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
Explore People in Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Meet our teamInsights
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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… -
Capital Markets
2023 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.From time to time, securities regulators, including… -
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…
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Band 3, Litigation: General Commercial Ontario 2024
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The Legal 500 Canada Tier 2, Dispute Resolution: Ontario Ontario 2024
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The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms List Recognized, Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations) 2024
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Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 13 Goodmans lawyers recognized 2023
News & Events
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Dispute Resolution
Goodmans Partners Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2023
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2023 once again features Goodmans partners among Canada's experts in litigation.Congratulations to our 13 featured… -
Banking and Financial Services
Who's Who Legal Continues to Recognize Goodmans in the Canada 2023 Guide
We are pleased to share Goodmans lawyers have been recognized across Who's Who Legal's National Guide: Canada 2023. WWL National Guides identify national or regional leaders in a sector, industry… -
- 01:00 PM Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Litigation
Goodmans ePresents: The Future of Corporate Governance in Canada: Practical Insights
If you are on a board of directors, or advise one, please join us for a practical discussion on meeting new and evolving governance challenges in Canada.On April 18th, we will welcome Rahul Bhardwaj…