Overview
Darren is an associate in a business law group at Goodmans. He is developing his practice in public and private mergers and acquisitions, securities law and private equity transactions. Darren also assists companies with their corporate governance and continuous disclosure obligations.
Darren advises companies of all sizes with their reporting obligations under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (commonly known as the Modern Slavery Act).
Darren obtained his JD from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University with a specialization in Business Law. Prior to joining Goodmans, Darren summered, articled and was an associate at another Toronto law firm.
Expertise
Featured Work
Darren’s representative work includes acting for:
- a consortium that includes CLV Group Inc. in partnership with GIC in connection with the acquisition of InterRent REIT in a $4 billion all-cash transaction
- Coeur Mining, Inc. on its acquisition of SilverCrest Metals Inc. at an implied equity value of approximately US$1.7 billion
- Clairvest Group Inc. and its managed funds on their investment in Redstone Food Group
- Tricon Residential Inc. on its acquisition by Blackstone Real Estate for approximately US$3.5 billion
- Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp. on its merger with the Studio Business of Lionsgate Entertainment Corp. in a transaction that values the company at US$4.6 billion
- various U.S. private equity firms on Canadian acquisitions
- the underwriters on Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.’s inaugural public offering of senior notes
- the underwriters and agents on various follow-on public offerings by Brookfield Corporation, including those by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. and Brookfield Finance Inc.
Credentials
Credentials
- Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law, J.D., 2021
- University of British Columbia, B.A., 2018
Professional Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
Call to Bar
- 2022 Ontario
Insights
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Capital Markets
Modernizing NI 43-101: CSA Propose Sweeping Reforms to Mining Disclosure Standards
On June 12, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released for public comment a proposed repeal and replacement of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral… -
Capital Markets
Applying Securities Laws to AI: Key Takeaways from CSA Guidance for Market Participants
On December 5, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published Staff Notice and Consultation 11-348 – Applicability of Canadian Securities Laws and the use of Artificial Intelligence… -
Capital Markets
SEC Requests Comment on Foreign Private Issuer Definition: Considerations for Canadian Issuers
On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a concept release seeking public comment on whether the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI) under U.S. securities… -
Capital Markets
Canada Initiates Consultations and Proposes New Measures to Strengthen Anti-Modern Slavery Efforts
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024, implementing enhanced reporting requirements for certain entities to combat… -
Capital Markets
Public Safety Canada Releases Updated Guidance on Modern Slavery Reporting Obligations
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024, implementing enhanced reporting requirements for certain entities to… -
Capital Markets
Modern Slavery Reporting Obligations for Canadian Entities Effective January 1, 2024
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024, implementing enhanced reporting requirements for certain companies and…
News & Events
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Goodmans Welcomes Darren Gill
Goodmans is pleased to announce Darren Gill has joined the firm as an associate in our business group. Darren will be a terrific addition to our firm.We warmly welcome Darren to…