A. Gerold Goldlist

Senior Counsel

A. Gerold Goldlist

A. Gerold Goldlist

Senior Counsel

Bar Admissions
  • Ontario, 1982

Gerold has a unique ability to bring different players together to find a successful resolution. As one client says, “I would use him for private M&A when you’re trying to get a deal done.”
Chambers Global 2016

For more than 30 years, clients in Canada and the U.S. have turned to Gerold for creative solutions. He advises on a broad range of corporate matters, significant merger and acquisition transactions, and private equity matters.

He regularly advises on both sides of the procurement process in public-private partnership projects. Gerold has developed an extensive gaming practice and advises provincial and private sector lottery and gaming corporations, including the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Clients value his ability to see the big picture and trust Gerold to make smart decisions after weighing the alternatives.

Chair of our Professional Development and Alumni Committees, Gerold devotes considerable time to these important roles. He is also a founding member of the Toronto Opinions Group, which comprises lawyers practising at Canada’s larger firms.

A. Gerold Goldlist

Senior Counsel

Gerold has a unique ability to bring different players together to find a successful resolution. As one client says, “I would use him for private M&A when you’re trying to get a deal done.”
Chambers Global 2016

For more than 30 years, clients in Canada and the U.S. have turned to Gerold for creative solutions. He advises on a broad range of corporate matters, significant merger and acquisition transactions, and private equity matters.

He regularly advises on both sides of the procurement process in public-private partnership projects. Gerold has developed an extensive gaming practice and advises provincial and private sector lottery and gaming corporations, including the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Clients value his ability to see the big picture and trust Gerold to make smart decisions after weighing the alternatives.

Chair of our Professional Development and Alumni Committees, Gerold devotes considerable time to these important roles. He is also a founding member of the Toronto Opinions Group, which comprises lawyers practising at Canada’s larger firms.

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20 VIC Management Inc.

Acted for the shareholders of 20 VIC Management Inc., one of Canada's leading commercial real estate management firms, in the sale of 20 VIC to Cushman & Wakefield.

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Viking Air Limited

Acted for Viking Air Limited in connection with its acquisition of the worldwide amphibious aircraft (CL-415 waterbomber) program from Bombardier, including the Type Certificates (manufacturing rights) for all variants of the waterbomber aircraft, and the after-market product support business.

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Onex Corporation

Acted as Canadian counsel for Onex Partners in connection with the $775-million refinancing of JELD-WEN inc.'s existing indebtedness.

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Blue Mountain Resorts Holdings Inc.

Acted for Blue Mountain Resorts Holdings Inc. in connection with the sale of its remaining 50% interest in Blue Mountain Resorts Limited to a subsidiary of Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. for approximately $61 million.

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Onex Corporation

Acted as Canadian counsel for Onex Partners in the $715-million financing in connection with the acquisition of York Risk Services Group, Inc.

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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation

Advised Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in connection with the negotiation of the arrangements with the primary service provider for OLG's Internet gaming business, PlayOLG.ca.

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Westerkirk Capital Inc.

Acted for Westerkirk Capital Inc. in its acquisition of Vista Broadcast Group Inc., the parent company of Vista Radio Ltd. which holds 38 broadcast licences serving 50 communities throughout British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

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Viking Air Limited

Acting for Viking Air Limited, a first tier original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of aeronautical products, in connection with ongoing commercial matters, including the sale of new DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter aircraft manufactured by Viking Air.

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Westerkirk Capital Inc. and Ironbridge Equity Partners Limited

Acted for private equity firms Westerkirk Capital Inc. and Ironbridge Equity Partners Limited in connection with their acquisition of Gaspard & Sons, a leading North American provider of robes and vestments, from the Gaspard family.

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Edgestone Capital Equity Fund III, L.P.

Acted for private equity fund EdgeStone Capital Equity Fund III, L.P. in its acquisition and subsequent divestiture of an equity interest in Motion Picture Distribution LP, the former motion picture distribution arm of Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.

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Class Actions: Gambling on a Novel Cause of Action May Not Be a Winner

July 29, 2020 - In Atlantic Lottery Corp. Inc. v Babstock, 2020 SCC 19 (Babstock), the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) clarifies the contentious doctrine of “waiver of tort” and provides helpful guidance on the way courts should assess novel claims at the stage of certification of a proposed...

Speaking Engagement
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Canadian Gaming Summit, “Social Gaming and Social Gambling in Canada” (with Michael Disney); Vancouver, BC; June 23 to 25, 2014

June 23, 2014

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Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A

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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory—Corporate Commercial Law

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The Best Lawyers in Canada—Corporate Law; Gaming Law (Lawyer of the Year 2013 and 2021, Toronto); Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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Martindale-Hubbell—AV Preeminent Ranking

Bar Admissions
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Ontario, 1982

Education
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Osgoode Hall Law School, LLB (Silver Medallist), 1980

Professional Affiliations
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International Masters of Gaming Law
Toronto Opinions Group

Community Involvement
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Carswell’s Canadian Corporation Precedents, Editorial Board
Hennick Centre for Business and Law, Advisory Board

Gerold has a unique ability to bring different players together to find a successful resolution. As one client says, “I would use him for private M&A when you’re trying to get a deal done.”
Chambers Global 2016

For more than 30 years, clients in Canada and the U.S. have turned to Gerold for creative solutions. He advises on a broad range of corporate matters, significant merger and acquisition transactions, and private equity matters.

He regularly advises on both sides of the procurement process in public-private partnership projects. Gerold has developed an extensive gaming practice and advises provincial and private sector lottery and gaming corporations, including the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Clients value his ability to see the big picture and trust Gerold to make smart decisions after weighing the alternatives.

Chair of our Professional Development and Alumni Committees, Gerold devotes considerable time to these important roles. He is also a founding member of the Toronto Opinions Group, which comprises lawyers practising at Canada’s larger firms.

20 VIC Management Inc.

Acted for the shareholders of 20 VIC Management Inc., one of Canada's leading commercial real estate management firms, in the sale of 20 VIC to Cushman & Wakefield.

Viking Air Limited

Acted for Viking Air Limited in connection with its acquisition of the worldwide amphibious aircraft (CL-415 waterbomber) program from Bombardier, including the Type Certificates (manufacturing rights) for all variants of the waterbomber aircraft, and the after-market product support business.

Onex Corporation

Acted as Canadian counsel for Onex Partners in connection with the $775-million refinancing of JELD-WEN inc.'s existing indebtedness.

Blue Mountain Resorts Holdings Inc.

Acted for Blue Mountain Resorts Holdings Inc. in connection with the sale of its remaining 50% interest in Blue Mountain Resorts Limited to a subsidiary of Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. for approximately $61 million.

Onex Corporation

Acted as Canadian counsel for Onex Partners in the $715-million financing in connection with the acquisition of York Risk Services Group, Inc.

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation

Advised Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in connection with the negotiation of the arrangements with the primary service provider for OLG's Internet gaming business, PlayOLG.ca.

Westerkirk Capital Inc.

Acted for Westerkirk Capital Inc. in its acquisition of Vista Broadcast Group Inc., the parent company of Vista Radio Ltd. which holds 38 broadcast licences serving 50 communities throughout British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Viking Air Limited

Acting for Viking Air Limited, a first tier original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of aeronautical products, in connection with ongoing commercial matters, including the sale of new DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter aircraft manufactured by Viking Air.

Westerkirk Capital Inc. and Ironbridge Equity Partners Limited

Acted for private equity firms Westerkirk Capital Inc. and Ironbridge Equity Partners Limited in connection with their acquisition of Gaspard & Sons, a leading North American provider of robes and vestments, from the Gaspard family.

Edgestone Capital Equity Fund III, L.P.

Acted for private equity fund EdgeStone Capital Equity Fund III, L.P. in its acquisition and subsequent divestiture of an equity interest in Motion Picture Distribution LP, the former motion picture distribution arm of Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.

Bulletin

Class Actions: Gambling on a Novel Cause of Action May Not Be a Winner

July 29, 2020 - In Atlantic Lottery Corp. Inc. v Babstock, 2020 SCC 19 (Babstock), the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) clarifies the contentious doctrine of “waiver of tort” and provides helpful guidance on the way courts should assess novel claims at the stage of certification of a proposed...

Speaking Engagement

Canadian Gaming Summit, “Social Gaming and Social Gambling in Canada” (with Michael Disney); Vancouver, BC; June 23 to 25, 2014

June 23, 2014

Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A

The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory—Corporate Commercial Law

The Best Lawyers in Canada—Corporate Law; Gaming Law (Lawyer of the Year 2013 and 2021, Toronto); Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Martindale-Hubbell—AV Preeminent Ranking

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 1982

Education

Osgoode Hall Law School, LLB (Silver Medallist), 1980

Professional Affiliations

International Masters of Gaming Law
Toronto Opinions Group

Community Involvement

Carswell’s Canadian Corporation Precedents, Editorial Board
Hennick Centre for Business and Law, Advisory Board