Goodmans Advises on Four of Lexpert Magazine's Top 10 Deals and Cases of 2018
Goodmans advised on four of Lexpert Magazine’s Top 10 Deals of 2018.
Goodmans played a lead role in the following deals:
- Essar Steel Algoma Inc. concludes a three-year restructuring under the CCAA and sale of substantially all of its assets to Algoma Steel Inc. Goodmans represented the ad hoc committee of senior secured noteholders in Canada.
- BSR Real Estate Investment Trust completed its US$135 million initial public offering. Goodmans represented BSR REIT in Canada.
- Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited completed its previously announced acquisition of Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada Company from Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc., a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company. Goodmans represented Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited.
- Boat Rocker Media Inc., including for its acquisition of a majority stake in Insight Productions. Goodmans represented Insight Productions.
The “Top 10 and More Deals” article is in the February 2019 issue of Lexpert Magazine.
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