Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Goodmans represents Boards of Directors, management, shareholders and creditors in dealing with precedential and complex litigation. We have a tradition of excellence in solving corporate challenges that draws on our rich history of experience in dealing with corporate issues.
Our objective in every case and for every client is to provide value added services and assist with unlocking value-creation opportunities. Our success in achieving this objective results from our legal expertise, appreciation of business issues and capital markets, and intellectual creativity.
Above all else, we approach litigation as partners with our clients, committed to protecting and advancing their interests. We learn our clients’ business issues and work with them to agree on a strategy, a budget and objectives. Our role is to then execute the strategy and achieve our goals while minimizing the distractions litigation can present to a management team.
Expertise
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Appellate Advocacy
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Arbitration - Domestic and International
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Class Actions
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Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Litigation
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Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
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Estates and Trusts Litigation
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Insolvency Litigation
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Insurance Litigation
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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Professional Liability
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Real Estate Litigation
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Construction and Infrastructure
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Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
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Intellectual Property Litigation
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Procurement
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Regulatory, Administrative and Public Law
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Securities Litigation
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Technology Disputes
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White Collar Defence and Investigations
Explore People in Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Meet our teamInsights
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Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2024 - Canada Chapter
Mark Dunn and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2024. Through a series of interviews with expert legal… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Director Duties and Climate Change
Decisions earlier this year from the English courts in ClientEarth v Shell Plc et al., and the recent appeal decision from the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, shed light on climate change issues… -
Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
Market Intelligence Crisis Management 2023 - Canada Chapter
Mark Dunn and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of Market Intelligence Crisis Management 2023. Market Intelligence offers readers a highly accessible take on the crucial issues of the… -
Capital Markets
2023 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season – Key Areas of Focus
Reporting issuers in Canada are subject to governance standards and continuous disclosure obligations under securities laws and stock exchange rules.From time to time, securities regulators, including… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Lexpert Recognizes the Goodmans IP Team
The Goodmans IP Team is proud to have been recognized in the 26th edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2022.As a group, the Goodmans IP Team was recognized as follows:Intellectual Property… -
Capital Markets
2022 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season – Key Areas of Focus
Reporting issuers in Canada are subject to governance standards and continuous disclosure obligations under securities laws and stock exchange rules. This Update discusses relevant governance and…
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Band 3, Litigation: General Commercial Ontario 2025
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The Legal 500 Canada Tier 3, Dispute Resolution: Ontario Ontario 2025
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Director and Officer Liability Practice 2025
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Corporate and Commercial Litigation 2025
News & Events
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Lawyers Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2024
We are pleased to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2024 continues to feature Goodmans lawyers among Canada's experts in litigation.Congratulations to our 10 featured lawyers:Andrew… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Recognized in the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025
Goodmans is delighted to share we are featured in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025, recognizing us as one of the country’s exceptional law firms across 40 industries and practices… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Continues to be named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2025
We are pleased to announce Goodmans continues to be featured on The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms list, recognizing us as one of the country’s best law firms for 2025.Goodmans was listed…