Matthew DeAmorim Photo
Matthew DeAmorim Photo
Matthew DeAmorim Photo

Matt DeAmorim is building a legal practice in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Matt acts on a variety of securities matters and general corporate transactions including contested transactions, mergers and acquisitions, prospectus offerings, private placements, reverse takeovers, corporate governance matters, and securities regulatory matters.

During his legal studies, Matt was actively involved in his community and volunteered with the Western Business Law Clinic, providing legal information and services to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. He was also a peer mentor through the Western Law Peer Mentorship Program.



Education & Admissions

2020
Called to the Ontario bar
2019
J.D.Western University
2015
BA The University of Waterloo

Publications

  • “Letters of Credit and the Autonomy Principle”, (2021), Nat. Insol. Review, Volume 38, Number 3 (June 2021)

Insights (11 Posts)View More

Featured Insight

Deadline for VRCA Compliance Extended Again: The Latest Development in Stablecoin Regulation

On September 26, 2024, the CSA announced a further extension of the compliance deadline applicable to stablecoins and other crypto assets.

Read More
Nov 1, 2024
Featured Insight

Under Construction: The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) Publish Proposed Regulatory Framework for Public Investment Funds Seeking to Invest in Crypto Assets

The CSA published proposed amendments to NI 81-102 and Companion Policy 81-102CP to create a regulatory framework for investment funds investing in crypto.

Read More
Jan 31, 2024
Featured Insight

Please Pay the Ferryman: OSC Seeks to Levy Additional Fees on Registered and Unregistered Crypto Asset Trading Platforms (CTPs)

The OSC proposed amendments to OSC Rule 13-502 Fees and OSC Rule 13-503 (Commodity Futures Act) Fee and its impact on crypto asset trading platforms.

Read More
Nov 16, 2023
Featured Insight

CSA Provides Further Guidance on the Regulation of Stablecoins

The Canadian Securities Administrators provide further guidance on an interim approach to the regulation of stablecoins (VRCAs) in Canada.

Read More
Oct 24, 2023
Featured Insight

Registration Roundup: The Development of Securities Regulation of Crypto Trading Platforms (CTPs) in Canada

The Canadian Securities Administrators have continued to develop the securities regulatory framework applicable to crypto trading platforms.

Read More
May 17, 2023
Featured Insight

Ask Not for Whom the Bell Tolls….The Clock is Ticking for Unregistered Crypto Trading Platforms Operating in Canada as CSA Announce Enhanced Pre-Registration Undertakings

CSA Staff Notice 21-332: Increased compliance standards for crypto exchanges and guidance on the application of Canadian securities laws to crypto assets.

Read More
Mar 8, 2023
Featured Insight

Going Private Transactions in Canada: Key Considerations

An overview of how Canadian public companies may effect a going private transaction and summarizes several key benefits of going private

Read More
Aug 10, 2022
Featured Insight

Canadian Regulatory Direction and Pressure for Cryptocurrency Platforms

Canadian regulators affirm their position on 'crypto trading platforms' through CSA Staff Notice 21-329 and subsequent enforcement action.

Read More
Jul 7, 2021
Featured Insight

Grabbing Headlines – NEO Introduces New ‘G-Corp’ to Provide Greater Opportunities for Capital Raising

NEO Exchange Inc. announces innovative listing offering to facilitate capital-raising opportunities for earlier stage and high growth companies.

Read More
Apr 19, 2021
Featured Insight

Commercial Landlord and Tenant Insolvencies: The Need to Know for Sub-tenants

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, it is particularly important for sub-tenants and landlords to consider the ramifications of an insolvent head-tenant.

Read More
Apr 13, 2021
Featured Insight

A Win for Landlords: Letters of Credit and the Autonomy Principle

Five takeaways from 7636156 Canada Inc. (Re), 2020 ONCA 681.

Read More
Jan 4, 2021

Deals & Cases (4 Posts)

McMillan Advises Bitfarms in its Settlement of Hostile Takeover by Riot Platforms

On September 23, 2024, Bitfarms Ltd. entered into a settlement agreement with Riot Platforms Inc.

Read More
Sep 23, 2024
Featured Insight

ASKO Holding’s wholly owned subsidiary, Başak Traktör Tarim Ziraat Ve Iş Makinalari Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş, acquires approximately 96.7% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Buhler Industries Inc.

On December 28, 2023, Başak Traktör Tarim Ziraat Ve Iş Makinalari Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASKO Holding completed its acquisition of all the common shares of Buhler Industries Inc. owned by Combine Factory Rostselmash Ltd., representing 96.7% of the issued and outstanding Shares of the Company.

Read More
Dec 28, 2023
Featured Insight

McMillan Advises Thoma Bravo in its $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Magnet Forensics Inc.

On April 6, 2023, Thoma Bravo successfully completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares of Magnet Forensics Inc. (“Magnet”) (TSX: MAGT) for $1.8 Billion, by way of a plan of arrangement.  

Read More
Apr 6, 2023
Featured Insight

Johnson Controls announces senior notes offering due 2028 and 2032

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) (“JCI”) announced its €600 million offering of 3% senior notes due 2028 and its US$400 million offering of 4.9% senior notes due 2032.

Read More
Sep 6, 2022