Goodmans

Goodmans

Full-service Canadian corporate transaction law firm

Overview

Goodmans LLP is a leading Canadian law firm that provides business and transaction-focused legal services, along with litigation support. It helps clients close deals, manage disputes, and navigate complex regulatory matters by bringing together expertise in corporate, finance, and commercial law with litigation capabilities. The firm operates across public and private sectors and blends traditional practices with innovative approaches to deliver tailored advice and heightened service. Its teams work to enable clients to achieve business success through sound strategy, efficient execution, and effective advocacy. The goal is to be the premier destination for sophisticated transaction and litigation work, trusted by industry leaders for high-quality, integrated legal solutions.

About Goodmans

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Why Goodmans is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Legal

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

1917

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What believers are saying

  • Goodmans added Carly Caruso, Samantha Ramsay, and Kelly Zhang in 2026.
  • Chambers 2026 recognition and Benchmark 40 Under 40 keep recruiting leverage strong.
  • 2026 web postings show active hiring across business law, real estate, and employment.

What critics are saying

  • Goodmans faces fierce Toronto competition from Blakes, Osler, McCarthy Tétrault, and Torys for elite talent.
  • A 2018 condominium conflict claim shows litigation exposure around real-estate transaction representation.
  • If partner-led deal flow weakens in 2026, premium hiring and rankings erode fast.

What makes Goodmans unique

  • Chambers 2026 ranks Goodmans leading in M&A, restructuring, tax, and IP litigation.
  • 2026 Chambers recognizes 75 lawyers and 17 Band 1 rankings across core practices.
  • Goodmans won 2026 Canadian Law Awards, reinforcing its top-tier Bay Street brand.

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Company News

Goodmans IP
Jul 30th, 2026
Goodmans IP Litigation team once again honoured in the 2026 edition of Managing IP's IP STARS.

Goodmans IP Litigation team once again honoured in the 2026 edition of Managing IP's IP STARS. Goodmans LLP. is delighted to announce its Intellectual Property Litigation team has once again been honoured with top-tier recognition in the 2026 edition of Managing IP's IP STARS. Congratulations to the Goodmans IP Litigation team, which, for the 9th year in a row, has been distinguished as a Tier 1 firm for strengths in Patent Disputes and was also named among leading firms for Copyright & Related Rights. Additional congratulations are in order for the following Goodmans lawyers who are once again featured in the guide, together with the best IP practitioners in the world: Goodmans LLP. is also thrilled that Amalia Berg is once again ranked Trade Mark Star 2026. About Goodmans IP Litigation Group Goodmans is the "best patent litigation firm in Canada" (Chambers Canada) and "... the number one firm in Canada by far...simply put, there is Goodmans and then there is the rest" (IAM Patent 1000). Industry leaders repeatedly turn to Goodmans when the need arises to assert their intellectual property rights, whether it be patents, trademarks or copyright or to defend against claims of patent, trademark or copyright infringement. Its Goodmans IP litigation bench is deep, with industry-recognized lawyers and leaders of the future working alongside several in-house PhD-level scientists. About Managing IP Managing IP has been covering IP law and practice worldwide since 1990. Now covering over 80 jurisdictions, their legal directory, IP STARS, is one of the most authoritative and comprehensive in the industry.

Goodmans LLP
May 29th, 2026
Goodmans welcomes Carly Caruso.

Goodmans welcomes Carly Caruso. Goodmans is delighted to announce Carly Caruso has joined the firm as Counsel in its Real Estate Group. She joins an exceptional team of Real Estate lawyers, adding to their broad experience and reputation for excellent client service. Carly has extensive knowledge and expertise in highly structured commercial real estate transactions, with particular expertise in complex leasing structures, institutional and infrastructure-related assets, real estate private equity and joint venture arrangements, and the real estate aspects of significant corporate transactions. Goodmans LLP warmly welcome Carly to Goodmans!

Goodmans LLP
May 28th, 2026
IAM Patent 1000 honours Goodmans with Gold tier recognition.

IAM Patent 1000 honours Goodmans with Gold tier recognition. Goodmans LLP is pleased to share the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000 has honoured Goodmans with Gold tier recognition for the fourth consecutive year. Congratulations to its Intellectual Property Litigation Group, and to its Goodmans lawyers named in the 2026 World's Leading Patent Professionals guide:

Goodmans LLP
Apr 29th, 2026
Goodmans recognized in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada.

Goodmans recognized in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada. Home | insights | news & events | Goodmans recognized in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada. Goodmans LLP is delighted to announce Goodmans is recognized as a Highly Recommended firm in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada. 16 Goodmans Partners have been recognized as the country's most distinguished litigators. 13 are named Litigation Stars and 3 are named Future Stars. About Benchmark Litigation Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world's leading litigation firms and lawyers. They provide law firm and lawyer rankings based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and their clients as well as analysis of the market's most important cases and firm developments.

Goodmans LLP
Feb 5th, 2026
Goodmans Welcomes Samantha Ramsay

Goodmans welcomes Samantha Ramsay. Goodmans is pleased to announce Samantha Ramsay has joined the firm as an Associate in its Mergers and Acquisitions Group. Samantha will be a terrific addition to its firm. Goodmans LLP warmly welcome Samantha to Goodmans!

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