Goodmans LLP, Tax | Chambers Global Profile

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Provided by Goodmans LLP

Widely regarded as among the best in Canada, Goodmans Tax Group is transaction-driven and focused on providing dynamic yet practical tax advice in complicated M&A, capital markets, corporate finance, and restructuring transactions. Our lawyers’ deep knowledge and understanding of unique tax structures have been integral to the success of many of Canada’s most innovative deals.

Goodmans’ core tax strength is its M&A tax practice and all of our partners practice in this area. We specialize in strategic acquisitions and joint ventures, private equity transactions and public company M&A, including going private transactions. Goodmans Tax group provides tax expertise and strategic advice in structuring and implementing sophisticated, innovative corporate finance transactions in domestic, cross-border and international equity and debt capital markets. The group has particular expertise with cross-border transactions. Much of our tax practice involves the inbound and outbound structuring of international business arrangements and investments.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Goodmans is a Toronto law firm with a dynamic tax structuring team that is particularly well regarded for its significant expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A matters. The team is also well respected for its tax planning advice on capital markets and private equity investment deals, and also acts on corporate restructuring work. It is known for its significant experience in the energy, financial services, mining and real estate sectors.

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Work Highlights

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Goodmans assisted Rogers Communications with the tax aspects of its CAD26 billion acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding Class A and Class B shares of Shaw Communication.

Strengths

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"Goodmans' lawyers are very experienced and knowledgeable in complex matters."

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"The lawyers are very experienced, practical and they do an excellent job of representing clients' interests."

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"Goodmans' lawyers are very experienced and knowledgeable in complex matters."

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"The lawyers are very experienced, practical and they do an excellent job of representing clients' interests."

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Notable Practitioners

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Carrie Smit

Band 1

Carrie Smit stands out for her elite-level tax advice on complex capital markets transactions and high-stakes corporate restructuring mandates. She has also been engaged in significant cross-border M&A deals.

"Carrie Smit is excellent; she is a prolific speaker and writer in the tax community. She is a delight to work with."

"Carrie is a very calm, intelligent and strong practitioner."

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Mitchell Sherman

Band 1

Mitchell Sherman continues to be regarded as a leading transactional tax lawyer, advising on an impressive number of high-profile, cross-border deals.

"Mitchell Sherman is extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to about any tax issues."

"Mitchell is a brilliant individual and able to quickly understand the issues even if dealing with a new industry."

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Alan Bowman

Band 3

Alan Bowman is an experienced tax lawyer who advises on a range of M&A transactions, with a notable focus on the mining sector. He has also worked on several major restructuring files.

"Alan Bowman has a national practice and he acts on diverse, strategic deals."

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Jon Northup

Band 3

Jon Northup offers considerable experience advising on the tax aspects of corporate transactions and has a particular focus on the REIT sector. He also has a solid track record advising on financing agreements and the formation of investment funds.

"Jon Northup is a pleasure to deal with and practical."

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