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Goodmans LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario


Goodmans LLP

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With recognized leaders in Canadian litigation law, Goodmans’ litigators have won some of the most important and high-profile cases that have been decided in the Supreme Court of Canada. Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group has a reputation for being tenacious, energetic and fearless in the courtroom, and are prepared to do whatever it takes to meet our clients’ objectives.

Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice covers the full spectrum of disputes, and have litigated virtually everything – with experts in civil litigation, product liability, IP, securities, corporate commercial, insolvency and restructuring, construction, libel/slander, employment, technology, real estate and more.

We have acted in numerous matters involving shareholder disputes and hostile take-over bids for public companies, cases involving asset or share purchase agreements, shareholder class actions involving allegations of securities fraud, as well as in proceedings before the OSC involving such allegations.

Goodmans’ litigators regularly appear in all levels of court, and we also represent our clients before a variety of administrative and regulatory tribunals. Recognizing that many cases settle, our litigators are true negotiation advocates and have had tremendous success in mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution strategies. However, when litigation is necessary, we pursue our clients’ objectives while continually evaluating risks, expenses and options.

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - Ontario

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Goodmans houses a well-regarded commercial litigation department with a strong focus on disputes relating to contested M&A transactions, commercial contracts and securities. The Toronto-based firm is particularly active in the financial services, real estate and pharmaceutical sectors, and has additional expertise in insolvency, claims under the Competition Act, enforcement matters, class action defence and product liability litigation. Its well-rounded disputes practice includes expert advice on litigation prevention strategy and risk management.

Work Highlights

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  • Goodmans successfully represented Browning West, a Los Angeles-based investment fund, on its proxy contest against Gildan Activewear.

Strengths

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  • Goodmans' litigation strategies are exceptional.

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  • There was never an issue that exceeded this firm's ability to respond to it.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Alan Mark
    Band 4Alan Mark

    Alan Mark

    Toronto-based Alan Mark is a well-known and well-respected litigator with a focus on commercial mandates. He has a notable focus on shareholder disputes, including proxy contests, with clients in sectors including auto manufacturing and mining.

  • Band 4David Conklin
    Band 4David Conklin

    David Conklin

    David Conklin is a notable Toronto litigator at Goodmans who handles a broad range of commercial disputes, including securities litigation and class actions. He has experience representing clients in OSC investigations.

    • He is extremely smart and has an ability to put it all together to simplify complex concepts.

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    • David really helps to work towards solutions.

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  • Band 5Suzy Kauffman
    Band 5Suzy Kauffman

    Suzy Kauffman

    Suzy Kauffman has notable commercial experience, including handling disputes relating to the enforcement of foreign judgments. Working out of Goodmans in Toronto, she is also noted for her counsel in arbitration proceedings.

    • She is extremely diligent.

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    • Suzy is smart and has an understanding of the business.

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