Overview
Kirk is a partner in a business law group and the Technology Group at Goodmans. He practises corporate and securities law with a particular focus on cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions.
Kirk advises public, private and multinational companies and their investors on domestic and cross-border M&A, divestitures, going-private transactions, as well as public and private debt and equity financings and corporate governance matters. Kirk has also advised clients on corporate finance and M&A transactions involving early and later stage technology companies. Kirk advises clients from various jurisdictions and across various industries.
Kirk is recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada for his corporate practice.
Featured Work
Kirk’s representative work includes acting for:
- Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited in its acquisition of Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada Company from Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc., a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company
- one of Canada’s leading alternative asset management companies in connection with its sale to a leading independent asset management firm (both companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange)
- a U.S. manufacturer of vehicle parts in connection with its acquisition of a Canadian manufacturer with operations in Canada, the U.S. and other parts of the world
- a leading North American provider of SaaS-based customer engagement software in connection with its sale to a U.S. private equity firm
- a leading North American and European water, coffee, tea, extract and filtration solution service provider in connection with its acquisition of a Canadian bottled water company from a Canadian private equity firm and secondary share offering
- a Canadian manufacturer of baked goods with a significant Canadian pension fund shareholder in connection with its sale to a U.S. private equity firm
- a Netherlands-based fashion company in connection with an M&A transaction to establish its wholesale and retail operations across Canada
- a leading Canadian independent, financial services firm in connection with its acquisition of U.K. wealth management firms
- a U.S.-based company operating North America’s largest marketing/buying group for construction and industrial supplies in connection with the expansion of its business in Canada
- a Canadian developer of advanced microsystems in connection with its Series A preferred share private placement involving Canadian and U.S. venture capital firms
- a Canadian REIT with a portfolio of U.S. industrial properties in connection with its initial public offering and subsequent follow-on offerings to finance acquisitions
Awards & Recognition
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Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2025
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Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized, Corporate Law 2024
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Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized, Corporate Law 2023
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Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized, Corporate Law 2022
Credentials
Credentials
- Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B., 2004
- Simon Fraser University, B.B.A, 2000
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
Call to Bar
- 2005 Ontario
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100+ Goodmans lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada: 2025 Edition
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