Matthew Bernardo

Matthew Bernardo is a Toronto-based partner in Gowling WLG's Infrastructure and Construction Industry Group, where he provides strategic counsel to clients across the infrastructure spectrum. Recognized for his depth of experience in progressive design-build and other delivery models, Matthew takes a holistic and analytical approach to helping clients navigate complex project challenges. Having served as in-house counsel for a multinational infrastructure and construction company headquartered in Spain, he brings firsthand understanding of clients' needs, risk tolerances, and business objectives to every project. Organizations value his ability to blend comprehensive legal insight with sophisticated financial acumen, drawing on his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation to provide well-rounded counsel. Matthew's talent for distilling intricate contractual complexities into actionable risk-mitigating strategies, combined with his sector-specific knowledge and strategic business perspective, makes him a trusted advisor to clients pursuing and implementing high-stakes infrastructure projects.