Harald Marcovici

Hari Marcovici, a distinguished partner at Goodmans, spearheads the firm’s involvement in business law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and securities law. His expertise encompasses advising both Canadian and international companies on a variety of significant transactions, including domestic and cross-border M&A, equity and debt financings, restructurings, and corporate governance.

Before his tenure at Goodmans, Hari garnered a wealth of experience as an associate in a national law firm’s Capital Markets Group. His background is further enriched by roles within the Ontario Securities Commission’s Enforcement and Investment Funds & Structured Products Branches, as well as positions at two major bank-owned asset management firms.

Hari’s proficiency extends beyond English, being fluent in both Hebrew and Romanian, and he holds the esteemed designation of CFA Charterholder.

Notably recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for Corporate Law in 2022 and 2023, Hari’s excellence in the field is also highlighted in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 Canada for his work in capital markets.

His specialized expertise includes sectors such as cannabis, capital markets, esports, and technology, among others. Noteworthy engagements include assisting Brookfield Infrastructure with its sale of Enwave Energy Corporation for $4.1 billion, facilitating Dream Global REIT's $6.2 billion acquisition by Blackstone, and aiding Pon Holdings B.V. in creating a global biking powerhouse with its acquisition of Dorel Sports.

Hari’s role extends to significant corporate finance initiatives, such as leading Dye & Durham Limited through a $150 million IPO and guiding Nova Net Lease REIT in its debut public offering focused on US cannabis properties.

His contributions to the legal community and insights into capital markets have been shared through client updates and articles, providing clarity on the evolving landscape of capital pool companies and the impact of COVID-19 on securities regulations.

Hari’s academic credentials, including a J.D. from Western University and a B.A. from York University with Merit, are complemented by his professional affiliations with the Law Society of Ontario and CFA Society Toronto, solidifying his respected status in the field since being called to the Ontario Bar in 2013.