The much-discussed amendments to Canada’s takeover bid regime (the “Takeover Amendments”), as well as concurrent amendments to Canada’s early warning regime (the “Early Warning Amendments”), came into force today (May 9, 2016).
On April 17, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) provided an update to their interim approach in respect of “Value-Referenced Crypto Assets” (VRCAs), as set out in the CSA’s guidance in…
As crypto-assets become subject to further regulation both domestically and globally, industry players find themselves presented not only with new obligations but also with new opportunities. Canada’s…
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024, implementing enhanced reporting requirements for certain entities to…
Ontario’s Court of Appeal concluded in a recent decision that, subject to limited exceptions, shareholders can contractually waive statutory “dissent rights”, which allow shareholders to dissent in…
On February 22, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published updated guidance on virtual shareholder meetings following initial guidance provided in February 2022. See…
Bill Gorman and Randy McAuley co-authored Access Model for prospectuses: Final amendments announced in Law360 Canada. Excerpt from Access Model for prospectuses: Final amendments…
Goodmans is acting for the board of Dye & Durham in connection with a defence of requisition from Engine Capital. The company announced on March 15, 2024 that it had received a letter…
Goodmans is acting for the special committee of the board of WonderFi Technologies Inc in connection with its defense of a proxy contest launched by KAOS Capital and MOGO. KAOS Capital is a…
Goodmans is acting for Cineplex Inc., a leading Canadian entertainment and media company, in connection with its announcement of a comprehensive refinancing plan to improve financial flexibility and…
Goodmans LLP is acting for Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp. in connection with its proposed merger with the Studio Business of Lionsgate Entertainment Corp., comprised of its Television Studio and…
Goodmans LLP acted for the underwriters in connection with a public offering by StorageVault Canada Inc. (“StorageVault”) of convertible senior unsecured debentures (the “Debentures”) on a bought deal…
Goodmans LLP acted for E Automotive Inc. d/b/a EINC in its non-brokered private placement offering of 4,814,100 common shares ("Shares') to Intercap Equity Inc. at a price of C$4.23 per Share for…
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 2024 once again features Goodmans lawyers among Canada's experts.Congratulations to our 33 featured lawyers:Alan…
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP has once again been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.91 Goodmans lawyers have been recognized as top-tier in their…
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Global 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from…
