Goodmans LLP

Based in Toronto, Goodmans LLP continues to lead in the corporate and M&A space, advising major multinational corporates and financial institutions involved in complex, multi-jurisdictional M&A, reorganisations and corporate governance matters. The firm’s broad client base spans sectors ranging from real estate, telecoms, energy, pharmaceuticals and aviation to mining, cannabis, sports and cryptocurrency. Robert Vaux, who specializes in public and private M&A, IPOs and follow-on financings, co-heads the team, along with Michelle Vigod, who manages M&A, take-over bids, divestitures, corporate reorganizations and private equity transactions. Other key figures include Stephen Pincus, a renowned expert in SPAC structures; Neill May, an expert in securities; Stephen Halperin, who brings over 30 years of experience; Jonathan Lampe, who advises on the governance of public entities, in relation to ongoing operations, strategic initiatives, investigations and dissident shareholder activities; Jamie van Diepen, who brings transactional strength to such industries as pharmaceuticals and education; Brad Ross, who represents a wide base of issuers, private companies and underwriters; and shareholder activities specialist Jonathan Feldman. Julian di Bartolomeo was promoted to partner in January 2023.