Jake Hogan

Jake Hogan, a dynamic associate within the business law sector at Goodmans, commands a versatile expertise in corporate and securities law. His consultancy covers a broad spectrum, from guiding mergers and acquisitions to orchestrating both public and private securities offerings. Jake's proficiency extends to advising on issuer bids, steering private equity deals, and facilitating venture capital financings. His counsel is frequently sought for continuous disclosure mandates, corporate governance strategies, reorganizations, and various other corporate legal frameworks.

In the realm of cannabis, capital markets, and both private and public mergers and acquisitions, Jake's insights have been pivotal. His experience with private equity and venture capital further enriches his portfolio, making him a go-to advisor in these areas.

Jake's notable contributions include his role in advising Newmont Corporation, serving as Canadian counsel during its monumental US$15 billion acquisition of Newcrest Mining Ltd. He played a significant part in Tricon Residential Inc.'s debut on the New York Stock Exchange, achieving gross proceeds of US$570 million through an initial and concurrent public offering in Canada. Jake's strategic guidance was key in Clairvest Group Inc.'s divestiture of Also Energy Holdings, Inc. to Stem Inc. for a staggering US$750 million.

His adept handling of the initial public offering of VerticalScope Holdings Inc., which amassed $144 million with the leadership of RBC Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity Corp., and National Bank Financial Inc., underscores his capability in managing significant transactions. Jake's involvement in the three-way merger integrating Coinsquare Ltd., WonderFi Technologies Inc., and CoinSmart Financial Ltd. further exemplifies his adeptness in complex negotiations.

Further showcasing his versatility, Jake advised Newmont Corporation on its strategic acquisition of mineral properties from Skeena Resources Ltd., assisted Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. in a substantial issuer bid worth $100 million of its common shares, and played a key role in Tricon Residential Inc.'s $201 million bought deal public offering of common shares. Additionally, his guidance in the sale of Torcan Lift Equipment Ltd. to Lou-Tec Group Inc. and Canaccord Genuity Corp.'s acquisition of Mercer Private Wealth highlights his broad expertise.

Educated at Queen's University with a J.D. and holding an Honours degree in Political Science from McMaster University, Jake's academic background lays a solid foundation for his legal practice. His affiliations with the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Ontario Bar Association, since his call to the Ontario bar in 2019, further cement his standing as a distinguished professional in the field.