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Andrew is the Head of McCarthy Tétrault’s National White Collar and Investigations Group. He specializes in complex and cross-border investigations, regulatory and criminal defence, and professional discipline matters. His diverse experience includes practicing with Allen & Overy in New York City. In his investigations practice, Andrew addresses a wide range of exposures, including fraud, corruption, insider trading, money laundering, tax evasion and sanctions violations. He often appears before administrative tribunals, as well as appearing before the court of Ontario, including in the successful defence of the former CEO of Nortel on criminal fraud charges. He teaches at University of Toronto Law School, and publishes widely on matters relating to financial crime and investigations. He has been active in pro bono work throughout in his career, including acting for Guantanamo Bay detainees.
Ontario Bar, 1997; New York Bar, 2004
Advocates Society, International Bar Association; Canadian Bar Association; Canadian Bar Association
Co-editor, CCH’s Annotated Ontario Securities Legislation
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Andrew Matheson is renowned for the breadth of his experience, covering corporate investigations and compliance, criminal defence and professional disciplinary proceedings. He heads McCarthy Tétrault's national white-collar and investigations group from Toronto.
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Andrew couldn't be more collegial or responsive, in addition to being an exceptionally strong lawyer.
Andrew is a legal genius who is cloaked in humility and genuine concern for his clients. The complexity of issues he handles is hidden in his expert communication skills appropriate for the audience.
Andy is a phenomenal resource in all areas of relevance and in the support he provided.
Andrew is a fantastic lawyer who consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the legal issues of his clients.
Andrew has deep experience, an excellent way with clients and regulators, and a keen sense on cross-border issues.
Andrew couldn't be more collegial or responsive, in addition to being an exceptionally strong lawyer.
Andrew is a legal genius who is cloaked in humility and genuine concern for his clients. The complexity of issues he handles is hidden in his expert communication skills appropriate for the audience.
Andy is a phenomenal resource in all areas of relevance and in the support he provided.
Andrew is a fantastic lawyer who consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the legal issues of his clients.
Andrew has deep experience, an excellent way with clients and regulators, and a keen sense on cross-border issues.