Matthew Nordlund Associate
Matthew Nordlund is an associate at Taylor McCaffrey LLP practicing civil litigation, with a primary focus on insurance defence and construction disputes.
Matthew acts for local, national, and international insurers across the full spectrum of insurance litigation. His practice includes defending insured defendants in complex liability matters, prosecuting subrogated actions on behalf of insurers, and providing coverage opinions on a range of insurance claims. He also has experience defending institutional and organizational defendants in complex civil proceedings, including class actions.
Complementing his insurance practice, Matthew maintains a substantial construction litigation practice. He represents owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in disputes arising from construction projects, including contractual disputes, builders’ liens, delay claims, deficiency claims, and professional negligence matters.
Matthew graduated first in his class from the Faculty of Law at Robson Hall, earning the Gold Medal for highest standing. During law school he was recognized as a Pitblado Scholar and received numerous course prizes. During his studies, Matthew clerked at the Manitoba Court of Appeal, where he assisted the Court with appellate proceedings across a broad range of civil and criminal matters.
Matthew has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for Insurance Law in 2025 and 2026.
He has also been involved in a number of volunteer initiatives, including work with the Canadian Journal of Human Rights and Pro Bono Students Canada. He previously served as a board member of the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network and currently serves as a board member of the Elmwood Community Resource Centre.
- Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2026 for work in Insurance Law
- University of Manitoba Gold Medal – J.D. Program (for highest overall standing in the Juris Doctor program)
- Honourable Alexander Morris Exhibition Prize (for highest overall standing in the Juris Doctor program)
- Neil James MacDonald Memorial Prize, Criminal Law (for highest standing in Criminal Law and Procedure)
- Jack Rice Memorial Prize (for highest standing in Administrative Law)
- D.A. Thompson Q.C. Prize (for highest standing in Property Law)
- D.A. Thompson Q.C. Prize (for highest standing in Tort Law)
- D.A. Thompson Q.C. Prize (for highest standing in Income Tax Law)
- D.A. Thompson Q.C. Prize (for highest mark in Trusts)
- Jane Evans Q.C. Prize (for highest combined standing in Property Law, Trusts, and Wills & Estates)
- Pitblado Scholar: 2015-2018
- Law Clerk – Manitoba Court of Appeal
- Director – Manitoba Harm Reduction Network (2020-present)
- Director – Elmwood Community Resource Centre (2018-present)
- Legal Help Centre Volunteer – Pro Bono Students Canada (2016)
- Junior Editor – Canadian Journal of Human Rights (2015-2016)
The Workers Compensation Board v Ali, 2020 MBCA 122
Counsel for the successful Appellant physician in a decision of the Manitoba Court of Appeal establishing the governing analytical framework for dismissals for delay under Rule 24.01 of the Manitoba Court of Kings Bench Rules. The Court allowed the appeal and dismissed a longstanding medical malpractice action for inordinate and inexcusable delay.
6165347 Manitoba Inc. et al. v Robinson et al., 2023 MBKB 114; 2025 MBCA 33 (appeal allowed)
Trial and appellate counsel successfully defending a municipal official in a complex misfeasance in public office claim arising from a major Winnipeg development dispute. The matter proceeded through a multi-week trial and was ultimately overturned on appeal, with the Manitoba Court of Appeal dismissing the claims in their entirety. Leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada was denied.
Linde v Max Insurance Company, 2023 MBKB 74; aff’d 2025 MBCA 13; rehearing refused 2025 MBCA 46
Trial and appellate counsel for the insurer in a first-party property insurance dispute involving allegations of bad faith in the handling of a fire loss claim. Following trial in the Court of King’s Bench, the plaintiff’s claims were dismissed. The judgment was upheld on appeal and a subsequent motion for reconsideration of the appeal was also dismissed.
Evanson v Fort La Bosse School Division et al., 2021 MBQB 216
Trial counsel for a high school student defending a negligence claim arising from an accident at a Manitoba school. Following trial, the Court of Queen’s Bench found that the student had not breached the applicable standard of care and dismissed the claim against him.
3559972 Manitoba Ltd. et al. v Pethrick et al., 2022 MBQB 39
Trial counsel for a physiotherapist defending a claim by her former clinic seeking to enforce non-competition and non-solicitation clauses following her departure to another practice. Following trial, the Court of King’s Bench held that the restrictive covenants were unreasonable and unenforceable and dismissed the plaintiffs’ claim in its entirety.
Isaacson v Credential Insurance Services Inc., 2020 MBCA 103
Appellate counsel for the respondent insurance services company in a dispute concerning post-termination entitlement to commissions on insurance products sold through credit unions. The Manitoba Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial judge’s interpretation of the parties’ contractual arrangements governing commissions and renewal payments.
Winnipeg (City) v Barcoga Holdings Inc., 2023 MBCA 19
Appellate counsel in a statutory appeal arising from a partial expropriation of commercial property in Winnipeg. The Manitoba Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the Land Value Appraisal Commission’s determination of compensation for injurious affection to the remaining lands.
Matthew has appeared as counsel in more than twenty reported decisions before the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench, the Manitoba Court of Appeal, and courts in other jurisdictions, including the following:
- Winnipeg (City) v Caspian Projects Inc., et al., 2020 MBQB 131;
- Wesco Distribution Canada GP Inc. v Fenchurch General Insurance Company, 2020 MBQB 166;
- Springs of Living Water Centre Inc. v The Government of Manitoba, 2020 MBQB 185;
- Madison Holdings Ltd. v Winnipeg (City), 2021 MBCA 94;
- Aleshka v Fettes et al., 2021 MBQB 14;
- 6165347 Manitoba Inc. et al. v The City of Winnipeg et al., 2021 MBQB 165;
- Lovell v Ontario (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry), 2022 ONSC 4825
- Lovell v Ontario (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry), 2022 ONSC 423
- River Ridge 2 Facility Inc. v Manshield Construction LP et al., 2023 MBKB 61;
- River Ridge 2 Facility Inc. v Manshield Construction LP et al., 2024 MBKB 38;
- Nanowski v Winnipeg (City of), 2024 MBCA 81;
- Miss Browns Hot Pressed Sandwhich and Coffee Corp. v 5500967 Manitoba Ltd. et al., 2025 MBKB 56
- 6165347 Manitoba Inc. et al. v The City of Winnipeg et al., 2025 MBKB 149
