Matthew Latella has over 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer and a track record of success in high-stakes matters, both acting for plaintiffs and defendants. He leads the Firm's Canadian international arbitration practice and has been lead counsel on several of the leading Canadian court cases involving international arbitration, successfully arguing precedent-setting cases up to the Supreme Court of Canada. He has been recognized as an "outstanding professional" and described by clients as "a brilliant advocate and cross-examiner." One client stated: “Matthew is adept at identifying and nailing the core issues to successful conclusion. I’ve seen him simply out-work and out-strategize opposing counsel”, while another noted: he “is an effective and calm presence in an arbitration hearing or in the courtroom.” Matthew was the recipient of the Benchmark Litigation’s National Impact Case of the Year Award in 2024. For many years, Matthew has been a frequent author of multiple publications regarding commercial litigation and arbitration topics, including:
- Co-author, Canada Chapter, The Asset Tracing and Recovery Review , The Law Reviews
- Co-author, Chapter for Canada Law and Practice, Enforcement of Judgments, Chambers Global Practice Guide
- Co-author, Chamber for Canada Law and Practice, White-Collar Crime, Chambers Global Practice Guide
- Co-author, International Arbitration Yearbook (Canada Chapter)
- Co-author, Arbitration Global Guide, Practical Law
Practice areas:
- Commercial
- International Arbitration
- Fraud and White Collar
