Capital Markets

When accessing the public or private markets, or responding to market opportunities, regulatory shifts, cross border opportunities, or the need for innovative financing structures, Goodmans provides effective, commercially minded advice that advances our Capital Markets clients’ business objectives and minimizes execution risk.

Goodmans advises both domestic and global market participants on matters including:

• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). We advise issuers and underwriters on IPOs and listings on Canadian exchanges, with unmatched experience assisting U.S. and international companies accessing the Canadian public markets. Since 2000, Goodmans has been involved in more than 50% of inbound cross-border IPOs on the Toronto Stock Exchange
• Follow‑On, Debt, Hybrid and Structured Financings. Our lawyers counsel clients on short form and shelf prospectus offerings, private placements, rights offerings, and the full range of equity, debt, hybrid and structured products.
• Innovative Capital Markets Products. For clients seeking market‑leading experience in the creation and evolution of Canadian capital markets products, our lawyers have extensive experience with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), and other innovative structures.
• Regulatory, Disclosure and Compliance Advice. We deliver practical guidance on continuous disclosure, governance, filing requirements, market conduct, and regulatory developments—covering both routine compliance and sensitive, high‑stakes matters.
• Policy Insight and Regulatory Engagement. Goodmans lawyers often provide input on policy initiatives and regulatory instruments, with the ability to provide clients with insights informed by our long‑standing relationships with securities regulators.

With particularly strong experience supporting U.S. and international issuers, sponsors and investment dealers accessing the Canadian public markets, Goodmans offers extensive expertise across the full range of public and private financings.