About Matthijs

Matthijs van Gaalen is a partner based in the firm's Hamilton, Toronto, and Ottawa offices working with lenders on mid-market financing transactions. He has built a portfolio lending practice that utilizes a proprietary management system called LendR for automation and portfolio management. He handles enforcement, insolvency, and restructuring matters and represents a range of stakeholders including financial institutions, debtors, and potential purchasers. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at a top-tier law firm in Toronto and Dubai focusing on financial services, restructurings, and international trade.

Practice areas

Bankruptcy & Insolvency Business & Corporate Law

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Ottawa

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