Mark Spiro

Mark Spiro, a key figure in Goodmans' business law division, dedicates his expertise to navigating the intricacies of corporate and securities law, with a keen focus on mergers and acquisitions alongside corporate finance. His adeptness in orchestrating private placements for entities within the real estate sector, as well as facilitating related joint venture deals, underscores his proficiency. Spiro has played pivotal roles in various high-stakes shareholder disputes, skillfully advising both dissenting shareholders and company boards.

In the realm of capital markets and mergers and acquisitions, his portfolio boasts significant transactions, including guiding Invesque Inc. through a strategic reverse takeover and steering Welltower Inc. and Revera Inc. in their collaborative acquisition endeavors. His involvement extends to pivotal private real estate fund activities, structuring and leading private placements that have bolstered numerous real estate investment trusts and partnerships.

Spiro's excellence in leveraging buyouts, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions has garnered recognition in prominent legal rankings, including consecutive accolades in Best Lawyers in Canada from 2022 to 2024. Beyond his transactional prowess, Spiro contributes to the legal community through his writings on corporate governance, further demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of the corporate legal landscape.

Holding dual qualifications from Osgoode Hall Law School and Schulich School of Business (MBA/LLB, 1999), Spiro's academic foundation complements his professional achievements. His active participation in legal forums, including the Ontario Bar Association's Business Law Section, exemplifies his commitment to shaping the future of corporate law in Ontario and beyond.