Matthew Rebus is an associate in Fasken’s Business Law group who helps businesses and investors build, grow and navigate pivotal transactions. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and fund formation, alongside ongoing corporate and commercial advice.
Matthew advises founders, management teams, boards and investors on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings and corporate reorganizations. His clients range from high-growth companies to established businesses and institutional investors. He also assists with corporate governance, commercial agreements and strategic initiatives.
Matthew works closely with clients to understand their businesses, priorities and appetite for risk. He brings a practical, business-minded approach to complex legal issues. His focus is on providing clear advice, anticipating challenges and helping clients make informed decisions. He values being someone clients can call early, whether to work through a difficult issue or explore a new idea.
A particular focus of Matthew’s practice is cross-border transactions and structuring, an area he further developed during his time at a global law firm based in New York. He coordinates with legal counsel and specialist advisors across jurisdictions to keep complex matters moving and align legal advice with commercial objectives.
Matthew also supports emerging businesses as they develop and scale. He advises on formation, ownership arrangements, commercial contracting and financing, helping founders establish a strong foundation for growth. Matthew’s approach is informed by his background in both law and business. He holds a combined JD and Honours Business Administration degree from Western University’s Faculty of Law and the Richard Ivey Business School. During his studies, he completed an exchange at the National University of Singapore. Matthew began his legal career at Fasken, where he summered and articled before joining as an associate in 2021. During his articles, he completed a secondment to Coinsquare.
