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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Estates and Trusts Litigation
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Insolvency Litigation
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Insurance Litigation
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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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 Litigation
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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
Explore People in Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Meet our teamInsights
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Energy
Supreme Court of Canada Interprets the Telecommunications Act
In Telus Communications Inc. v. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the correct interpretation of the term “transmission line”, as used in sections 43 and… -
Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2025 - Canada Chapter
Mark Dunn and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2025. Crisis Management explores the key factors that businesses… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Court Declines to Rule Out Duty of Care Owed by Social Media Platforms to School Boards
In Toronto District School Board v. Meta Platforms Inc. et al. (2025 ONSC 1499), Ontario Superior Court Justice Leiper dismissed a motion to strike a lawsuit commenced by the Toronto District School… -
Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2024 - Canada Chapter
Mark Dunn and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2024. Through a series of interviews with expert legal… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Director Duties and Climate Change
Decisions earlier this year from the English courts in ClientEarth v Shell Plc et al., and the recent appeal decision from the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, shed light on climate change issues… -
Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
Market Intelligence Crisis Management 2023 - Canada Chapter
Mark Dunn and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of Market Intelligence Crisis Management 2023. Market Intelligence offers readers a highly accessible take on the crucial issues of the…
Awards & Recognition
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Director and Officer Liability Practice 2026
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Insurance Law 2026
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Corporate Governance Practice 2026
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Corporate and Commercial Litigation 2026
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… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Named One of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026
We are proud to announce Goodmans has once again been featured on The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms list, recognizing us as one of the country’s best law firms for 2026.Goodmans was listed… -
Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
Carlie Fox and Michael Wilson at the Law Society of Ontario’s 15th Business Law Summit 2025
Goodmans partner Carlie Fox is co-chair of Law Society of Ontario’s 15th Business Law Summit taking place on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Donald Lamont Learning Centre.She will be joined by…