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About
Provided by Matthew Sammon
Practice Areas
Matthew is one of the most experienced civil trial lawyers of his generation, having conducted trials, applications, and arbitrations in myriad areas, including infrastructure and construction, complex commercial proceedings, insurance, medical litigation, professional liability, and employment disputes. His roster of clients has included large and mid-sized corporations across a wide range of sectors, including construction, financial services, insurance, banking, telecommunications, retail, health care, manufacturing, hospitality, and oil and gas. He also acts regularly for executives and other individuals in civil and regulatory disputes. Matthew's experience as lead counsel for constructors in complex infrastructure and construction disputes in Ontario and other jurisdictions has earned him recognition as one of Canada's leading infrastructure lawyers. Matthew also has deep experience in professional regulation and medical malpractice litigation, appearing regularly as lead counsel in complex medical litigation and regulatory proceedings.
Chambers Review
Canada
Matthew Sammon in Toronto has significant experience in representing physicians in medical malpractice suits, as well as before disciplinary bodies.
Matthew Sammon is highlighted for his ability to represent clients in a broad array of disputes arising from complex construction and infrastructure projects. He handles construction lien work, as well as allegations of design and construction deficiencies.
Matthew Sammon is an acclaimed litigator at Lenczner Slaght in Toronto, who is especially well regarded for his strength as counsel to both employers and plaintiffs in employment disputes. He is particularly skilled in representing executives; his experience encompasses wrongful dismissal claims and breaches of contract.
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"Matt Sammon is an excellent, respected lawyer, and his advocacy is superior."
"Matthew Sammon is a highly skilled litigator, effective and prepared. He is who you go to when you just have to win."
"Matt is a great litigator and very good at what he does."
"Mr. Sammon's commercial advice has been a cornerstone of our success."
"Matthew has a very high level of sophistication on the files we have together."
"Matt is an excellent litigator."
"Matt is so bright, careful, smart and strategic."
"I appreciate Matthew's openness and candour about the files he is engaged in, whether things are going well or not well. I feel he understands what we need deeply and is in the fight with us."
"Matt is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with - the kind of litigator you can entrust with business-critical litigation."
"We rely heavily on his timely and strategic legal advice."
"Matthew is excellent: easy and enjoyable to work with, very responsive and quick."
"Matt Sammon is an excellent, respected lawyer, and his advocacy is superior."
"Matthew Sammon is a highly skilled litigator, effective and prepared. He is who you go to when you just have to win."
"Matt is a great litigator and very good at what he does."
"Mr. Sammon's commercial advice has been a cornerstone of our success."
"Matthew has a very high level of sophistication on the files we have together."
"Matt is an excellent litigator."
"Matt is so bright, careful, smart and strategic."
"I appreciate Matthew's openness and candour about the files he is engaged in, whether things are going well or not well. I feel he understands what we need deeply and is in the fight with us."
"Matt is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with - the kind of litigator you can entrust with business-critical litigation."
"We rely heavily on his timely and strategic legal advice."
"Matthew is excellent: easy and enjoyable to work with, very responsive and quick."