100+ Goodmans lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada: 2023 Edition
Goodmans is delighted to announce we have been recognized by the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada with 101 lawyers ranked across 41 practice areas.
Congratulations to Dale H. Lastman, C.M., O.Ont. (Sports Law), John Connon (Mergers and Acquisitions Law) and Tara Parker (Entertainment Law) who have also earned recognition as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas, and to our Private Equity team who have been named “Law Firm of the Year” for Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law.
In addition, we are pleased to have 7 Goodmans lawyers recognized as “Ones to Watch” this year.
For more information, visit Best Lawyers in Canada's website.
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Private Equity and Venture Capital
Lexology In-Depth: Real Estate M&A and Private Equity, Edition 9 - Canada Chapter
Brenda Gosselin and Stephen Pincus co-authored the Canada Chapter of Lexology's In-Depth: Real Estate M&A and Private Equity, Edition 9. In-Depth: Real Estate M&A and Private Equity is a… -
Private Equity and Venture Capital
The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 8th Edition - Canada Chapter
Brenda Gosselin and Stephen Pincus co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 8th Edition. The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review is a… -
Private Equity and Venture Capital
The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 7th Edition - Canada Chapter
Brenda Gosselin and Stephen Pincus co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 7th Edition. The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review is a… -
Capital Markets
Canadian Securities Regulators Amend Financial Statement Disclosure Requirements for IPOs
On April 14, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published amendments to the Companion Policy to National Instrument 41-101 General Prospectus Requirements that harmonize the… -
Capital Markets
CSA Introduces Well-Known Seasoned Issuer Program
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced changes to allow large, well-known Canadian reporting issuers, referred to as well-known seasoned issuers (WKSIs), to file a base shelf… -
Capital Markets
TSX Venture Exchange Amends Security Based Compensation Policy
On November 24, 2021, the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) implemented changes to Policy 4.4 – Incentive Stock Options (the “Former Policy”). The Former Policy, which only addressed stock options, was…
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Mergers and Acquisitions
TD Securities Inc. Facilitates Nuvei Corporation’s $6.3 Billion Acquisition by Neon Maple Purchaser Inc.
Goodmans advised TD Securities Inc. in connection to its role as financial advisor and independent valuator for the Special Committee of the Board of Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei”) in its go-private… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Converge Technology Solutions Corp. taken private by H.I.G. Capital
Goodmans LLP advised Converge Technology Solutions Corp. in the successful acquisition of all of its issued and outstanding common shares by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital… -
Technology
PROPELR Growth Fund’s investment in software portfolio company Valsoft Corporation
Goodmans acted for PROPELR Growth Fund in connection with its participation in a US$150 million investment in software portfolio company Valsoft Corporation… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
TRADER Corporation acquired by AutoScout24
Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian regulatory counsel for TRADER Corporation in connection with its acquisition by AutoScout24 (a portfolio company of Hellman & Friedman) from Thoma Bravo… -
Private Equity and Venture Capital
PureFacts Financial Solutions receives majority investment from GrowthCurve Capital
Goodmans LLP advised PureFacts Financial Solutions in connection with the completion of a majority investment from GrowthCurve Capital… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex acquires Searchlight Pharma Inc.
Goodmans LLP advised Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Searchlight Pharma Inc…
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Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Lawyers Once Again Recognized in the Lexpert Special Editions: Finance 2025 and Mergers and Acquisitions 2025
We are proud to announce the Lexpert Special Editions: Finance 2025 and Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 once again feature Goodmans lawyers among Canada's experts.Congratulations to… -
Aging and Health Care
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2025 Once Again Recognizes Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP continues to be recognized in the 2025 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.Congratulations to the 96 Goodmans lawyers recognized as leaders across… -
Banking and Financial Services
Chambers and Partners Once Again Honours Goodmans with Global Recognition
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Global 2025 Guide released today.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is…