Mathews Samac LLP

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of disputes does Mathews Samac LLP handle?

The firm concentrates on civil and commercial litigation, including contract and shareholder disputes, competition and securities litigation, and commercial arbitration. It has also handled estate litigation, defamation claims, and regulatory defence before bodies such as the MFDA and professional colleges.

I've been named in a lawsuit that looks aimed at silencing me over something I said. Can the firm help?

It's an area the firm has direct experience in. Mathews Samac LLP has defended against anti-SLAPP motions under section 137.1 of Ontario's Courts of Justice Act and has succeeded in resisting one such motion on behalf of a plaintiff whose defamation claim was allowed to proceed.

Does the firm only practice in Ontario?

No. Thomas Mathews is a member of the Bars of both Ontario and Quebec, and the firm has appeared before the Quebec Superior Court and the Federal Court of Canada as well as Ontario's courts. Nicolas Lagore, based in Edmonton, is a point of contact for Alberta clients with Ontario litigation matters.

Can Mathews Samac LLP help with a dispute between business partners or shareholders?

Yes, the firm's commercial litigation practice covers shareholder disputes, oppression remedies, and derivative claims, along with broader corporate governance disputes.

Where are the firm's offices and can I park nearby?

There's a Toronto office at 393 University Avenue, near Nathan Phillips Square, where visitors can park in the City Hall garage, and an Oakville office at 2010 Winston Park Drive, which has its own on site parking.

Does the firm handle urgent situations, like a defendant trying to move or hide assets during a lawsuit?

Yes. The firm has experience with Mareva injunctions, the court orders used to freeze a defendant's assets during litigation, including a matter in which its lawyers negotiated the withdrawal of an injunction against clients in a condominium development dispute.