The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2025 Once Again Recognizes Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP continues to be recognized in the 2025 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
Congratulations to the 96 Goodmans lawyers recognized as leaders across 35 distinct areas of law, representing 70% of our partners and counsel. We are also delighted to have 10 of our lawyers recognized for the first time in the 2025 release.
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory is the most comprehensive guide to legal talent in Canada. Published annually since 1997, the Directory identifies leading lawyers across Canada using extensive peer review.
Our continued recognition speaks to our lawyers' expertise and our strong presence across Canada. Congratulations to all of our listed lawyers and teams.
For more information, visit The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2025 website.
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Banking and Finance
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Aging and Healthcare
Ontario Proposes Protections From Civil Liability Relating to COVID-19 Exposure
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Aging and Healthcare
Amendments to Long-Term Care Regulations Seek to Ease Staffing Requirements During Pandemics
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Aging and Healthcare
Amendments to Long-Term Care Legislation Aim to Modernize Public Consultation Process
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Featured Work
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Jamieson Wellness to be acquired by Kirin Holdings in a deal valued at approximately C$2.5 billion
Goodmans LLP is acting for Jamieson Wellness Inc. in connection with its definitive arrangement agreement with Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, pursuant to which Kirin has agreed to acquire all of the… -
Aging and Healthcare
Prima Living acquires nine senior homes from Chartwell for C$118 million
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Dentalcorp acquires Northstar Dental Partners
Goodmans LLP advised Dentalcorp in connection with its entry into the U.S. market through the acquisition of Northstar Dental Partners… -
Capital Markets
Apotex Health closes ~$1.5B IPO
Goodmans LLP served as lead issuer counsel to Apotex Health Corp. in connection with the closing of its oversubscribed and upsized ~$1.5 billion initial public offering, which is the largest ever life… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Crescita acquired by ClinActiv in all-cash transaction
Goodmans LLP advised Crescita Therapeutics Inc. in connection with its acquisition by ClinActiv Holdings Inc. and its affiliate in an all-cash transaction that implied an equity value for Crescita of… -
Aging and Healthcare
Welltower acquires Amica Senior Lifestyles portfolio for $4.6 billion
Goodmans LLP advised Welltower Inc. in connection with its acquisition of a portfolio of senior housing communities from Amica Senior Lifestyles and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for aggregate…
News & Events
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2026
We are pleased to share the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2026 has named Goodmans lawyers among Canada's experts in the health sciences sector.Congratulations to our 8 featured… -
Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Advised Welltower Inc. on Successful Acquisition of Amica Portfolio from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Goodmans advised Welltower Inc. on the successful completion of its acquisition of the Amica portfolio of senior housing communities from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for C… -
Banking and Finance
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