Goodmans LLP

Based in Toronto, Goodmans LLP continues to be a leader in the corporate and M&A space, bringing strength to advising major multinational corporates and financial institutions involved in high-value, multi-jurisdictional M&A, reorganisations and corporate governance matters. The firm’s broad client roster spans sectors ranging from real estate, healthcare, tech and media to energy, pharmaceuticals, sports, mining and food and beverages. The practice is headed Robert Vaux, who specializes in public and private M&A, IPOs and follow-on financings; and Michelle Vigod, who manages complex M&A, take-over bids, divestitures, corporate reorganizations and private equity transactions. Other figures of note include: Stephen Pincus, known for his work in SPAC structures; Neill May, an expert in securities law; Jamie van Diepen, a specialist in transactions in such areas as pharmaceuticals and education, and in contested governance matters; Brad Ross, who acts for a robust base of issuers, private companies and underwriters; shareholder activities specialist Jon Feldman; Julian di Bartolomeo; and Tara Hunt, who was promoted to partner in January 2024.