Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 
Matthew Getzler is a partner at Torkin Manes LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Client Services and Tax Groups in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning for owner-managers, private corporations and high-net-worth individuals, with an emphasis on trusts and estates, succession planning, estate planning for family businesses, corporate reorganizations, cross-border transactions and tax planning for multinational corporations.
Matthew advises clients on wills and estates matters involving personal and corporate tax planning, including complex wills designed to align with broader corporate tax strategies, cross-border planning for dual citizens and post-mortem tax planning. He works closely with individuals, families and business owners to develop practical strategies tailored to their personal, business and long-term planning objectives.
Drawing on his corporate and tax planning background, Matthew provides practical guidance on matters involving business succession, trusts and estates administration, and integrated tax and estate planning. He takes a comprehensive approach to understanding each client’s circumstances, helping them navigate legal, financial and family considerations while addressing current and future planning needs.
Matthew is recognized in legal publications including Best Lawyers in Canada and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. He was also named a Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40 in 2019.
