Goodmans is delighted to announce Kate McNeece has joined the firm as counsel in our Competition and Foreign Investment Group.
Kate has a wealth of knowledge and expertise on a broad range of competition law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, marketing and distribution practices, abuse of dominance, and investigations. She is a trusted advisor to companies in a range of industries on competition compliance matters, including commercial agreements, greenwashing, drip pricing and other deceptive marketing matters.
Kate also has extensive and unique experience guiding foreign investors through complex national security reviews under the Investment Canada Act, with particular experience in SOE reviews and negotiation of mitigation agreements. She has worked with clients in a number of Canada's key industries including upstream and downstream energy, renewable energy, construction, telecommunications and consumer products.
We warmly welcome Kate to Goodmans!
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Competition and Foreign Investment
Competition Bureau Continues Enforcement Against Restrictive Covenants in Grocery Leases
The Competition Bureau announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement with Empire Company (the parent company of Sobeys, IGA and others grocery chains) to remove a ‘property control’ that… -
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… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
The Cineplex Decision – A New Chapter Opens in Canadian Competition Law
The Competition Tribunal released its reasons in Commissioner v. Cineplex on October 3, 2024. It is the first decision under the Competition Act’s “drip pricing” misleading advertising provision… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
Canadian Government’s Approval of Glencore/Teck and a Ministerial Statement Signals Muscular New Standards for Investment Canada Act Undertakings and Metals and Minerals Transactions
Executive SummaryA recent approval under the Investment Canada Act (“ICA”), and a policy statement by the Minister, signals important developments for investors into Canada, including:The… -
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… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
The Public Competition Enforcement Review 16th Edition - Canada Chapter
Michael Koch, David Rosner, Josh Zelikovitz and Jon Wall co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Public Competition Enforcement Review 16th Edition.The Public Competition…
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex acquires CanPrev
Goodmans LLP acted for Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of CanPrev, a leading Canadian provider of vitamins, supplements, and other natural health products… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Ryan, LLC completes acquisition of Altus Group’s Property Tax Services business
Goodmans LLP acted for Ryan, LLC in connection with its C$700 million acquisition of the global property tax services business of Altus Group Limited, a provider of asset and fund intelligence for… -
Real Estate
Canadian Tire Corporation sells Brampton industrial property to Prologis for C$258 million
Goodmans LLP represented Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited on the sale of its 90-acre industrial property in Brampton to Prologis Inc. for C$258 million… -
Mining
Newmont Corporation to sell its Éléonore operation to Dhilmar Ltd for $795 million
Goodmans LLP is advising Newmont Corporation in its agreement to sell its Éléonore operation to Dhilmar Ltd for $795 million in cash consideration… -
Mining
Newmont Corporation to sell Musselwhite Gold Mine to Orla Mining for $850 million
Goodmans LLP is advising Newmont Corporation in its agreement to sell the Musselwhite Gold Mine to Orla Mining for $850 million… -
Mining
Coeur Mining, Inc. to acquire SilverCrest Metals Inc. at an implied equity value of approximately US$1.7 billion
Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel to Coeur Mining, Inc. in connection with entering into a definitive agreement with SilverCrest Metals Inc., whereby pursuant to a plan of arrangement Coeur will…
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Competition and Foreign Investment
Goodmans Welcomes Kate McNeece
Goodmans is delighted to announce Kate McNeece has joined the firm as counsel in our Competition and Foreign Investment Group.Kate has a wealth of knowledge and expertise on a broad range of… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Once Again Receives Top-Tier Recognition from The Legal 500 Canada
We are pleased to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top-tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2025 Guide released today.Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on independent… -
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…