Michelle Roth

Michelle Roth stands at the forefront of Goodmans as the pioneering force and chairperson behind the firm's Aging & Healthcare practice. Additionally, she holds the title of President and CEO of SenbridGe, a specialized division under Goodmans dedicated to seniors living, healthcare, and aging.

Her role involves providing both continuous and transaction-specific strategic counsel to various organizations, alongside managing a wide array of mergers and acquisitions concerning healthcare assets. Michelle's background is rich with experience, including time spent working in-house at healthcare organizations, allowing her practice to evolve to encompass areas such as healthcare transformation, corporate finance, banking, and real estate. Her expertise notably includes specialized knowledge in CMHC-backed debt financing, comprehensive healthcare regulation, and transactional industry mapping.

Acknowledged as a top figure in the Aging & Health sector, Michelle has leveraged her extensive experience and innovative thinking to facilitate a number of pioneering transactions. These include uniquely structured restructurings within the seniors living and private medical center spheres, REIT/REOC mergers, long-term care development projects, and various life science and pharmaceutical initiatives. Her legal journey has spanned both Toronto and Vancouver, enriching her practice with a broad geographical perspective.

In recognition of her significant contributions to the business community, Michelle was awarded the Carole Tanenbaum Women of Action Business Award by the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) in 2022. Her work has also been spotlighted by The Globe and Mail and Lexpert for her cross-border transaction expertise, and in 2018, she was a recipient of the Lexpert Zenith Award for mid-career excellence. Chambers Canada and Best Lawyers in Canada are among the numerous publications that recognize her as a leading lawyer.

At the helm of SenbridGe by Goodmans, Michelle oversees the firm's educational, networking, and publication programs, as well as healthcare-related innovation and technology initiatives, furthering Goodmans' impact in the healthcare legal landscape.

Her expertise spans several critical areas, including acquisition finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and real estate, among others. Her work in securing Canadian Competition Clearances for significant M&A transactions and her representation in both public and private M&A dealings highlight her versatile capabilities in the field.

Recognized for her expertise in healthcare corporate/commercial & regulatory matters by Chambers Canada and lauded by Best Lawyers in Canada for her work in corporate, healthcare, and real estate law, Michelle's achievements are testament to her profound impact on the legal profession.

A member of the board for several notable non-profit organizations in Toronto, including the Royal Conservatory of Music and The Hospital for Sick Children's Executive Cabinet, Michelle's community involvement extends her influence beyond the legal arena. Her professional affiliations with the Law Society of Ontario, Ontario Retirement Communities Association, Canada Bar Association, and Ontario Bar Association underscore her commitment to her profession.