May 08, 2025

Goodmans Wins Again at the Canadian Law Awards 2025

Congratulations to our outstanding Restructuring team, whose work was once again recognized with the Insolvency and Restructuring Deal of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards 2025.

Tacora Resources Inc.’s restructuring under CCAA

Goodmans acted as counsel to Cargill, Incorporated and Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd. in connection with the restructuring proceedings of Tacora Resources Inc.

We are also honoured to be recognized as Excellence Awardees across key categories at this year’s awards.

Congratulations to all parties involved who each contributed to the success of the transaction.

About The Canadian Law Awards

The Canadian Law Awards is a prestigious event that aims to celebrate and honour outstanding achievements in the Canadian legal profession. Since 2019, this awards ceremony recognizes not only top law firms and in-house legal teams but also individuals, deals, and cases that have demonstrated excellence and made significant contributions to the legal profession.

For more information, visit the Canadian Law Awards website.

Goodmans LLP continues to be a leader in the corporate and M&A space, bringing strength to advising major multinational corporates and financial institutions involved in high-value, multi-jurisdictional M&A, reorganisations and corporate governance matters. — The Legal 500 Canada
Clients note, "One of the deepest insolvency practices in the country. They have a strong bench which allows for them to put forward excellent professionals for each mandate." — The Legal 500 Canada
One interviewee reported "I chose to work with them because of their expertise in Canadian restructurings and their practical, hands-on approach," further praising the team as "very knowledgeable, business-minded and commercial." — Chambers Canada
The firm houses a distinguished bench of lawyers who offer deep and broad expertise to both debtors and creditors, as well as notable skill advising on matters arising within regulated industries, including telecoms, energy and resources. — Chambers Global
Clients remark, "Goodmans provides strong advice that is creative yet practical. They have tremendous experience and are commercially savvy." — Chambers Canada
Goodmans represents an impressive range of commercial clients, with notable experience advising bondholders and acting on large international insolvencies. — Chambers Canada
One client noted, "Goodmans practices at the highest level. The team really understands the market and clients' business objectives."
— Chambers Canada
Clients note, "Tremendous quality and depth of talent top to bottom... The best younger partners and senior leaders in the market." — IFLR1000
On the Restructuring Group, interviewees say, “They are the best of the best in insolvency matters. Extremely knowledgeable on all matters, incredibly well prepared and very thorough.” — IFLR1000
One client noted, "The restructuring team at Goodmans is hands down the best in Canada. They are extremely commercial, smart and always demonstrate excellent judgment." — IFLR1000
Clients remark, "Goodmans' greatest asset is the breadth and depth of their team. Other law firms may have one or two top-notch lawyers, but no other law firm matches for overall team strength." — IFLR1000

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