September 26, 2013

Neill May at the 2013 Quorum Conference

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September 25 - 26, 2013
Park Hyatt Toronto
Toronto, Ontario

Thursday, September 26, 2013
10:15 am - 12 pm: The Canadian GC in the Global Environment

Speaker: Neill May, Partner, Goodmans LLP

This session will cover:

Topical issues in cross-border business, including increasing enforcement of foreign anti-corruption and competition, and managing different international standards in core areas such as reporting, privacy and privilege
Adapting global policies to local legal requirements, customs and risk tolerances
Best practices in coordinating and maximizing the value of local legal advice
Social and managerial issues, such as international mobility, cultural sensitivity, and promoting non-legal objectives such as diversity in different jurisdictions
Dealing with differing roles and perceptions of counsel in different locales

"The team is very professional, solves problems efficiently and is very hard-working. It is a great pleasure and privilege to work with the team on cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional projects." — Legal 500 Canada
It is one of our trusted and preferred legal firms when we go to select specific counsel. It is a leader in capital markets, and we trust the group's view and know that it works well. — Chambers Canada
A prominent player in REITs and SPAC-related offerings, also bearing an impressive record in cross-border and cannabis-related matters. — The Legal 500 Canada
Clients note, "They have an exceptional ability to understand the root of the issue and figure out realistic, step-by-step approaches to solve problems." — Chambers Canada
A distinguished practice valued for advising major REITs and financial institutions on innovative capital markets transactions. — Chambers Canada
On the Capital Markets group, one client says, "deep strength and expertise at all levels...nothing can replace stability and the fact that I have worked with Goodmans on both sides of the table since the early 2000’s." — Legal 500 Canada
One interviewee reported, "The Goodmans team as a whole is excellent," adding: "The lawyers are very responsive and get the job done. It is of great assurance to have them as our legal advisers." — Chambers Canada
Clients comment Goodmans Capital Markets team has "Deep experience, based upon decades of leadership in the sector." — IFLR1000
A client notes, "The lawyers that I have worked with at Goodmans are extremely professional, knowledgeable, creative and excellent service providers. The matters that we have worked on were extremely complicated and required high level of ability to combine understanding of our business objectives with legal analysis." — IFLR1000
Clients note the team's "institutional knowledge is very deep" and stated: "It's like they're part of the team they work with. They're extremely responsive." — Chambers Global

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