Julia Godolphin
                    Julia Godolphin
Biography
Julia Godolphin's practice covers all aspects of corporate and commercial law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and securities matters.
During her law studies, Ms. Godolphin participated in our secondment program, which gave her the opportunity to intern in the legal department of Aimia Inc. Before joining our Montréal office, she practised in tax and transfer pricing at a large accounting firm.
Professional experience
Representative experience
Representative experience
Julia has acted in the following matters:
- OpSens Inc. in its C$345 million going-private transaction with Haemonetics Corporation, which was effected by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Québec)
 - Mr. Germain Lamonde in the successful privatization of EXFO Inc. for US$6.25 per share for a transaction value of C$600 million, and in relation with the required financing
 - Coveo Solutions Inc. in its C$247 million initial public offering of subordinate voting shares and concurrent private placement
 - HEXO Corp. in its going-private transaction with Tilray Brands, Inc., as well as its previous acquisition, by way of plans of arrangement, of all the issued and outstanding shares of TSX-listed Zenabis Global Inc., in an all-share transaction valued at approximately C$235 million
 - Issuers and syndicates of underwriters and agents in various public and private Canadian, cross-border and international offerings of debt and equity, including offerings by BELLUS Health Inc., Boralex Inc., Dollarama Inc. and Videotron Ltd.
 - Le Club Piscine Plus Québec C.P.P.Q. Inc., Pioneer Distribution Inc. and Pool Supplies Canada Inc. in the sale of all their issued and outstanding shares to Fulcrum Capital Partners
 - Poka Inc. in the sale of all its issued and outstanding shares to IFS World Operations AB
 - Various Canadian corporations, including Lithium Argentina AG and Falcon Energy Materials plc, in their redomiciliation from Canada to international jurisdictions, including the Abu Dhabi Global Market in the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands
 - Solotech Group Inc., in connection with its acquisition of Pro Sound, Inc., a highly regarded audio, video, lighting and broadcasting integration company, headquartered in Miami, Florida, with offices and warehouses in Orlando, Pensacola and Los Angeles. Solotech also acquired Pro Sound, Inc.'s Stage Equipment and Lighting (SEAL) brand as well as affiliates Pro Sound CA, Inc. and Show Systems, Inc.
 
Rankings and recognitions
Rankings and recognitions
- Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch: Securities Law, 2024-2026; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025-2026; Corporate Law, 2026
 
Education
Education
B.C.L./LL.B., McGill University, 2017
Gr. Dip. in Public Accountancy, McGill University, 2012
B. Com., McGill University, 2011
Admissions
Admissions
- Quebec 2018
 
Publications
Publications
- "Resolution of Tax Disputes in International Arbitration," McGill Journal of Dispute Resolution, Volume 4 (2017 - 2018).
 
Memberships and activities
Memberships and activities
- Ordre des Comptables Professionnels Agréés du Québec (Quebec order of chartered professional accountants)
 
Languages
Languages
- English
 - French
 
Insights and news
News
                            
                                328 Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 guide
                            
                            Canada |  September 04, 2025
                        
                    
                            
                                Montréal and Québec teams advise Poka Inc. on sale of software company
                            
                            Canada |  June 21, 2023
                        
                    
                                    
                                        328 Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 guide
                                    
                                    Canada |  September 04, 2025
                                
                            
                                    
                                        Montréal and Québec teams advise Poka Inc. on sale of software company
                                    
                                    Canada |  June 21, 2023
                                
                            Client Work
                            
                                Almonty Industries Inc. in connection with its initial public offering in the United States
                            
                            Canada |  August 18, 2025
                        
                    
                            
                                InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust in connection with C$4 billion go-private transaction
                            
                            Canada |  June 09, 2025
                        
                    
                            
                                Lithium Argentina AG on continuation
                            
                            Canada |  May 15, 2025
                        
                    
                            
                                NeuroRx in its acquisition by Clario
                            
                            Canada |  May 08, 2025
                        
                    
                                    
                                        Almonty Industries Inc. in connection with its initial public offering in the United States
                                    
                                    Canada |  August 18, 2025
                                
                            
                                    
                                        InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust in connection with C$4 billion go-private transaction
                                    
                                    Canada |  June 09, 2025
                                
                            
                                    
                                        Lithium Argentina AG on continuation
                                    
                                    Canada |  May 15, 2025
                                
                            
                                    
                                        NeuroRx in its acquisition by Clario
                                    
                                    Canada |  May 08, 2025