Goodmans LLP, International & Cross-Border Transactions

About

Provided by Goodmans LLP

Goodmans provides counsel for a range of international transactions including advising on the Canadian aspects of international mergers, acquisitions, financings, insolvencies, restructurings, and privatizations. We have earned the reputation of handling challenging problems, often international in scope, which demand creative solutions. We are frequently retained to replace existing company counsel as Canadian counsel. For over 30 years, Goodmans has been an active member of the prestigious World Law Group, one of the oldest and largest invitation-only global networks of independent business law firms. Ranked by Chambers and Partners as one of a very few "elite" (Band 1) global law firm networks, WLG is specifically created to meet the legal needs of today’s multinational companies. Through the strength of this network, we provide clients seamless access to the local knowledge and legal expertise of over 21,000 lawyers around the world.

Chambers Review

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International & Cross-Border Transactions - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Operating out of Toronto, Goodmans is oriented around providing specialist transactional advice to clients. The law firm maintains strong relationships with high-end corporate firms in the US and other major economies and remains a top choice for referrals on inbound Canadian work. The Toronto teams perform strongly on M&A, buyouts, finance, and capital markets deals for foreign clients. It regularly collaborates with international legal counsel, and is especially prominent on cross-border capital market listings, advising clients in relation to US and Canadian exchanges.

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Strengths

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"Goodmans' expertise on cross-border matters is good. Their understanding of nuance between US-style deals and the market in Canada is also strong."

International & Cross-Border Transactions respondent
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