Mergers and Acquisitions
Goodmans Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice provides the highest level of client service on complex, high-profile transactions across industries and borders. Our expertise spans the spectrum of key markets and transaction types, including intricate and high-stakes public M&A, private equity investment and founder exit strategies. If the transaction is reported in the business pages, chances are we played a role.
Canada’s leading law firm on the design of bespoke, creative, cross-border (and domestic) M&A structures, we get transactions done efficiently and effectively. We strive to offer a seamless international deal-making experience, with a single point-of-contact and streamlined oversight and guidance on all international legal tasks, across all advisory groups.
Our clients know us as first-rate dealmakers, with unique responsiveness, energy and passion to close the deal. Our M&A lawyers are regularly retained by new clients seeking our expertise on “bet the company” transactions. By maintaining both a keen understanding of the business and legal environment, and a sharp focus on the issues particular to each deal, we respond quickly and creatively to the nuances and challenges of sophisticated transactions, both large and small. We are committed to ensuring transactions are completed on our clients’ terms and schedules.
We act on all M&A deal types, from mid-market, domestic private M&A, to multi-billion dollar, multi-party, multi-jurisdictional transactions.
On a per-capita basis, Goodmans has more leading M&A lawyers than any other firm.
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Meet our teamFeatured Work
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Ace Beverage Group acquired by Corby Spirit and Wine
Goodmans LLP acted for Ace Beverage Group in the acquisition of 90% of its outstanding shares by Corby Spirit and Wine Limited for $148.5 million… -
Mining
Hudbay Minerals buys Copper Mountain Mining
Goodmans LLP acted for Hudbay Minerals Inc. in the closing of its previously announced court-approved plan of arrangement with Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, pursuant to which Hudbay has acquired… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Group led by Michael Andlauer buys Ottawa Senators
Goodmans LLP is acting for an entity controlled by Michael Andlauer in its agreement to purchase the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club from the Melnyk Estate. The Ottawa Senators are one of seven NHL… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Docebo Inc. acquires Edugo.AI
Goodmans LLP acted for Docebo Inc. (“Docebo”) in its acquisition of Edugo.AI (“Edugo”), a Generative AI-based Learning Technology that uses advanced Large Language Models and algorithms to optimize… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Sale of CampBrain to Clubessential Subsidiary Vermont Systems
Goodmans LLP acted for CampBrain, a best-in-class SaaS solution for camp management and registration, in connection with its sale to Clubessential subsidiary Vermont Systems, the leading provider of… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Gamut Capital Management to Acquire Extreme Reach
Goodmans LLP is acting for Gamut Capital Management, L.P. (“Gamut”), a leading New York-based middle market private equity firm, in its definitive agreement to acquire Extreme Reach, Inc. (“Extreme…
Insights
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Capital Markets
Alberta Court Applies “Fair and Reasonable” Test in Considering Plan of Arrangement
In HEAL Global Holdings Corp (Re), the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (the “Court”) refused to approve an acquisition of a privately owned Alberta corporation pursuant to a plan of arrangement on… -
Private Equity and Venture Capital
The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 8th Edition - Canada Chapter
Brenda Gosselin and Stephen Pincus co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 8th Edition. The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review is a… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Making Private M&A Transactions Happen in a Challenging Economic Market, Lexpert
Randy McAuley and Julian Di Bartolomeo share insights on the creative solutions dealmakers will need moving forward… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Treatment of Canadian Retirement Plans in M&A Transactions
The treatment of Canadian retirement plans in M&A transactions depends on a number of factors, including the type of plan, the deal structure and the province of plan registration. Unlike the… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Sandpiper Calls the Tune – Ontario Court Examines Shareholder Meeting Timing Requirements
How much time can a board take to convene a requisitioned meeting of securityholders? The recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Sandpiper Real Estate Fund 4 Limited Partnership v… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review 9th Edition - Canada Chapter
Jean Anderson, David Nadler, Carrie Smit, David Wiseman, Caroline Descours and Cathy Costa-Faria co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review 9th Edition…
Awards & Recognition
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IFLR1000 Tier 1, M&A 2023
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Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 29 Goodmans lawyers recognized 2023
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Most Frequently Recommended, Corporate Commercial Law 2023
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Most Frequently Recommended, Mergers & Acquisitions 2023
News & Events
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Ken Saddington at the 12th Annual M&A Skills Bootcamp
Join Ken Saddington at the 12th Annual M&A Skills Bootcamp for the session Structuring the Private M&A Deal on September 26, 2023. Experienced counsel will walk you through the most… -
Restructuring
IFLR1000 2023 Recognizes Goodmans Lawyers and Practices
We are proud to announce Goodmans continues to be recognized by IFLR1000 in its annual guide. Recognition in IFLR1000 is based on a combination of in-depth qualitative research and… -
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Jon Feldman at The Deal Economy 2023: Predictions and Perspectives
Join Jon Feldman on June 6, 2023 at 1:30 PM for the Shareholder Activism Update session at The Deal Economy 2023: Predictions and Perspectives in New York, NY. This session…