Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Healthcare team is widely regarded as leaders and innovators in healthcare delivery industries throughout North America. Over the past 25 years, we have closely studied demographic influences, legislative changes and technological advancements to help us provide an evolving breadth of legal support.
We work with a broad range of Canadian and U.S. Healthcare organizations representing all levels of stakeholders in hospitals, pharmaceutical organizations, laboratories, alternative health providers, lenders, regulators, professional associations, entrepreneurs and financial advisors. We are known for our dedicated Aging & Healthcare group and our work across the seniors living “continuum of care”, which includes active/independent living, various levels of retirement/assisted living housing, complex/ long-term care, rehabilitation centres and private hospitals.
Our specialized services include:
- Strategic Health Markets Advisory, Growth Planning and Healthcare Deal Creation
- Specialized Healthcare Debt Planning and Liaison Services
- Transactional Regulatory Services
- Regulatory Navigation
- Ongoing Regulatory Compliance for Complex Care and High Acuity Communities
Recognizing that technology and innovation are pivotal to healthcare delivery, Goodmans supports deal creation opportunities and networking environments. We provide legal advisory services to equity investors, lenders, industry associations, regulators and entrepreneurs in a variety of settings including investment arrangements, support contracts, group purchasing or service provision structures, intellectual property, information technology, accessing capital markets, procurement, private-public partnerships, regulatory advice and exit strategies.
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Meet our teamFeatured Work
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Maple acquires Beyond ADHD
Goodmans LLP acted for Maple Corporation in connection with its acquisition of Beyond ADHD, whereby Beyond ADHD will operate as a Maple subsidiary… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Andlauer Healthcare Group acquired by UPS
Goodmans LLP acted for Andlauer Healthcare Group (“AHG”) in connection with its acquisition by UPS via an all-cash transaction that values AHG at an equity value of approximately C$2.2 billion… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
GTCR to acquire Dentalcorp for C$2.2 billion
Goodmans LLP is advising GTCR LLC in connection with its proposed acquisition of dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“Dentalcorp”) by way of a plan of arrangement in a transaction that values Dentalcorp at… -
Shareholder Activism
Board of Quipt Home Medical enters cooperation agreement with Kanen Wealth Management
Goodmans LLP represented the Board of Quipt Home Medical Corp. (or the “Board”) in connection with a notice from Philotimo Fund LP, an entity affiliated with Kanen Wealth Management LLC, announcing… -
Aging and Healthcare
Welltower to acquire Amica Senior Lifestyles portfolio for $4.6 billion
Goodmans LLP is advising Welltower Inc. in connection with its announced acquisition of a portfolio of senior housing communities from Amica Senior Lifestyles and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for… -
Shareholder Activism
Roivant Sciences Ltd. announces resignation and replacement of Arbutus’ entire Board
Goodmans LLP acted for Roivant Sciences Ltd. in connection with its successful removal and replacement of all members of the Board of Directors of Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (or the “Board…
Insights
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Banking and Financial Services
Ontario Proposes New Legislation to Reform Ontario’s Long-Term Care Sector
On October 28, 2021, the Ontario government introduced proposed legislation designed to reform Ontario’s long-term care sector. The proposed legislation acts upon advice provided by the Long-Term Care… -
Aging and Healthcare
Ontario Proposes Protections From Civil Liability Relating to COVID-19 Exposure
With the introduction of the Supporting Ontario's Recovery Act, 2020 (the “Act”) Ontario becomes the third jurisdiction in Canada and the 38th jurisdiction in North America to propose protections from… -
Aging and Healthcare
Amendments to Long-Term Care Regulations Seek to Ease Staffing Requirements During Pandemics
On March 20, 2020, amendments to Regulation 79/10 under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 came into force, streamlining current staffing and training procedures in long-term care homes… -
Aging and Healthcare
Amendments to Long-Term Care Legislation Aim to Modernize Public Consultation Process
In connection with Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2019, the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care (the “Ministry”) implemented a series of changes to its public consultation process…
Awards & Recognition
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Health Care Law 2026
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Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 8 Goodmans lawyers recognized 2025
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Health Care Law 2025
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Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences 17 Goodmans lawyers recognized 2024
News & Events
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Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Recognized in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2026
Goodmans is pleased to share we are once again featured in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2026, recognizing us as one of Canada’s most exceptional law firms across 42 industries and practices.We are also… -
Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Honoured Again with Top-Tier Recognition from Chambers and Partners
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2026 Guide.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on… -
Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Once Again Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025
We are pleased to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025 once again features Goodmans lawyers among Canada's top-ranked experts.Congratulations to our 8 featured lawyers:Amalia…