Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
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Provided by Goodmans LLP
Goodmans Mergers and Acquisitions Group is known by industry players as a formidable, "top tier" practice, with more leading M&A lawyers than any other Canadian law firm on a per capita basis. We are known by our clients as first-rate dealmakers, with the responsiveness, energy and passion to close the deal.
If it's reported in the business pages, chances are, we played a role. Our group has represented clients involved in every aspect of a deal: acquirors, targets, borrowers and issuers, underwriters, investors, and has developed a number of niche markets, including targets of hostile takeover bids and private equity clients. A results-oriented team, we pride ourselves on providing practical advice, innovative solutions and a solid level of commitment that ensures transactions are completed on the clients' terms and schedules.
By maintaining both a keen understanding of the business and legal environment and a sharp focus on the issues particular to each deal, we respond quickly and creatively to the nuances and challenges of sophisticated transactions, both large and small.
Chambers Review
Goodmans is a well-established Toronto firm that punches above its weight for big-ticket M&A in Canada, regularly advising on transactions in the mining, energy, technology and cannabis sectors. The team occupies a material position in the REITs space, as well as offering additional industry sector expertise in areas such as healthcare, media and telecoms. The team stands out for its experience of both public offerings and going-private transactions, as well as SPAC work. The group also advises on corporate governance and shareholder activism in addition to private equity matters.
Work Highlights
- Goodmans continued to advise Rogers Communications on issues related to its acquisition of Shaw Communications for CAD26 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Goodmans has excellent cross-functional knowledge and ability to bring in reference partners from within the firm for areas of specialisation."
"The team at Goodmans has excellent cross-functional knowledge and ability to bring in reference partners from within the firm for areas of specialisation."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Jonathan Lampe is recognised for his deep experience in corporate law, with particular expertise in securities and M&A transactions.
Toronto-based Dale Lastman, C.M. is widely recognised for his experience in handling complex corporate transactions across a variety of sectors.
Neill May boasts considerable expertise in complex transactional matters, acting for investment firms and portfolio companies.
"Neill May is a great negotiator, works tirelessly and has also built a great team."
John Connon is a well-regarded partner based in Toronto. His expertise encompasses a range of matters including advising private equity firms and portfolio companies on cross-border sales and acquisitions.
"John Connon has a high profile and is one of the thought leaders in the market."
Robert Vaux is noted for his experienced handling of M&A and corporate governance matters arising from the cannabis and pharmaceutical sectors. He co-chairs the firm's corporate securities group in Toronto.
Stephen Pincus heads the firm's capital markets group. Based in Toronto, he regularly advises a broad range of clients on M&A and securities matters, including REIT transactions.
"Stephen Pincus is an exceptional technical lawyer."
"Stephen has an ability to assess problems in advance."
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