Deals in the technology sector continue to represent a significant percentage of overall transaction activity in Canada. The technology sector represented 13 percent of deal flow in 2020 and 23 percent of deal flow in the first quarter of 2021.
The Canadian government has fostered an environment leading to the growth of Canada's technology sector, with tax incentives and immigration policies that support the growth of tech companies, in addition to a large pool of skilled labour and venture capital dollars put to work in the sector. Canada's demonstrated leadership in financial technology, digital health, Software as a Service (SaaS), and artificial intelligence (AI) has created considerable deal activity in the technology sector, which is likely to continue.
In a political environment charged with concerns about foreign control over critical minerals and essential infrastructure, the Ontario government has introduced new legislation to safeguard those…
In a recent article for Lexpert.ca, authors Jonathan Feldman and Gurratan Gill discuss the legal framework governing shareholder-called meetings in Canada and highlights key considerations for both…
David Rosner authored Canada's Updated Merger Control Laws-How the Changes Impact Strategies for Practitioners and Merging Companies in American Bar Association's Antitrust Source Magazine. This…
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 combat…
On November 19, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced they are moving forward with the previously announced access model (the “Access Model”) for non-investment fund reporting…
In OneMove Capital Corporation v. Dye & Durham Limited (“OneMove v. D&D”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) held that shareholders may not submit a proposal under section…
Goodmans LLP is advising Dayforce, Inc. as Canadian counsel in connection with its definitive agreement to be taken private by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of…
Goodmans LLP is acting for the Special Committee of Dream Residential REIT in connection with its agreement to be acquired by Morgan Properties in an all-cash transaction for approximately C…
Goodmans LLP is advising SBA Communications in connection with its definitive agreement to sell its Canadian wireless tower business (SBA Canada) to CVC DIF, the dedicated infrastructure investment…
Goodmans LLP is advising RF Capital Group in connection with its sale to iA Financial Corporation, a Quebec City-based insurance and wealth management company, in an all-cash transaction valued at…
Goodmans LLP acted as legal advisor to OverActive Media Corp. in connection with its strategic all-share acquisition of certain esports assets of Goatch Global, S.L. (operating as "KOI") and all of…
Join Goodmans partner Jon Feldman at the LA CorpGov Forum for the session, “Role of Boards in Shareholder Activism” taking place Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. The forum will…
Join Goodmans partner Jon Feldman at the IMN Corporate Dealmakers Forum for the session, “Deal-Focused Activism: What is Fueling Shareholder Activism Campaigns in 2025?” taking place on Wednesday…
We are proud to announce the Lexpert Special Editions: Finance 2025 and Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 once again feature Goodmans lawyers among Canada's experts.Congratulations to…
