Tim Heeney

Tim Heeney shines as a beacon in the corporate law arena, anchoring his expertise at Goodmans' bustling business law division. His adeptness stretches across guiding both public entities and private ventures, as well as investment funds through the intricate dance of transactions, alongside ensuring their adherence to corporate and securities regulations. His prowess isn't just confined to advice; he's hands-on with mergers, acquisitions, corporate finance, and even the complex restructuring of public companies.

He's not just about the corporate giants; Heeney has a soft spot for the innovators and the risk-takers. His portfolio gleams with the establishment of private equity and venture capital funds, where he also plays the role of sage advisor to leading investors.

Recognition for Heeney's legal acumen isn't whispered; it's announced loud and proud. The likes of Best Lawyers in Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, The Legal 500 Canada, and the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 2023 have all spotlighted his corporate law mastery. Furthermore, a nod as one of Lexpert’s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers under 40 in 2006 underscores his early promise and subsequent fulfillment of that potential.

Diving into the specifics, Heeney's professional journey is studded with high-profile assignments. Whether it's steering the special committee of Fairfax Africa through strategic waters with Helios, guiding Cineplex towards a proposed sale to Cineworld Group, or ensuring Street Capital Group Inc. finds a new home with RFA Capital Inc., his strategic foresight is evident. His touch is also visible in the private sector, from facilitating Kensington Private Equity Fund's divestiture of Prodomax Automation to Jenoptik, to orchestrating acquisitions for KSL Capital and Henry Crown and Company.

His financial acumen isn't left in the shadows either, with notable involvements in public offerings for companies like Cineplex Inc. and Morneau Shepell Inc., and even piloting the IPO of Boat Rocker Media Inc. When companies face restructuring challenges, Heeney's the go-to, having navigated troubled waters for Bellatrix Exploration, Pacific Exploration & Production, and more.

Acknowledgment of Heeney's expertise spans various prestigious directories and listings, marking him as a go-to expert in corporate finance & securities, mergers & acquisitions, and private equity, among others. His educational credentials, rooted in the University of Toronto, coupled with his active participation in professional circles like the Law Society of Ontario and the American Bar Association, amplify his standing.

Heeney's contributions extend beyond the courtroom and boardroom into thought leadership, with significant involvement in the American Bar Association’s M&A Deal Points Studies and contributions to Practical Law's International Transaction Guide. His insights on capital markets and the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions are sought after, marking him as not just a practitioner but a visionary in the field.