Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada
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Provided by Goodmans LLP
Clients of Goodmans' Emerging Companies Group find partners in our lawyers. We work closely alongside founders of emerging technologies, supporting them through the various stages of their company's development - from creation to commercialization. We help founders manage day-to-day challenges, serving as their general commercial and corporate counsel, mentor and advisor across financing (venture capital financing and financing from angel investors, family offices, and strategic partners); corporate structure and governance (incorporation, founder equity and vesting arrangements, share class design, option plans and governance mechanics); strategic advisory (understanding long-term impact of board control, dilution, veto rights and IP ownership on the company's trajectory); M&A (exits and sales to strategic acquirers, private equity platforms and public companies); and regulatory matters (navigating the evolving legal and regulatory landscape as the companies scale).
Our lawyers have deep connections with investors in growth companies, including angel and seed investors, venture capital funds, family offices, and strategic investors, allowing us to help founders source adequate funding that enables them to push technological boundaries.
Goodmans is a proud partner of the DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University, a world-leading incubator for tech startups, where we provide legal advice, mentorship, and networking opportunities to assist startups in maximizing their potential.
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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.
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Goodmans LLP represented Resonance Alliance in its acquisition by IonQ for USD35 million.
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Goodmans serves as a critical strategic partner. The team combines elite legal technicality with a rare, entrepreneurial mindset and provides high-level business solutions.
The Goodmans team is always excellent. The lawyers are very capable and have a personable way of helping us understand the implications of various approaches.
The team has amazing breadth and depth and is always responsive on short notice.
Goodmans provides reliable, actionable and knowledgeable advice.
Goodmans' assistance is exceptional and the team has shown a great deal of interest in clarifying their understanding of our business.
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Jamie is a fantastic lawyer who provides great work product.
Jamie's sophistication and mastery of the sector are unmatched and he consistently leverages this to provide high-impact, commercially grounded advice.
Jamie is practical, responsive and pragmatic.
Jamie Firsten is an amazing partner.
We are very appreciative of Eashan's support, knowledge and guidance.
Eashan Karnik is fantastic to work with.
Eashan is always on the ball.
Startups & Emerging Companies
Startups & Emerging Companies
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