Mr. Wiz J. Khayat is a legal and financial expert with $10B+ in deal experience. He’s led major M&A and capital market transactions across sectors. A founder of two investment firms, he drove SAF Group’s growth to $4B AUM. He’s also active in youth sports and global charitable work
Mr. Wiz J. Khayat is a distinguished legal and financial expert with profound proficiency in mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital markets. 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 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 acquisitions, asset advisory, valuations, and financing transactions. Additionally, he founded Trimaven Private Capital Markets (TPCM Inc.), focusing on private sponsor capital placements.
At SAF Group, Mr. Khayat served as General Counsel and Principal, spearheading complex financing transactions across various sectors, including energy, commodities, mining, and financial services. His leadership was instrumental in the growth of SAF Group, increasing assets under management eightfold to over $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, Rotman.
An active community member, Mr. Khayat contributes to youth sports through coaching and other roles, and engages in charitable initiatives, including work with AIDS orphans in South Africa.
Mr. Sokolsky is a skilled litigator with expertise in complex commercial and corporate disputes.
He delivers sharp strategies in court and arbitration.
Trusted for his precision and judgment.
Known for achieving strong, discreet outcomes.”
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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