Overview
Jarrett Freeman is a partner in the Tax Group at Goodmans.
His practice encompasses all aspects of income taxation that arise in corporate and commercial transactions, with an emphasis on M&A, corporate finance and real estate transactions both domestically and internationally. He also has extensive experience advising real estate clients, private equity funds and high-net worth families.
Jarrett is recognized as a leading tax practitioner by numerous publications including Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers in Canada and The Legal 500 Canada. In 2017 Jarrett was honoured as one of Lexpert’s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40.
Expertise
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Cross-Border and International Tax
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Real Estate
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REITS and Income Securities
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Tax
Featured Work
Jarrett has represented the following clients in his practice:
- Real Estate (Public): RioCan REIT, Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT, Minto Apartment REIT, Pure Industrial REIT, and Slate Retail REIT.
- Real Estate (Private): Realstar Corp., Menkes Developments, Harlo Capital, Resident, and Brookfield Residential.
- Private Equity: Affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management, GTCR, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, and Dragoneer Investment Group.
- M&A: Hub International, Gluskin Sheff + Associates, Iovate Health Sciences, and Roots Canada Ltd.
- Technology: Docebo, Maple Corporation, Firmex, CampBrain, and Bulloch Technologies Inc.
- Special Committee: Dream Industrial REIT, Brookfield Canada Office Properties, Dream Global REIT, and Northview Apartment REIT.
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Recognized, Tax 2025
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The Legal 500 Canada Leading Individual, Tax 2025
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Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized, Tax Law 2025
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Chambers Global Recognized, Tax 2024
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Chambers Canada Recognized, Tax 2024
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The Legal 500 Canada Next Generation Partner, Tax 2024
Credentials
Professional Involvement
Jarrett is the author of a number of articles and speaker on a variety of income tax matters, including the taxation of REITs and the SIFT rules. He also works closely with the Joint Committee of Taxation in connection with REIT and land transfer tax matters.
Credentials
- Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B., 2004
- Western University / Ivey Business School, H.B.A., 2001, with distinction
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Tax Foundation
- Canadian Bar Association
Call to Bar
- 2005 Ontario
Insights
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Technology
Financial Support for Technology Companies in Canada: A Guide
In 2017, the Government of Canada launched a multi-year Innovation and Skills Plan aimed at substantially redesigning the innovation policy landscape in Canada. The Plan features an updated… -
Real Estate
Ontario Land Transfer Tax: Government Amends De Minimis Partnership Exemption
Yesterday, the Ontario Government enacted amendments to the “de minimis” exemption contained in the regulations to the Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act…
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… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chambers and Partners Once Again Honours Goodmans with Top-Tier Recognition
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2025 Guide.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on… -
100+ Goodmans lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada: 2025 Edition
We are delighted to share Goodmans has once again been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada with 105 lawyers featured across 43 practice areas.Congratulations to Andrew Brodkin…