Private Equity

Private equity sponsors face constant pressure to deploy capital efficiently, execute complex transactions with speed and certainty, and deliver strong risk-adjusted returns in a competitive and evolving market. Increasing regulatory scrutiny, cross-border considerations and financing complexity require legal advisors who understand both the deal dynamics and the broader fund lifecycle.

Goodmans is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading private equity law firms, advising domestic and international private equity funds, pension funds and institutional investors on their most significant transactions. We work as trusted strategic partners, delivering pragmatic, innovative legal solutions that align with our clients’ commercial objectives—from fund formation to acquisition, portfolio growth and exit.

We work with private equity clients on matters including:

• Private Equity Fund Formation and Fundraising. We advise sponsors on the structuring, formation and fundraising of private equity funds, including domestic and cross-border fund vehicles, regulatory compliance and negotiations with institutional and sophisticated investors.
• Private Equity M&A and Portfolio Company Investments. Our clients seek our advice on complex public and private mergers and acquisitions, control and minority investments, add-on acquisitions and carve-outs, with a focus on transactional efficiency, value protection and execution certainty.
• Exit Strategies and Liquidity Events. We advise private equity clients on exits through strategic sales, IPOs, secondary transactions and recapitalizations, helping maximize value while managing tax, timing and market risk.
• Financing, Tax and Deal Structuring. Our multidisciplinary team provides integrated legal advice on leveraged buyouts, acquisition financing, debt and equity structures, tax planning and cross-border transactions to enhance returns across the investment lifecycle.
• Restructuring and Special Situations. We support sponsors and portfolio companies in distressed investments, balance sheet restructurings, turnaround transactions and complex restructuring scenarios.

Goodmans is uniquely positioned to support private equity clients at every stage of the investment lifecycle - helping them get deals done efficiently and with confidence.