Matthijs van Gaalen is a partner who works with lenders to cost-effectively and efficiently advance mid-market financing transactions. His practice benefits from the application of a proprietary management system he helped bring to fruition called LendR, which offers clients a unique approach to the automation and management of commercial lending portfolios. His remarkable contributions have earned him prestigious recognition within the legal community. In 2021, Canadian Lawyer magazine included Matthijs in its "Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers" list, underscoring his pioneering role in embracing innovation and technology within commercial financing transactions. In 2018, his innovative portfolio lending practice and the associated proprietary software were honored with the Financial Times' coveted "Innovation in the Business of Law" award. Matthijs also handles transactions faced with enforcement, insolvency and restructuring matters, and has represented a range of stakeholders in face of enforcement actions, including financial institutions, debtors, and potential purchasers. Matthijs is deeply engaged in the realm of politics. He has served as the Vice-President of the Conservative Party of Canada and is currently a distinguished member of the Arbitration Committee.
