Goodmans Recognized in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada
We are proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada.
16 Goodmans lawyers have been recognized as being the country’s most distinguished litigators. Eight are named Litigation Stars and eight are named Future Stars.
Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers.
Law firm and lawyer rankings are based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and their clients as well as analysis of the market’s most important cases and firm developments.
For more information, visit Benchmark Litigation Canada’s website here.
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution
International Law and Climate Change – Federal Court Decision in Lho'Imggin v. Canada
The Federal Court’s recent decision in Lho'Imggin v. Canada adds further guidance to existing case law regarding how governments in Canada may potentially face liability for climate change… -
Capital Markets
Successful Exercise of Dissent Rights Reaffirms Importance of Transaction Price
In a rare example of a successful exercise of statutory dissent rights, a group of shareholders dissenting from a court-approved merger recently obtained a fair value determination five times above… -
Energy
Supreme Court of Canada Interprets the Telecommunications Act
In Telus Communications Inc. v. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the correct interpretation of the term “transmission line”, as used in sections 43 and… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
International Comparative Legal Guide - Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2025 10th Edition – Canada Chapter
Peter Kolla and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of International Comparative Legal Guide - Enforcement of Foreign Judgements 2025 10th Edition. The Canada Chapter covers common… -
Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2025 - Canada Chapter
Mark Dunn and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2025. Crisis Management explores the key factors that businesses… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Court Declines to Rule Out Duty of Care Owed by Social Media Platforms to School Boards
In Toronto District School Board v. Meta Platforms Inc. et al. (2025 ONSC 1499), Ontario Superior Court Justice Leiper dismissed a motion to strike a lawsuit commenced by the Toronto District School…
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Shareholder Activism
Plantro Ltd. and Calian Group enter cooperation agreement
Goodmans LLP advised Plantro Ltd. in connection with entering a cooperation agreement with Calian Group Ltd. to accelerate its board renewal process and establish a temporary board committee to… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Andlauer Healthcare Group acquired by UPS
Goodmans LLP acted for Andlauer Healthcare Group (“AHG”) in connection with its acquisition by UPS via an all-cash transaction that values AHG at an equity value of approximately C$2.2 billion… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Onex sells WestJet stakes to Delta and Korean Air
Goodmans 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… -
Restructuring
Sherritt International Corporation completes CBCA Notes Exchange Transaction and Subsequent Exchange Transaction
Goodmans LLP acted for Sherritt International Corporation in connection with its CBCA Transaction and Subsequent Exchange Transaction… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex acquires CanPrev
Goodmans LLP acted for Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of CanPrev, a leading Canadian provider of vitamins, supplements, and other natural health products… -
Restructuring
Tacora Resources Inc.’s CCAA restructuring
Goodmans LLP acted as counsel to Cargill, Incorporated and Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd. (collectively “Cargill”), in connection with the restructuring proceedings of Tacora Resources Inc…
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Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Receives Top-Tier Recognition from The Legal 500 Canada 2026
We are pleased to announce Goodmans has once again received top-tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2026 Guide.Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on independent research and… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Recognized in Lexpert’s Top 10 Business Decisions of 2024 - 2025
We are proud to share Goodmans has been recognized in Lexpert’s Top 10 Business Decisions 2024-2025. Steelhead LNG (ASLNG) Ltd v. Arc Resources Ltd., 2024 FCA 212Andrew Brodkin and Daniel Cappe… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Lawyers Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2025
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2025 continues to feature Goodmans lawyers among Canada's experts in litigation.Congratulations to our 13 featured lawyers:Andrew…