Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Goodmans represents Boards of Directors, management, shareholders and creditors in dealing with precedential and complex litigation. We have a tradition of excellence in solving corporate challenges that draws on our rich history of experience in dealing with corporate issues.
Our objective in every case and for every client is to provide value added services and assist with unlocking value-creation opportunities. Our success in achieving this objective results from our legal expertise, appreciation of business issues and capital markets, and intellectual creativity.
Above all else, we approach litigation as partners with our clients, committed to protecting and advancing their interests. We learn our clients’ business issues and work with them to agree on a strategy, a budget and objectives. Our role is to then execute the strategy and achieve our goals while minimizing the distractions litigation can present to a management team.
Expertise
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Appellate Advocacy
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Arbitration - Domestic and International
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Class Actions
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Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Litigation
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Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
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Dispute Resolution
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Estates and Trusts Litigation
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Insolvency Litigation
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Insurance Litigation
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Professional Liability
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Real Estate Litigation
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Construction and Infrastructure
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Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
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Intellectual Property
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Procurement
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Regulatory, Administrative and Public Law
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Securities Litigation
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Technology Disputes
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White Collar Defence and Investigations
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Meet our teamInsights
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Capital Markets
2022 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season – Key Areas of Focus
Reporting issuers in Canada are subject to governance standards and continuous disclosure obligations under securities laws and stock exchange rules. This Update discusses relevant governance and… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Bill 27 Prohibition on Non-Competition Clauses in Ontario Employment Contracts Amended to Include Exception for Executives
On November 30, 2021, Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021, received its third reading. Among other changes, the Bill amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) to add a… -
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Ontario Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Non-Competition Clauses in Employment Contracts and Requiring Right-to-Disconnect Policies for Employees
On October 26, 2021, the Ontario government introduced Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021. Among other changes, the Bill amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) to add a prohibition… -
Capital Markets
Canadian Securities Regulators Propose Guidance on Financial Statement Disclosure for IPOs
On August 12, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released proposed guidance on financial statement disclosure required for acquisitions completed before or concurrently with an IPO. If… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Another report, same Dey: New guidelines on corporate governance, Canadian Lawyer
Neill May is a contributor to Canadian Lawyer magazine. This article first appeared in the July, 2021 issue.Excerpt from "Another report, same Dey: New guidelines on corporate… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Changes Coming to the OBCA Will Give Ontario Businesses More Flexibility
Ontario’s Bill 213 – the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020 (the “Act”) – recently received Royal Assent, and its provisions, as they pertain to Ontario’s Business Corporations Act (the…
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Band 3, Litigation: General Commercial Ontario 2023
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The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms List Recognized, Corporate and Commercial 2023
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Benchmark Canada Recommended, Litigation Ontario 2022
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Most Frequently Recommended, Litigation - Corporate Commercial 2022
News & Events
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Dispute Resolution
Goodmans Partners Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2022
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2022 once again features Goodmans partners among Canada's experts in litigation.Congratulations to our 13 featured partners:Andrew… -
Dispute Resolution
Mark Dunn at the LSO's 2021 Safeguarding Real Estate Transactions Program
Mark Dunn will Chair the LSO's 2021 Safeguarding Real Estate Transactions Program. This program will be offered online. If your client's real estate transaction runs into trouble, can you… -
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Tamryn Jacobson at CanArbWeek 2021 - YCAP - New World, New Rules
Dramatic and profound changes have and will continue to affect the way arbitrations will be conducted. These coincide with a flurry of updated versions of institutional rules. Our knowledgeable panel…