Laura Corridore

Laura Corridore, a seasoned partner in the business law group at Goodmans, specializes in navigating complex transactions. Her focus lies in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, alongside ensuring compliance with continuous disclosure obligations, advising on corporate governance, and managing general corporate and securities law matters.

Joining the Goodmans team initially as a summer student in 2014, Laura quickly demonstrated her legal acumen, transitioning to an associate role by 2017. Her expertise in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions is profound, leading to her involvement in significant transactions that have shaped industries.

Notably, Laura's portfolio of work includes facilitating the sale of M&M Food Market to Parkland Corporation for a striking C$322 million and guiding Atria Client Services LLC through a substantial technology acquisition. Her strategic advice was instrumental in Vertu Capital's sale of Firmex and Primo Water Corporation's acquisition of Primo Water for US$775 million, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge across various sectors.

Laura played a pivotal role in the initial public offerings of Docebo Inc. and Ceridian HCM Holding Inc., raising significant capital and demonstrating her prowess in navigating the complexities of the public markets. Her work with McCain Capital Inc. and Chair-man Mills Corp. on portfolio acquisitions further underscores her ability to provide tailored advice that drives business success.

Her contributions extend to advising Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited on a major acquisition, showcasing her capability to handle high-profile transactions. Laura's engagement with US private equity firms on Canadian acquisitions and her experience with follow-on offerings for both issuers and underwriters highlight her comprehensive understanding of the corporate finance landscape.

Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School and Western University's Ivey Business School, Laura's academic background lays a solid foundation for her legal practice. Her membership in the Law Society of Ontario since 2017 attests to her recognized standing in the legal community.

Laura Corridore's impact on the corporate legal landscape, characterized by her strategic insights and commitment to client success, makes her a distinguished figure within Goodmans and the broader legal profession.