Goodmans Shareholder Activism Group Recognized by Diligent Market Intelligence
We are pleased to announce Goodmans Shareholder Activism Practice is recognized as the #1 Canadian Firm by Total Representations and #1 in Total Issuer Representations in the 2024 Diligent Market Intelligence report.
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Capital Markets
Clarification on Rules Relating to the Removal of Directors by Shareholders
In OneMove Capital Corporation v. Dye & Durham Limited (“OneMove v. D&D”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) held that shareholders may not submit a proposal under section… -
Shareholder Activism
'The Shareholder Activism Phenomenon is Strong and Will Remain Strong for the Foreseeable Future', Lexpert
In a recent article for Lexpert.ca, author Jonathan Feldman discusses the state of shareholder activism in Canada and delves into what's top-of-mind for him as we head into the 2024 proxy… -
Shareholder Activism
Canadian Securities Administrators Seek Public Comment on Activist Short Selling
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently issued a consultation paper (the “Consultation Paper”) seeking feedback on a broad range of issues related to “activist short selling”. Activist… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Advance Notice By-Laws – A Canadian Shield
In BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd., the Delaware Supreme Court recently provided guidance on the validity of supplemental disclosure obligations imposed on… -
Capital Markets
Glass Lewis Releases 2020 Canadian Proxy Voting Guidelines
Proxy advisor Glass, Lewis & Co. recently released its 2020 Canadian Guidelines to Proxy Advice. These policy guidelines generally apply to shareholder meetings beginning in 2020, and the… -
Capital Markets
The Legal Status of Board Observers in Canada
As part of an equity investment or financing transaction, investors often seek the right to appoint a board observer in addition to or in place of receiving an actual seat on a company’s board. These…
Featured Work
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Shareholder Activism
Browning West achieves landmark victory in Gildan Activewear proxy campaign
Goodmans LLP acted for Browning West, LP in the successful reconstitution of Gildan Activewear’s entire board, culminating in the reinstatement of CEO Glenn Chamandy… -
Shareholder Activism
FINSIGHT Group Inc. announces intent to vote against Q4 Inc’s proposed plan to be acquired by Sumeru Equity Partners
Goodmans LLP is acting for FINSIGHT Group Inc in connection with issuing a letter to the board of directors of Q4 Inc, announcing that it intends to vote AGAINST the Q4 Inc’s proposed plan of… -
Shareholder Activism
Board of WonderFi Technologies Inc.’s proxy defense from KAOS Capital and Mogo
Goodmans LLP acted for the special committee of the board of WonderFi Technologies Inc in connection with its defense of a proxy contest launched by KAOS Capital and MOGO. KAOS Capital is a… -
Shareholder Activism
Aimia Inc.'s largest shareholder, Mithaq, plans takeover bid
Goodmans LLP represented The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Aimia Inc., in connection with an unsolicited takeover bid for Aimia by Mithaq Capital, Aimia's largest shareholder… -
Shareholder Activism
Magnet Forensics acquired by Thoma Bravo
Goodmans LLP acted for Nellore Capital Management, the largest shareholder of Subordinate Voting Shares of Magnet Forensics, in relation to Thoma Bravo’s proposed acquisition of Magnet Forensics… -
Shareholder Activism
First Capital enters into cooperation agreement with Vision Capital and Ewing Morris
Goodmans LLP acted for Vision Capital corp. in relation to the support and cooperation agreement between First Capital REIT and each of Vision Capital and Ewing Morris & Co. Investment Partners…
News & Events
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Shareholder Activism
Goodmans Shareholder Activism Group Recognized by Diligent Market Intelligence
We are pleased to announce Goodmans Shareholder Activism Practice is recognized as the #1 Canadian Firm by Total Representations and #1 in Total Issuer Representations in the 2024 Diligent Market… -
Shareholder Activism
Jon Feldman at the Capital Markets Tribunal Adjudicators’ Policy Forum
On November 20, 2024, Jon Feldman, Head of Goodmans Shareholder Activism practice, spoke at the Capital Markets Tribunal Adjudicators’ Policy Forum on a panel that discussed Emerging Issues in… -
Shareholder Activism
Jon Feldman featured in "Behind the Scenes: The ISS Dress Rehearsal", The Deal
Goodmans partner Jon Feldman shares his insights in the article published by The Deal, "Behind the Scenes: The ISS Dress Rehearsal". "Normally in Canada you have two or three people…