The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026 Recognizes Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans continues to be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
Congratulations to the 90 Goodmans lawyers recognized as leaders across 35 distinct areas of law, representing the majority of our Partners and Counsel. We are also delighted to have four of our lawyers recognized for the first time in the 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 featured lawyers and teams.
For more information, visit The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026 website.
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Aging and Healthcare
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Arbitration - Domestic and International
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Asset-Based Lending
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Banking and Finance
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Capital Markets
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Class Actions
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Communications and Media
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Competition and Foreign Investment
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Construction and Infrastructure
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Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
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Energy
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Entertainment
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Environmental
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Insolvency Litigation
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Intellectual Property Litigation
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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Mergers and Acquisitions
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Mining
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Municipal and Land Development
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Patent Prosecution, Licensing and Transactions
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Patent, Trademark and Copyright Litigation
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Privacy and Data Protection
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Private Equity
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Professional Liability
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Project Finance
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Real Estate
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Restructuring
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Securities Litigation
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Structured Finance and Derivatives
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Tax Litigation
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Banking and Finance
Deleveraging During a Proxy Contest: Lessons from the BC Securities Commission’s Decision in Zefiro
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) recently released its reasons in Re Zefiro Methane Corp., in which it declined to rescind a share issuance that Zefiro Methane Corp. (“Zefiro… -
Tax
In-Depth: Securitisation Law - Edition 8 - Canada Chapter
Brian Empey, Francesca Guolo, and Jon Northup co-authored the Canada Chapter in Lexology's In-Depth: Securitisation Law - Edition 8. The 8th edition of The Securitisation Law Review, provides… -
Financial Services Regulatory
OSFI Modernizes Approval Framework for Certain New Entrants
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has launched a streamlined approvals framework designed to provide a more predictable and efficient path for targeted applicants… -
Banking and Finance
Legal 500: Lending & Secured Finance Comparative Guide 8th Edition – Canada Chapter
Michael Bertrand, Francesca Guolo, Rachel Kurtzer, Sasha Engel Hercz, Zhiyao Chen, Jennifer Linde, and Caterina Costa-Faria co-authored the Canada Chapter in Legal 500: Lending & Secured Finance… -
Acquisition Finance
In-Depth: Acquisition and Leveraged Finance - Edition 12 - Canada
David Nadler, Dan Dedic, Caroline Descours, Cathy Costa-Faria, Chris Baxter, Zhiyao Chen, Kyle Gerow, and Michael Hassar have co-authored the Canada Chapter in Lexology's In-Depth: Acquisition and…
Featured Work
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Banking and Finance
Vital Infrastructure Property Trust completes C$300 million senior unsecured debentures offering
Goodmans LLP acted for Vital Infrastructure Property Trust in connection with its private placement offering of C$300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.865% Series C senior unsecured debentures… -
Capital Markets
Apotex Health Corp. closes $1.25 billion inaugural senior unsecured notes offering
Goodmans LLP acted for Apotex Health Corp. in connection with its private placement offering of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes… -
Communications and Media
Sangoma Technologies to be acquired by BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
Goodmans LLP is acting for Sangoma Technologies Corporation in connection with a definitive arrangement agreement pursuant to which an affiliate of BRC Group Holdings will acquire all of the issued… -
Restructuring
First Brand Group’s bankruptcy proceedings
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Thoma Bravo acquires Kneat Solutions for C$650 million
Goodmans LLP advised Thoma Bravo, L.P., the largest software-focused investment firm in the world, in connection with its acquisition of Kneat Solutions for C$650 million in an all-cash take-private… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Onex Partners and co-investors acquire AirSprint
Goodmans LLP acted as M&A legal counsel to Onex Partners in connection with the acquisition of AirSprint Inc. by Onex and its co-investors…
News & Events
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Banking and Finance
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring 2026
We are delighted to announce 16 Goodmans lawyers are recognized among Canada's experts in corporate restructuring and insolvency law in the Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring… -
Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Honoured with Top-Tier Recognition from Chambers
We are proud to announce Goodmans has received top-tier recognition from Chambers in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide. Recognition from Chambers is based on independent research and direct client… -
Banking and Finance
Goodmans Lawyers Recognized in the Lexpert Special Editions: Finance 2026 and Mergers & Acquisitions 2026
We are delighted to share the Lexpert Special Editions: Finance 2026 and Mergers and Acquisitions 2026 continue to feature Goodmans lawyers among Canada's best.Congratulations to the 34 lawyers…