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Matthew J. Villeneuve
Managing Partner
Matthew' s Practice Areas
Matthew' s Team
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Julie Legacy
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Maureen Brown
519.672.5666 x7298
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Education & Year of Call
- LLB, University of Windsor (2005)
- International Business, HEAO Arnhem International Business School, Arnhem, the Netherlands (2002)
- International Business, Institut De Formation Internationale, Rouen, France (2001)
- Honours Business Administration Co-op, University of Windsor (2001)
Biography
“There are a lot of choices to be made in family law, but those choices should not be judged without an understanding of the reasons behind them. I want to help define those reasons and work towards achieving your goals.”
Before joining McKenzie Lake and accepting the role of Practice Group leader of the Family Law Department, Matthew Villeneuve spent many years practicing family law in London, Ontario. During this time, Matthew worked both as a partner in a full-service law firm and also at a boutique family law firm. Those opportunities allowed him to expand his knowledge as a family law lawyer and to continue to discover creative solutions to the challenges clients face.
Matthew takes pride in representing his clients with integrity and using his experience to effectively advocate on their behalves in the most efficient forum for their unique situations. Matthew regularly resolves matters through negotiation, mediation, and the litigation process. Matthew can assist clients with a wide range of issues particular to their family law concerns.
Named Associate Managing Partner in December 2020 and then Managing Partner in 2023, Matthew will lead the firm and its strategic initiatives. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Matthew completed an Honours Business Administration degree at the University of Windsor and then continued his studies both at the Institut De Formation Internationale in Rouen, France and the HEAO Arnhem International Business School in the Netherlands. Matthew’s business background has become an advantage he shares with his clients.
Matthew’s spare time is occupied with hockey, golf and travelling.
Biography
“There are a lot of choices to be made in family law, but those choices should not be judged without an understanding of the reasons behind them. I want to help define those reasons and work towards achieving your goals.”
Before joining McKenzie Lake and accepting the role of Practice Group leader of the Family Law Department, Matthew Villeneuve spent many years practicing family law in London, Ontario. During this time, Matthew worked both as a partner in a full-service law firm and also at a boutique family law firm. Those opportunities allowed him to expand his knowledge as a family law lawyer and to continue to discover creative solutions to the challenges clients face.
Matthew takes pride in representing his clients with integrity and using his experience to effectively advocate on their behalves in the most efficient forum for their unique situations. Matthew regularly resolves matters through negotiation, mediation, and the litigation process. Matthew can assist clients with a wide range of issues particular to their family law concerns.
Named Associate Managing Partner in December 2020 and then Managing Partner in 2023, Matthew will lead the firm and its strategic initiatives. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Matthew completed an Honours Business Administration degree at the University of Windsor and then continued his studies both at the Institut De Formation Internationale in Rouen, France and the HEAO Arnhem International Business School in the Netherlands. Matthew’s business background has become an advantage he shares with his clients.
Matthew’s spare time is occupied with hockey, golf and travelling.
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Professional Associations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Law Society of Upper Canada
- Middlesex Family Law Association
- Middlesex Law Association
- Ontario Bar Association
