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Wiz J. Khayat

JD/MBA MANAGING PRINCIPAL

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Wiz J. Khayat

Mr. Wiz J. Khayat is a distinguished legal and financial expert with profound proficiency in mergers and acquisitions, corporate and capital market transactions and private equity. With a transactional portfolio surpassing $10 billion, he is a trusted advisor renowned for his strategic acumen in high-stakes corporate transactions.


Mr. Khayat commenced his legal career at McCarthy Tétrault before advancing to Allen and Overy LLP in Dubai as an International Capital Markets lawyer, where he advised investment banks and corporations on the issuance, placement and public listing of structured bonds.

He co-founded Trimaven Capital Advisors, a boutique real estate investment bank, and held the position of Director of Investment Banking. In this role, he led mergers and acquisition, asset advisory, fairness opinion/valuation and financing transactions. Additionally, he founded sister firm Trimaven Private Capital Markets (TPCM Inc.), focusing on the placement of private sponsor capital by institutional, family-office and high-net worth investors. 

Prior to founding WizLaw, Mr. Khayat served as Principal and General Counsel at an Alternative Asset Manager, spearheading complex financing transactions across various sectors, including energy, commodities, mining, financial services and other segments. His leadership was instrumental in the growth of the Asset Manager, which increased 8x fold in size over his tenure, topping $4 billion.

Mr. Khayat earned a J.D./MBA from the University of Western Ontario and Richard Ivey School of Business (Dean’s List), and a B.Comm. with Distinction from the University of Toronto. Mr. Khayat is a proud father of three boys, and a dog named Goose.

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Matthew Sokolsky

OF COUNSEL

Mr. Sokolsky is a skilled litigator with expertise in complex commercial & corporate disputes.

He delivers sharp strategies in court and arbitration. Trusted for his precision and judgment and achieving winning outcomes.

Matthew Sokolsky

Matthew Sokolsky is Of Counsel at Wiz Law and one of Toronto’s most respected and sought-after litigation lawyers, with over 20 years of experience advising and representing clients in complex, high-value disputes. Known for his sharp strategic thinking, commercial sensibility, and tactical precision, Mr. Sokolsky is widely regarded as a tactical and unflinching advocate who combines intellectual rigour with courtroom grit.

Mr. Sokolsky maintains a broad civil litigation practice with particular strength in sophisticated commercial disputes, including breach of contract claims, shareholder and partnership conflicts, oppression remedies, business torts, professional negligence actions, and complex multi-party litigation. His practice also encompasses a broad spectrum of civil litigation, with emphasis on construction law, real estate matters, and employment law. With a deep understanding of corporate dynamics and risk, Mr. Sokolsky crafts litigation strategies that are both aggressive and commercially calibrated.

Mr. Sokolsky regularly acts as lead counsel in mediations and private arbitrations, where his disciplined preparation and credibility with decision-makers consistently drive favorable, cost-effective outcomes. His ability to navigate sensitive, confidential disputes makes him a trusted ally for corporate clients seeking resolution without unnecessary exposure or prolonged proceedings.

In the courtroom, Mr. Sokolsky brings a commanding presence and a meticulous approach. He has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and has significant trial and appellate experience, including appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada. Notably, he acted as counsel in Delight Textiles Limited v. Bellini Custom Cabinetry Ltd., a precedent-setting case involving contractual interpretation and property encroachment. Mr. Sokolsky is frequently called upon to handle urgent injunctions, interlocutory motions, and strategically sensitive matters where timing and precision are critical.

Clients and colleagues consistently turn to Mr. Sokolsky for his clear-eyed litigation judgment, disciplined execution, and fierce client advocacy. Whether steering protracted trials, resolving boardroom-level conflicts, or crafting forward-looking litigation strategy, Mr. Sokolsky delivers with rigor, discretion, and results.

Mr. Sokolsky holds an undergraduate degree from Huron University College at The University of Western Ontario and has built a career defined by legal acumen, commercial insight, and unwavering commitment to client success.

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