Overview
David is a partner in the business law group at Goodmans. His practice focuses on corporate and securities law. He advises public, private and multinational companies and their investors on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, going private transactions, as well as public and private debt and equity financings and corporate governance matters.
David is recognized by The Legal 500 Canada as a “Next Generation Partner” in the area of Capital Markets and recommended in the area of Corporate and M&A. He is also recognized by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the areas of M&A and Corporate Finance & Securities and by IFLR1000 as a “Rising Star Partner”.
He is featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A and the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining.
Featured Work
David’s representative work includes acting for:
Corporate Finance
- Dye & Durham Limited in its initial public offering, listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and numerous follow-on public offerings
- The underwriters in connection with Loop Energy Inc.’s initial public offering and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange
- The underwriters in connection with Pivotree Inc.’s initial public offering and listing on the TSX Venture Exchange
- Canaccord Genuity Growth II Corp. in connection with its $537 million qualifying transaction with Taiga Motors Inc.
Public Mergers and Acquisitions
- Newmont Goldcorp Corporation in connection with its US$10 billion acquisition of Goldcorp Inc.
- Newmont Mining Corporation in connection with its acquisition from NovaGold Resources of a 50% interest in the Galore Creek Project joint venture with Teck Resources
- Hudbay Minerals Inc. in connection with its $31 million acquisition of Mason Resources Corp.
- Canaccord Genuity Acquisition Corp. in its acquisition of Spark Power Group Inc., the first successful Qualifying Acquisition of Canada’s “Third Generation” SPACs
- Hudbay Minerals Inc. in connection with its $540 million hostile take-over bid for Augusta Resources Corp.
Private Mergers and Acquisitions
- Dye & Durham Corporation in connection with its purchase of the assets of Cyberbahn and Marque d'or from Thomson Reuters Canada Limited
- Searchlight Capital Partners in connection with its acquisition of M&M Meat Shops, Canada’s largest independent retailer of specialty frozen food
Awards & Recognition
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The Legal 500 Canada Next Generation Partner, Capital Markets 2025
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The Legal 500 Canada Recommended, Corporate and M&A 2024
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The Legal 500 Canada Next Generation Partner, Capital Markets 2024
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IFLR1000 Canada Rising Star Partner, Financial and Corporate 2024
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Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining Canada's Leading Energy and Mining Lawyers 2024
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Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A Canada's Leading Finance and M&A Lawyers 2024
Credentials
Credentials
- Dalhousie University, J.D., 2012
- Dalhousie University, B.A., 2008, Honours
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
Call to Bar
- 2013 Ontario
Insights
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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… -
Capital Markets
CSE Moves to Establish SPAC Program
CNSX Markets Inc. (CSE) published amendments to its policies to create a new tier of non-venture issuers with listing requirements similar to those of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and NEO Exchange… -
Capital Markets
Canadian Securities Regulators Propose Guidance on Financial Statement Disclosure for IPOs
On August 12, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released proposed guidance on financial statement disclosure required for acquisitions completed before or concurrently with an IPO. If… -
Capital Markets
NEO Exchange Announces New Capital Markets Listing Vehicle: the Growth Acquisition Corporation™ or G-Corp™
NEO Exchange Inc. (“NEO”) announced the creation of a new publicly traded acquisition vehicle, the Growth Acquisition Corporation (“G-Corp”), designed to enable private, mid-market growth companies to… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Canadian Securities Administrators Publish Amendments to Streamline At-the-Market Distributions
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published amendments that will streamline at-the-market distributions (“ATM Distributions”) in Canada (the “Amendments”). The Amendments will eliminate the… -
Capital Markets
TSX Amends Rules Governing Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations; Eliminates Shareholder Meeting Requirement
On October 4, 2018, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) announced amendments to the rules relating to special purpose acquisition corporations (SPACs). The amendments simplify the process of forming and…
News & Events
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Banking and Financial Services
IFLR1000 2024 Recognizes Goodmans Lawyers and Practices
We are proud to announce Goodmans continues to be recognized by IFLR1000 in its annual guide.Recognition in IFLR1000 is based on a combination of in-depth qualitative research and direct client… -
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… -
Energy
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining 2024
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining 2024 has recognized 10 Goodmans LLP partners among Canada's experts in the areas of energy and mining.Congratulations to our…