Goodmans Lawyers Once Again Recognized in the Lexpert Special Editions: Finance 2025 and Mergers and Acquisitions 2025
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 our 34 lawyers featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and 16 lawyers featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Mergers and Acquisitions.
- Michael Bertrand
- Alan Bowman
- Jeffrey Citron
- David Coll-Black
- John Connon
- Dan Dedic
- Jonathan Feldman
- Jamie Firsten
- Jarrett Freeman
- Sheldon Freeman
- Allan Goodman
- William (Bill) Gorman
- Brenda Gosselin
- Francesca Guolo
- Stephen Halperin
- Tim Heeney
- Jonathan Lampe
- Dale H. Lastman, C.M., O.Ont.
- Neill May
- David Nadler
- Jon Northup
- Michael Partridge
- Stephen Pincus
- Celia Rhea
- Brad Ross
- Michael Royal (Lawyer to watch)
- Kenneth Saddington
- Neil Sheehy
- Mitchell Sherman
- Carrie Smit
- Chris Sunstrum
- Karen Vadasz
- Jamie van Diepen
- Robert Vaux
- Michelle Vigod
- David Wiseman
The Lexpert Special Edition: Finance 2025 features Lexpert-ranked lawyers and covers trends in Banking & Financial Institutions, Corporate Finance & Securities, Corporate Tax, and Private Equity. The Lexpert Special Edition: Mergers & Acquisitions 2025 features Lexpert-ranked lawyers and covers trends in Corporate Commercial Law, Corporate Mid-Market, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
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Insights
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Financial Services RegulatoryFINTRAC Publishes Resources to Support Mortgage Sector ComplianceAs we previously reported, persons and entities in the mortgage sector (mortgage administrators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders) became subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and…
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Financial Services RegulatoryAnti-Money Laundering Regulation Changes: New Requirements for Reporting Entities Now in EffectAs of October 1, 2025, reporting entities under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) are subject to additional requirements, as amendments to the regulations…
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Financial Services RegulatoryGovernment of Canada Publishes Updated Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing RisksThe Government of Canada recently published its 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Canada (the “2025 Assessment”), which builds on earlier assessments and details…
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Financial Services RegulatoryRetail Payments Supervision – Bank of Canada Issues Update and Reminder for Payment Service ProvidersThe Bank of Canada has announced that, although the transition period will end and the regulatory requirements under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) will come into full force as scheduled on…
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Financial Services RegulatoryFINTRAC Publishes Bulletin on Financial Activities Linked to Suspected Evasion of Counter Proliferation-Related SanctionsOn July 11, 2025, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (“FINTRAC”) published a Special Bulletin ("Bulletin") to help reporting entities better detect and assess risks associated…
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Financial Services RegulatoryIn-Depth: Securitisation Law - Edition 6 - Canada ChapterFrancesca Guolo, Brian Empey, and Jon Northup co-authored the Canada Chapter in Lexology's In-Depth: Securitisation Law - Edition 6. The sixth edition of The Securitisation Law Review…
Featured Work
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Mergers and AcquisitionsRF Capital Group acquired by iA Financial Corporation in C$597 million all-cash transactionGoodmans LLP advised RF Capital Group in connection with its acquisition by iA Financial Corporation, a Quebec City-based insurance and wealth management company, in an all-cash transaction valued at…
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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 AcquisitionsSBA Communications sells Canadian wireless tower business to CVC DIFGoodmans LLP advised SBA Communications in connection with the sale of its Canadian wireless tower business (SBA Canada) to CVC DIF, the dedicated infrastructure investment strategy of global private…
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Banking and Financial ServicesRoyal Bank of Canada provides financing on £2.4 billion recommended offer for Just Group by Brookfield Wealth SolutionsGoodmans LLP is advising Royal Bank of Canada, as agent, in connection with its financing of a £2.4 billion recommended cash offer for Just Group plc (Just) by Brookfield Wealth Solutions (BWS…
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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…
News & Events
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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…
 
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
        