Resource Sector Taxation, Taxnet Pro
Reverse vesting orders (“RVOs”) have become a common tool for restructuring insolvent corporations in a tax efficient manner. A traditional vesting order effects the transfer of the assets of an…
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Tax
Canada Introduces New Tax Incentives for Tech: 5 Things Companies Need to Know
In October 2026, the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association and the Council of Canadian Innovators launched the “Bet on Canada” campaign, calling for two tax measures to keep talent… -
Privacy and Data Protection
Canada’s New Children’s Privacy Code Signals Regulatory Expectations of Online Services
On October 20, 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the “OPC”) released the Children’s Privacy Code. The Code provides dedicated guidance for private-sector organizations that… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Corporate/Commercial 2026
Brad Ross and Emily Hamovitch served as Contributing Editors for the inaugural Chambers Global Practice Guide: Corporate/Commercial 2026, helping shape a new global resource featuring commentary from… -
Acquisition Finance
In-Depth: Acquisition and Leveraged Finance - Edition 13 - Canada
David Nadler, Dan Dedic, Caroline Descours, Cathy Costa-Faria, Chris Baxter, Zhiyao Chen, Kyle Gerow, and Michael Hassar have co-authored the Canada Chapter in Lexology's In-Depth: Acquisition and… -
Capital Markets
CSA Finalizes Amendments to Align Non-GAAP Financial Measures Disclosure Framework with IFRS 18
On October 15, 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published final amendments to National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure (“NI 52-112”) and… -
Banking and Finance
Deleveraging During a Proxy Contest: Lessons from the BC Securities Commission’s Decision in Zefiro
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) recently released its reasons in Re Zefiro Methane Corp., in which it declined to rescind a share issuance that Zefiro Methane Corp. (“Zefiro… -
Restructuring
Bradley Wiffen Quoted in the Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency & Restructuring
Goodmans Partner Bradley Wiffen shares his insights in two articles featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency & Restructuring.In “CCAA restructuring evolves as new tools gain ground… -
Restructuring
Restructuring and Insolvency in Canada: Overview, Thomson Reuters Practical Law
Joseph Pasquariello, Andrew Harmes and Josh Sloan have co-authored Restructuring and Insolvency in Canada: Overview published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law. The Q&A guide provides a… -
Tax
In-Depth: Securitisation Law - Edition 8 - Canada Chapter
Brian Empey, Francesca Guolo, and Jon Northup co-authored the Canada Chapter in Lexology's In-Depth: Securitisation Law - Edition 8. The 8th edition of The Securitisation Law Review, provides… -
Sports
Chambers Canada: Canada Sports Law - An Overview
Brad Ross and Tara Hunt co-authored Canada Sports Law - An Overview for the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide, offering insights into a sports industry being reshaped by institutional investment, evolving… -
Entertainment
So You Want To Produce In Canada, eh?
If you are considering producing in Canada, our latest guide outlines what you should be considering, and who can help you, to make sure you are not only saving time, but also money – who doesn’t want…
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Capital Markets
Emily Hamovitch Named 2026 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under
Goodmans is proud to congratulate Emily Hamovitch who has been honoured as a Lexpert® Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under for 2026.Emily is a partner in a business law group at Goodmans. Her… -
Amalia Berg Co-Hosts the INTA webinar: Business Transactions: Bankruptcy
Amalia Berg will co-host the INTA webinar: Business Transactions: Bankruptcy, exploring the practical trademark issues that can arise in business transactions and insolvency proceedings.The… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Awarded at the Lexology Index Awards 2026
Congratulations to Goodmans Partner Andrew Brodkin on winning the IP – Patents Lawyer of the Year Award at the Lexology Index Awards 2026!These awards celebrate individuals and firms that have… -
Banking and Finance
Goodmans Recognized in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2027
Goodmans is pleased to be featured in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2027, recognizing us as one of Canada’s most exceptional law firms across 41 industries and practices.We are also honoured to be… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Intellectual Property Litigation Team Distinguished in IAM Global Leaders 2027
We are pleased to share 3 of our Intellectual Property Litigation lawyers have been featured in the IAM Global Leaders 2027. This marks the third consecutive year that all 3 have earned this… -
Shareholder Activism
Brenda Gosselin at the 6th Palm Beach CorpGov Forum 2026
Join Goodmans Partner Brenda Gosselin at the 6th Palm Beach CorpGov Forum on November 5, 2026, in Palm Beach, Florida, where she will be a speaker at "2027 Proxy Season Lookahead – A Global… -
Restructuring
Goodmans Wins at the IFLR Americas Awards 2026
Congratulations to the Goodmans Restructuring team on winning ‘National Law Firm of the Year – Canada: Restructuring’ at the IFLR Americas Awards 2026. This award recognizes firms with the best track… -
Restructuring
Brendan O’Neill at the IIC 2026 Annual Conference
Join Goodmans Partner Brendan O’Neill on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 10:30 - 11:15 AM PDT at the IIC 2026 Annual Conference for the session, “Signed, Sealed, Released? Codifying Third Party Releases… -
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Brendan O’Neill, Andrew Harmes and Erik Axell at the Insolvency Insider Future Leaders Conference 2026
We are pleased to welcome the Insolvency Insider Future Leaders Conference 2026 to Goodmans on Thursday, October 29, 2026, bringing together emerging leaders from across the restructuring and… -
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Brad Halfin at Osgoode’s The National Forum on Construction Arbitration
Goodmans Partner Brad Halfin will be speaking at Osgoode’s The National Forum on Construction Arbitration: Designing, Building and Presenting the Case for the session, “Building the Evidentiary… -
Entertainment
Jaclyn Seidman Shares Lessons on Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Ownership
Goodmans Partner Jaclyn Seidman was recently featured in a profile exploring leadership, entrepreneurship and ownership.Drawing on her experience advising businesses, founders and creators, Jaclyn… -
Peter Ruby Appointed Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
We are incredibly proud to share that Peter Ruby has been appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. The appointment was announced by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General…