November 15, 2023

Goodmans named one of Canada's Best Law Firms for 2024

We’re pleased to announce Goodmans was once again named to The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms list, recognizing us as one of the country’s best law firms for 2024.

Goodmans was recognized across several industries and practices, including:

Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investments
Construction
Corporate & Commercial
Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations)
Infrastructure Projects
Intellectual Property
Media, Entertainment & Sport
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity & Investments
Real Estate
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax
Technology

Canada’s Best Law Firms were selected based on recommendations made by lawyers (peer-to-peer survey) and clients (corporate legal departments) across 29 different fields of law. The Globe and Mail partnered with an independent market research provider, Statista, on this survey.

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Clients note, "A very responsive team, which works well under tight timelines, provides quality work with minimal back and forth, and demonstrates attention to detail." — The Legal 500 Canada
...its borrower-side work and involvement in complex restructuring-related matters is particularly impressing. — The Legal 500 Canada
Clients note, "The team is extremely commercially oriented and able to get to the crux of the issue right away." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, "The firm provides sound advice on various complex and time-sensitive transactions including explaining our options and the related pros and cons to each decision." — Chambers Canada
The department demonstrates considerable experience in managing cross-border transactions and represents a number of global financial services companies. — Chambers Canada
Clients note, the Goodmans team takes a "Pragmatic, commercial view towards getting the transaction closed in a smooth, efficient manner," adding "Partners remain deeply engaged through the transaction." — IFLR1000
One client noted, "They bring a solid, pragmatic and commercial approach to dealing with key legal issues, are flexible and easy to work with, and are client focused." — Chambers Global
Clients remark, "#1 in senior housing sector expertise. #1 in helping network. Very professional and responsive. Great quality work.” — IFLR1000
On the Banking and Finance group, interviewees say: "Goodmans has an amazing team that is very responsive, knowledgeable, reliable and pleasant." — Chambers Global

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