About

Provided by Goodmans LLP

As the leading law firm for Startups and Emerging Companies, Goodmans provides comprehensive legal services and strategic advice to many of Canada’s most promising startups through every stage of their development – from the earliest discovery or concept; data protection, through development, funding, partnerships, and large-scale utility operations; to potential IPOs, exits and other capital events.

We work with many different clients involved in this area, including entrepreneurs and technology professionals, investors (including angel, venture capital, private equity and institutional), lenders and government agencies. We have deep expertise in advising both companies and venture capital firms with their investments in emerging companies and assist companies active in industries such as financial technology, life sciences, healthcare, media, social networking, energy, eSports, among others.

Goodmans understands what it takes to be entrepreneurial and our lawyers remain directly involved with our founder clients, providing hands-on advice and mentorship throughout their legal journeys.

Goodmans continues to be a leader in the technology sector and is partnered with the DMZ, a leading business incubator, at Toronto Metropolitan University as their “founding legal counsel in residence”. Through this on-site partnership Goodmans’ lawyers provide free advice, legal consultations, mentorship and share their impressive network of investors with entrepreneurs every week.

Chambers Review

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Startups & Emerging Companies - Nationwide - Canada

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Goodmans is recognised for its representation of clients in the finance, technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors, advising companies on significant investments, such as strategic investments, growth equity investments and venture funding. The law firm also has notable capabilities outside of Canada, advising clients on cross-border matters often involving the United States and Europe.

Work Highlights

  • Goodmans advised HarbourVest Partners, a global private markets

    firm, in relation to its USD12 million Series B investment in Juno Veterinary Inc.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jamie Firsten
2
Jamie Firsten
2
Band 2
Toronto-based Jamie Firsten of Goodmans acts for emerging companies on financial transactions, including clients from a range of industries such as software and gaming, as well as investor-side clients.

Jamie is super smart, super nice and super experienced.

Jamie is an amazing lawyer. The main reason we are with Goodmans.

Eashan Karnik
Eashan Karnik
Associates to watch
Eashan Karnik focuses his practice on assisting startups with a range of issues arising from developing their business. His experience includes representing clients in venture financings and joint ventures, as well as advising on regulatory issues.

Eashan has proved an insightful and approachable resource!

Ranked Lawyers at
Goodmans LLP

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Startups & Emerging Companies

Jamie Firsten
2
Jamie Firsten
2
Band 2
Eashan Karnik
Eashan Karnik
Associates to watch

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