100+ Goodmans lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada: 2023 Edition
Goodmans is delighted to announce we have been recognized by the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada with 101 lawyers ranked across 41 practice areas.
Congratulations to Dale H. Lastman, C.M., O.Ont. (Sports Law), John Connon (Mergers and Acquisitions Law) and Tara Parker (Entertainment Law) who have also earned recognition as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas, and to our Private Equity team who have been named “Law Firm of the Year” for Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law.
In addition, we are pleased to have 7 Goodmans lawyers recognized as “Ones to Watch” this year.
For more information, visit Best Lawyers in Canada's website.
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Private Equity and Venture CapitalLexology In-Depth: Real Estate M&A and Private Equity, Edition 9 - Canada ChapterBrenda Gosselin and Stephen Pincus co-authored the Canada Chapter of Lexology's In-Depth: Real Estate M&A and Private Equity, Edition 9. In-Depth: Real Estate M&A and Private Equity is a…
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Private Equity and Venture CapitalThe Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 8th Edition - Canada ChapterBrenda 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…
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Private Equity and Venture CapitalThe Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 7th Edition - Canada ChapterBrenda Gosselin and Stephen Pincus co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 7th Edition. The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review is a…
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Capital MarketsCanadian Securities Regulators Amend Financial Statement Disclosure Requirements for IPOsOn April 14, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published amendments to the Companion Policy to National Instrument 41-101 General Prospectus Requirements that harmonize the…
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Capital MarketsCSA Introduces Well-Known Seasoned Issuer ProgramThe Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced changes to allow large, well-known Canadian reporting issuers, referred to as well-known seasoned issuers (WKSIs), to file a base shelf…
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Capital MarketsTSX Venture Exchange Amends Security Based Compensation PolicyOn November 24, 2021, the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) implemented changes to Policy 4.4 – Incentive Stock Options (the “Former Policy”). The Former Policy, which only addressed stock options, was…
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Private Equity and Venture CapitalDragoneer Investment Group co-leads C$750 million equity financing for Wealthsimple Technologies Inc.Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel for Dragoneer Investment Group in connection with its investment in Wealthsimple’s C$750 million equity financing round. Dragoneer and Singapore sovereign wealth…
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Mergers and AcquisitionsOnex sells WestJet stakes to Delta and Korean AirGoodmans LLP advised WestJet Airlines Ltd. and its controlling shareholder, Onex Corporation, in connection with the sale of Onex’s minority stakes in WestJet to Delta Air Lines and Korean Air…
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Mergers and AcquisitionsGTCR to acquire Dentalcorp for C$2.2 billionGoodmans LLP is advising GTCR LLC in connection with its proposed acquisition of dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“Dentalcorp”) by way of a plan of arrangement in a transaction that values Dentalcorp at…
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Private Equity and Venture CapitalOMERS sells majority interest in CEDA to Hillcore GroupGoodmans LLP advised OMERS Private Equity Inc., a subsidiary of OMERS, in connection with the sale of its majority interest in CEDA to Hillcore Group…
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TechnologyCanapi Ventures leads Series B investment round in FISPANGoodmans LLP acted for Centerharbor Canapi Ventures Investment Advisor LLP (“Canapi Ventures”) in connection with its $30 million Series B funding in FISPAN Services Inc., the industry leader in…
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EnergyCarlyle launches new renewables platform with Amp Energy carve-outsGoodmans LLP acted for Amp Energy in connection with the carve-out of its Australian and UK portfolios of power generation and storage assets by global investment firm, Carlyle…
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Banking and Financial ServicesGoodmans Recognized in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2026Goodmans is pleased to share we are once again featured in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2026, recognizing us as one of Canada’s most exceptional law firms across 42 industries and practices.We are also…
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Banking and Financial ServicesGoodmans Named One of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026We are proud to announce Goodmans has once again been featured on The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms list, recognizing us as one of the country’s best law firms for 2026.Goodmans was listed…
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Aging and HealthcareGoodmans Honoured Again with Top-Tier Recognition from Chambers and PartnersWe are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2026 Guide.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on…
 
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
        