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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

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Corporate/M&A - Canada

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Goodmans is an eminent Toronto M&A firm with a notable profile in the REITs space and deep experience across various other industry sectors including mining and telecoms, healthcare, senior care, energy and financial services. In addition to high-end merger work, the firm has strong securities and private equity expertise, including experience of SPACs. It also advises on matters of corporate governance and shareholder activism. The team is frequently involved in multi-jurisdictional matters, including major inbound deals. It also benefits from the firm's leading expertise in corporate restructuring and is increasingly noted for its work in the cannabis space.

Work Highlights

  • The team at Goodmans LLP acted for 9 Story Media Inc and its investor, ZMC, in the sale of 9 Story to Scholastic Corp, with the transaction valued at C$250 million.

Strengths

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Goodmans LLP has top-notch lawyers who are always accessible and have good insight and recommendations when dealing with complex matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Goodmans have excellent subject matter expertise and actionable strategy and advice. They give deep confidence of their ability to capably handle complex and sophisticated matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

The Corporate/Commercial team at Goodmans make it seem as though we are their only client. They are our go-to external corporate-commercial counsel. 

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

The amount of resources Goodmans provided on all work was tremendous and all personnel were excellent. It didn't matter how unrealistic the deadlines were - they met them.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Goodmans always had the specialised expertise to meet every need. I couldn't have been more impressed with their work and ability to navigate very challenging matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Dale H. Lastman, C.M., O.Ont.
E
Dale H. Lastman, C.M., O.Ont.
E
Eminent Practitioners
Toronto-based Dale Lastman, C.M. is widely recognised for his experience in handling complex corporate transactions across a variety of sectors.

Dale Lastman provides fantastic, strategic advice.

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Neill May
1
Neill May
1
Band 1

Neill May has a wealth of experience handling M&A and corporate finance matters. Based in Toronto, he advises on transactions across a broad range of industries, including mining and private equity.

Neill is one of the smartest individuals we've ever come across. We bring him our most complex matters.

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John Connon
3
John Connon
3
Band 3

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 is a very capable lawyer.

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Robert A Vaux
3
Robert A Vaux
3
Band 3

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 Mergers and Acquisitions Group.

Robert Vaux is a pair of safe hands, whose excellent client bedside manner guides you through challenging files.

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Stephen Pincus
3
Stephen Pincus
3
Band 3
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 was always available to step in on complex matters that required difficult judgement calls. I couldn't have been more impressed.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Goodmans LLP

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Corporate/M&A
Dale H. Lastman, C.M., O.Ont.
E
Dale H. Lastman, C.M., O.Ont.
E
Eminent Practitioners
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Neill May
1
Neill May
1
Band 1
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Robert A Vaux
3
Robert A Vaux
3
Band 3
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Stephen Pincus
3
Stephen Pincus
3
Band 3
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Private Equity: Buyouts
Neill May
2
Neill May
2
Band 2
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John Connon
3
John Connon
3
Band 3
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