May 13, 2024

Goodmans Welcomes Waseem Jarjis

Goodmans is pleased to announce Waseem Jarjis has joined the firm as an associate in the Banking and Financial Services Group. Waseem will be a terrific addition to our firm.

We warmly welcome Waseem to Goodmans!

Clients note, "A very responsive team, which works well under tight timelines, provides quality work with minimal back and forth, and demonstrates attention to detail." — The Legal 500 Canada
...its borrower-side work and involvement in complex restructuring-related matters is particularly impressing. — The Legal 500 Canada
Clients note, "The team is extremely commercially oriented and able to get to the crux of the issue right away." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, "The firm provides sound advice on various complex and time-sensitive transactions including explaining our options and the related pros and cons to each decision." — Chambers Canada
The department demonstrates considerable experience in managing cross-border transactions and represents a number of global financial services companies. — Chambers Canada
Clients note, the Goodmans team takes a "Pragmatic, commercial view towards getting the transaction closed in a smooth, efficient manner," adding "Partners remain deeply engaged through the transaction." — IFLR1000
One client noted, "They bring a solid, pragmatic and commercial approach to dealing with key legal issues, are flexible and easy to work with, and are client focused." — Chambers Global
Clients remark, "#1 in senior housing sector expertise. #1 in helping network. Very professional and responsive. Great quality work.” — IFLR1000
On the Banking and Finance group, interviewees say: "Goodmans has an amazing team that is very responsive, knowledgeable, reliable and pleasant." — Chambers Global

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