Overview
Tara Hunt is a partner in a business law group at Goodmans. Her practice is transaction based and she acts for both public and private companies, with a particular emphasis on public and private mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and corporate finance transactions, private equity, and sports franchise transactions. She also assists companies with their corporate governance and continuous disclosure obligations.
Tara is recognized as "Up and Coming" for sports law by Chambers Canada, a “Next Generation Partner” for corporate and M&A by The Legal 500 Canada, a “Rising Star” for corporate, M&A and private equity by Legal Media Group’s Expert Guides, and as “One to Watch” for corporate law and mergers and acquisitions law by Best Lawyers in Canada. She has also been recommended for capital markets and sports law by The Legal 500 Canada and for mergers & acquisitions by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
Tara has her Master of Laws in Global Business Law from Columbia Law School. Tara obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto where she was the co-president of the Business Law Society and a senior editor of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review.
Tara joined Goodmans as a first year summer student in 2014 and became an associate at the firm in 2017.
Featured Work
Tara’s representative work includes acting for:
Sports
- Kilmer Sports Inc., controlled by Larry Tanenbaum, in connection with the sale of its 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) to Rogers Communications Inc. for C$4.35 billion.
- Kilmer Sports Ventures, owned by Larry Tanenbaum, in connection with its minority investment of US$100 million in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
- Kilmer Sports Ventures, owned by Larry Tanenbaum, in connection with its membership acquisition for the Toronto Tempo expansion franchise of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and related third party investor financing.
- Larry Tanenbaum in connection with the sale of a 20% stake in his company, Kilmer Sports Inc., to OMERS Pension Plan for US$400 million representing an indirect 5% interest in MLSE.
Capital Markets and Corporate Finance
- Apotex Health Corp. in connection with its C$1.5 billion initial public offering and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
- Tricon Residential Inc. in connection with its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange and concurrent US$500 million equity offering.
- Tricon Residential Inc. in connection with its US$300 million private placement financing of a preferred equity investment made by a syndicate of investors led by Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc
- BSR REIT in connection with its cross-border initial public offering of 13,500,000 trust units for gross proceeds of US$135 million.
- Several issuers, including Tricon Residential Inc., RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust and BSR Real Estate Investment Trust in connection with various follow-on securities offerings.
Public M&A
- Tricon Residential Inc. in connection with its privatization by Blackstone Real Estate for US$3.5 billion.
- Tricon Capital Group Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Starlight U.S. Multi-Family No. 5 Core Fund in an all share transaction valued at US$1.4 billion.
- Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc. in connection with its US$110 million acquisition of Aralez Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. and related assets.
Private M&A
- Various U.S. private equity firms in connection with Canadian acquisitions.
- McCain Capital Inc. and Chair-man Mills Corp. in connection with several portfolio acquisitions.
- Invesque Inc. in connection with its US$138 million acquisition of Mohawk Medical Properties Real Estate Investment Trust.
- Invesque Inc. in connection with its US$425 million acquisition of Care Investment Trust, LLC, owner of 42 US seniors housing and care property portfolio in the United States.
Other
- The Special Committee of Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation in connection with its proposed strategic transaction with Helios Holdings Limited.
- Dissenting shareholder Paulson & Co. Inc. in connection with its successful proxy campaign, replacing seven of the eight directors of Detour Gold Corporation since the beginning its campaign.
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Up and Coming, Sports Law 2027
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Best Lawyers in Canada Ones to Watch, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2027
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The Legal 500 Next Generation Partner, Corporate and M&A 2026
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The Legal 500 Recommended, Sports Law 2026
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Best Lawyers in Canada Ones to Watch, Corporate Law 2026
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Recognized, Mergers & Acquisitions 2026
Credentials
Credentials
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Columbia Law School, Master of Laws, LL.M., Global Business Law, 2024, Highest Honors
- University of Toronto, J.D., 2016
- McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management, B.Comm., 2012, with Distinction
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
Call to Bar
- 2017 Ontario
Insights
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Capital Markets
CSA Finalizes Amendments to Align Non-GAAP Financial Measures Disclosure Framework with IFRS 18
On October 15, 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published final amendments to National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure (“NI 52-112”) and… -
Sports
Chambers Canada: Canada Sports Law - An Overview
Brad Ross and Tara Hunt co-authored Canada Sports Law - An Overview for the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide, offering insights into a sports industry being reshaped by institutional investment, evolving… -
Capital Markets
CSA Proposes Amendments to Align Non-GAAP Financial Measures Disclosure Framework with IFRS 18
On November 13, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a notice and request for comment regarding proposed amendments to National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial… -
Capital Markets
OSC Issues Reasons for Decision to Dismiss Application for Exemption from Minimum Tender Requirement Under Proposed Optiva Bid
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently released reasons for its decision1 to dismiss the application of ESW Capital, LLC (ESW) for exemptive relief from the minimum tender requirement under… -
Capital Markets
Legal and Practical Considerations for Virtual Shareholder Meetings
This Update provides an overview of some of the key legal and practical considerations when deciding whether to proceed with a virtual shareholder meeting… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
CBCA Diversity Disclosure Requirements Effective for 2020 Proxy Season, Canadian Securities Law News
Jonathan Feldman and Tara Hunt authored the article "CBCA Diversity Disclosure Requirements Effective for 2020 Proxy Season". It was originally published in Canadian Securities Law News…
News & Events
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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… -
100+ Goodmans Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada: 2027 Edition
We are delighted to announce Goodmans has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada with 101 lawyers featured across 44 practice areas.Congratulations to Andrew Brodkin… -
Banking and Finance
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…