Mergers and Acquisitions

Goodmans Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice provides the highest level of client service on complex, high-profile transactions across industries and borders. Our expertise spans the spectrum of key markets and transaction types, including intricate and high-stakes public M&A, private equity investment and founder exit strategies. If the transaction is reported in the business pages, chances are we played a role.

Canada’s leading law firm on the design of bespoke, creative, cross-border (and domestic) M&A structures, we get transactions done efficiently and effectively. We strive to offer a seamless international deal-making experience, with a single point-of-contact and streamlined oversight and guidance on all international legal tasks, across all advisory groups.

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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
Goodmans have excellent subject matter expertise and actionable strategy and advice. They give deep confidence of their ability to capably handle complex and sophisticated matters. — Chambers Canada
The corporate and commercial team has impressive depth with experienced and highly skilled counsel at all relevant levels, from senior partner to junior associate. — Chambers Canada
The Corporate/Commercial team at Goodmans make it seem as though we are their only client. They are our go-to external corporate-commercial counsel. — Chambers Canada
Clients note, "They have a good team of very experienced lawyers who know the process, " adding, "They have a good bench strength." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, "They get our business and what we're trying to accomplish. It's not just technical advice." — Chambers Canada
One interviewee reported, "The Goodmans team as a whole is excellent," adding: "The lawyers are very responsive and get the job done. It is of great assurance to have them as our legal advisers." — Chambers Canada
One client noted, "...they handled a very complicated transaction involving many jurisdictions and did a very good job. They are always able to make comparative decisions through a relatively simple way and try to balance risk and find solutions." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, "The client service at Goodmans has always been excellent, and they are very deep from a corporate and financing perspective." — Chambers Global
Interviewees praise the firm's work on cross-border matters, saying: "The team's coordination is superb, its work ethic unparalleled and the service excellent." — Chambers Global
One client noted, "very strong legal minds, focus in on the business issues...good communicators, include my internal team as much or as little as we may want on a particular project." — IFLR1000
....punches above its weight for big-ticket M&A in Canada, recently advising on substantial transactions in mining, energy, technology and cannabis sectors. — Chambers Global
Clients commend Goodmans for being, "very entrepreneurial in their culture, in addition to being able to provide sophisticated and excellent legal assistance." — Chambers Canada

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