William "Bill" Gorman
About William Gorman
William Gorman is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2015. William Gorman is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities Law
Current Firm: Goodmans LLP
Location: Toronto, ON
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