M. John Mate

Nauticor legal is owned and operated by M. John Mate, Bachelor of Arts (Memorial University) Juris Doctor (University of Windsor), a Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public that is licensed to practice law in Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. In the mid-1990’s John started his legal career on Bay Street working for what was then and still is one of the largest law firms in Canada, Fasken Martineau. While at Fasken’s and later in his career he has representing some of Canada’s largest companies in complex matters. However, in the late 1990’s he declined a lucrative, long term offer with that firm to return to Newfoundland. In Newfoundland he worked for two other large law firms in St. John’s becoming an equity partner in just five years, years and later becoming the Chair of the Marine and Fishery Practice Group and Co-Chair of their Real Estate Group at what was then the largest law firm in Newfoundland and one of the ten largest in Canada. However, having accomplished what he wanted at the large law firms for over 15 years, John started Nauticor as a boutique operation in 2011, focusing on the areas outlined elsewhere on this site. Nauticor’s is experienced in assisting businesses and individuals in navigating Canada’s complicated immigration rules and regulations. We have also represented clients in court on immigration related matters and have been referred clients from immigration consultants who are not able to represent their clients in court.