Goodmans
Canadian corporate law firm
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Goodmans LLP is a Canadian corporate law firm. First established in Toronto in 1917 by David Bertram Goodman, Goodmans LLP now has approximately 200 lawyers.[3] The firm acts for Canada's largest corporations, financial institutions and multinationals, and was recognized two years in a row as the National Law Firm of the Year for Canada at the International Financial Law Review's Americas Awards.[4] In September 2018, Goodmans was awarded the Americas Energy Tax Deal of the Year at the 13th annual Americas Tax Awards by International Tax Review in New York City.[5]
HeadquartersBay Adelaide Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
No.ofoffices1
No.ofattorneys200+[1]
Major practice areasMergers and acquisitions, litigation, corporate restructuring, private equity, corporate finance and securities, mining and natural resources, banking, commercial real estate, entertainment, tax and intellectual property, among others[2]
| Headquarters | Bay Adelaide Centre Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| No. of offices | 1 |
| No. of attorneys | 200+[1] |
| Major practice areas | Mergers and acquisitions, litigation, corporate restructuring, private equity, corporate finance and securities, mining and natural resources, banking, commercial real estate, entertainment, tax and intellectual property, among others[2] |
| Key people | Dale Lastman (chairman) |
| Date founded | 1917 |
| Founder | David Bertram Goodman |
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
| Website | www.goodmans.ca |
Notable firm members and alumni
- Edwin A. Goodman – One of the founding partners: Canadian lawyer and political figure
- Mike Harris – Former advisor: MPP and 22nd Premier of Ontario (1995–2002)
- Gord Kirke – Counsel and later sports and entertainment lawyer[6]
- Dale Lastman – Current chair of Goodmans
- Allan Leibel – Counsel and former co-chair: Canadian Olympic sailor
- Bob Rae – Former partner: Member of Parliament, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada (2011–13) and 21st Premier of Ontario (1990–1995)
- Herb Solway – Former chair of the firm: Chairman of the Toronto Blue Jays