Lawyer Profile
Jacob Gofman
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Jacob Gofman is a partner in the Blakes Securities group, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions. He regularly advises private equity sponsors, public and private companies, and significant shareholders on cross-border acquisitions, take-private transactions, minority investments, public company matters and corporate governance. His practice spans technology, life sciences, consumer products and financial services, with additional cross-border experience from work in New York and a legal secondment to a foreign investment bank.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2012 (ON)
Professional Details
Awards & Recognition
Chambers Canada Legal Guide 2026: Corporate/Commercial - Ontario.
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2025-2026: Corporate Finance & Securities.
Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2017-2026.
Articles & Speeches
Co-author, Ontario Securities Act whistleblower protections bulletin, October 2025.
Co-author, Canadian public M&A lock-up agreement trends, September 2025.
Co-author, superior proposal considerations in Canada, June 2025.
Speaker, lock-up deal practices, IBA Annual Conference, November 2025.