity and ensures his litigation strategy aligns seamlessly with his clients’ long-term goals.
A tremendous advocate in court, Matt is highly regarded by clients, judges, and opposing counsel for his experience and advocacy skills in trials, court applications, and arbitrations before all levels of Ontario Courts, the Federal Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada, and other courts and tribunals throughout the country.
Matt is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and The International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is a frequent instructor at The Law Society of Ontario, The Advocates' Society, and other organizations
Select Representative Mandates
-
Condoman Developments v. Cannect International Mortgage, 2025 CanLII 21032 (ON SC)
Acting for a mortgage lender on a claim for a borrower’s failure to repay several mortgage loans totaling more than $46 million.
-
Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited, 2025 ONSC 1358
Acted for the Court appointed mediator in the $32 billion settlement of CCAA proceedings for several tobacco companies.
-
Unity Health Toronto v. 2442931 Ontario Inc., 2025 ONCA 93
Acted for a syndicate of lenders in a multi-party litigation claim relating to a DBF P3 hospital redevelopment.
-
Ottawa (City) v. ClubLink Corporation ULC, 2025 ONCA 34
Successful in striking down a contract between a landowner and the City of Ottawa that restrict urban development on Kanata lands, and require the continued operation of a golf course on those lands.
-
Represented Selena Stronach in Civil Lawsuit Over Control of and Rights to the Family Wealth
Secured a settlement in the action brought by Selena Stronach against Belinda Stronach and other members of the Stronach family over control of and rights to the family wealth.
-
Infor Financial Inc. v. CentriLogic Inc
Counsel at trial and on appeal for the successful plaintiff/respondent, an investment bank, in a dispute related to a financing fee under an agreement.
-
MBL Administrative Agent II LLC et al. v. Trade X Group of Companies Inc. et al., 2024 ONSC 3734
Successfully defended an a court-appointed receiver in resisting a stay application for the inadvertent access of purportedly privileged communications.
-
One of the Largest Cross-Border Commercial Litigation and Insolvency Mandates in Recent History
Counsel to the Sackler Families in the Purdue Pharma CCAA proceeding, a proposed national class action, and two proposed class actions brought by the First Nations and Municipalities across Canada.
-
Ultracuts v. Magicuts, 2023 MBCA 71
Successful at the Court of Appeal of Manitoba in overturning a trial judgement awarded against the defendants for $34.5 million in damages.
-
Successfully Represented Condominium Unit Purchasers in a CCAA Proceeding
Sucessfully represented a large group of condominium unit purchasers in a proceeding under the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act.
Recognitions
-
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2025
We have maintained our leading position in litigation among top Canadian law firms in the 2025 Lexpert Directory.
-
Chambers Global 2025
Jonathan Lisus, Matthew Gottlieb, and Crawford Smith are recognized as leading lawyers by the Chambers Global Guide 2025.
-
Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers 2025
Five of our lawyers are recognized in the 2025 Lexpert 500 guide, which profiles an exclusive group of top ranked lawyers across practice areas important to in-house counsel across America.
-
Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2024
Twleve of our lawyers are recognized alongside leading Canadian litigators in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2024 guide.
Credentials
- Credentials
- Memberships
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 1991
- LL.B., University of Western Ontario, 1989
- The American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- The Law Society of Ontario, Instructor
- The Advocates’ Society, Instructor
- Insolvency Institute of Canada, Member
- Friends of Simon Wisenthal Centre, Board of Governors
- Canadian General Counsel Awards, Advisory Board Member