Emily Hamovitch

Emily Hamovitch, a notable partner within Goodmans' business law group, specializes in transactional corporate practices, spotlighting M&A and securities law. Her professional journey includes representing both public and private entities, focusing extensively on various facets of mergers and acquisitions. Emily's proficiency extends to private equity dealings, public offerings, and the orchestration of debt and equity financings alongside private placements and corporate restructurings.

Beyond transactional work, Emily's expertise encompasses advising on continuous disclosure obligations, navigating corporate governance intricacies, legislative compliance, and a broader spectrum of corporate and securities law challenges.

Her tenure includes a pivotal role as in-house legal counsel for a major publicly listed corporation between 2019 and 2020, enhancing her insight into the corporate legal landscape.

Emily's prowess in capital markets, along with her skill in guiding both private and public M&A, places her at the forefront of significant transactions. Her work includes significant contributions to high-profile public M&A transactions such as Rogers Communications Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications and Onex Corporation's purchase of WestJet Airlines. Additionally, her involvement in the privatization of Milestone Apartments REIT by Starwood Capital Group and Mettrum Health Corp.'s acquisition by Canopy Growth Corporation underscores her influence in the field.

On the private M&A front, Emily has facilitated key transactions, including the sale of Halterm Container Terminal by a fund managed by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, and Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s strategic acquisitions. Her expertise also extends to corporate finance, successfully leading BSR REIT through its initial public offering and advising notable REITs on their securities offerings.

With credentials from Queen's University, where she earned both her J.D. and M.A., and an undergraduate degree from McGill University, Emily's academic foundation is solid. Her professional affiliations, including the Law Society of Ontario, and her admission to the Ontario Bar in 2014, highlight her recognized standing in the legal community.

Emily's commitment to sharing insights is evident through her contributions to client updates on capital markets, offering guidance on the evolving landscape of securities exemptions and regulatory frameworks.

In the complex realm of corporate transactions and securities law, Emily Hamovitch stands out as a dedicated, insightful legal professional, whose broad expertise and strategic approach benefit a diverse client base navigating the intricate corporate legal environment.