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.
A. Gerold Goldlist
Senior Counsel
Expertise
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
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
Expertise
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
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.
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.
Onex Corporation
Acted for Onex Corporation on financing matters in connection with Onex's acquisition of Eastman Kodak Company's Health Group, renamed Carestream Health, Inc., in a transaction valued at US$2.35 billion.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Acted for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation which entered into re-branding and licensing agreements with Caesar's World Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., in connection with a $400 million redevelopment of Casino Windsor.
Gallop Logistics Corporation
Acted for Gallop Logistics Corporation in an acquisition by Greatwide Logistics Services, Inc.
Viking Air Limited
Acted for Viking Air Limited in its acquisition from Bombardier Inc. of the Type Certificates issued by Transport Canada for the de Havilland fleet of heritage aircraft, including the Chipmunk, the Beaver and the Twin Otter.
Lifestyle Brands Ltd.
Acted for Lifestyle Brands Ltd. in its sale of trademarks and related intellectual property to Collective Licensing International, LLC.
EdgeStone Capital Equity Fund
Acted for private equity lead investor EdgeStone Capital Equity Fund in its acquisition of an equity interest in Porter Aviation Holdings Inc., which launched the new Porter Airlines out of the Toronto City Centre Airport.
Onex Corporation
Acted for Onex Corporation, which owned Mid-Western Aircraft Systems, which acquired the Wichita/Tulsa divisions of Boeing Commercial Airplanes in a transaction valued at $1.5 billion.
Viking Air Limited
Acted for Viking Air Limited in connection with obtaining exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute spare parts for the de Havilland fleet of heritage aircraft from Bombardier Inc. with respect to the acquisition of certain assets of Bombardier's Commercial Service Centre.
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, 2021 and 2024, 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
