Matthew Wade Taylor

Matthew W. Taylor is a Senior Associate at Sotos LLP whose practice focuses on securities litigation, investor protection, and complex class action litigation. He co-leads the Sotos Investor Protection Group, representing investors in disputes involving unsuitable investment advice, advisor misconduct, professional negligence, private and alternative investments, and significant investment losses. He frequently acts on behalf of investors in alternative asset classes such private equity funds, private credit funds, and hedge funds.

Matthew is a frequent writer, speaker, and lecturer on securities litigation and class actions. He writes a securities law column for Investment Executive and serves as a supervising lawyer at the Osgoode Hall Law School Investor Protection Clinic.

Prior to joining Sotos, Matthew practised at a leading plaintiff-side class action firm, where his practice was devoted to complex class action and multi-plaintiff litigation. He has been counsel on multiple trials, including a common issues trial, and on motions involving summary judgment, certification under the Class Proceedings Act , and leave to proceed under Part XXIII.1 of the Securities Act . He has appeared before the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the Commercial List.

Matthew brings a distinctive analytical perspective to his practice from his previous career as a protein biochemist involved in HIV and cancer research. His scientific training enables him to work effectively with complex technical and expert evidence. His broader litigation experience includes pharmaceutical and medical device product liability and institutional abuse matters.

Matthew advances his clients’ interests through analytical rigour and a pragmatic approach to litigation.

Outside the office, he enjoys hiking, biking, reading, and spending time in nature.