Overview
Aaron Barrett is an associate in a business law group at Goodmans. He is developing a broad practice in sports and entertainment law and corporate law.
Prior to joining Goodmans, Aaron received his J.D. from Western University, where he graduated with distinction. Before attending law school, Aaron graduated as the winner of the Gold Medal for Politics at Acadia University.
He is recognized as a "Leading Associate" by The Legal 500 Canada in the area of Media and Entertainment.
Expertise
Featured Work
Aaron’s representative work includes acting for:
- Larry Tanenbaum, Chair of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE), in connection with the sale of a 20% stake in his company, Kilmer Sports Inc., to OMERS Pension Plan for US$400 million representing an indirect 5% interest in MLSE
- Michael Andlauer and his partners on the acquisition of the Ottawa Senators hockey club
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. for various corporate matters and sports league related matters
- A U.S. entrepreneur on his acquisition of a minority interest in the Vegas Golden Knights hockey club
- Amazon Studios in connection with its activities and productions in Canada
- 9 Story Media Group Inc. for the acquisition by Scholastic Corp. of 100% of the economic interest in 9 Story for C$250 million
- Project 8 Sports Inc. in the creation of the Northern Super League, a planned Division I professional women's soccer league in Canada
Awards & Recognition
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The Legal 500 Canada Leading Associate, Media and Entertainment 2025
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The Legal 500 Canada Recommended, Media and Entertainment 2024
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The Legal 500 Canada Recognized, Media and Entertainment 2023
Credentials
Credentials
- Western University, J.D., 2020, with distinction
- Acadia University, B.A., 2015, Honours in Politics and Economics
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
Call to Bar
- 2021 Ontario
Insights
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Entertainment
Déjá Vu: Canada Reintroduces Legislation to Regulate Online Streaming Services
On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez introduced Bill C-11 titled the Online Streaming Act (the “Bill”), to amend the Broadcasting Act. The Bill is… -
Technology
DMZ, Google Partnership Gives Start-ups Access to Acceleration Program
On June 19, 2019, the DMZ at Ryerson University (the “DMZ”) and Google announced a partnership granting current and former DMZ-based start-ups access to Google-certified experts through the Google… -
Technology
MLSE Leveraging Disruptive Technology to Breed Organizational Success
When Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) hired Humza Teherany as the company’s first chief technology and digital officer in June 2018, he was tasked with better incorporating digital…
News & Events
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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 Continues to Receive 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 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Legal 500 Canada Continues to Recognize Goodmans with Top Tier Rankings
We are pleased to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2023 Guide released today. Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on…