Cannabis Law
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
About
Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP
Aird & Berlis provides a full range of legal services to participants in the cannabis industry, including those engaged in the medicinal and recreational markets in Canada and abroad. We have substantial experience serving producers, distributors, healthcare organizations and other innovative cannabis industry participants, advising clients on opportunities in both established and emerging markets.
The cannabis sector is governed by a maze of complex and evolving regulations. In the face of this, our team of experienced lawyers and patent agents provides a solid platform to position our clients for growth. We advise clients on compliance with Canadian regulations related to retail, distribution, licensing and workplace matters.
Our knowledge and expertise in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, banking, lending, venture finance, corporate governance, tax, corporate structuring, restructuring, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, technology, litigation, employment and real estate enable us to provide our clients with the legal services needed to succeed in Canada’s cannabis industry.
With extensive capital markets expertise, we help clients take their business to the next level by assisting with financing and go-public transactions, including initial public offerings, reverse takeovers and qualifying transactions, as well as resulting listings on the TSX, TSXV, CSE and NASDAQ.
Chambers Review
Aird&Berlis houses a highly-esteemed Toronto-based team that frequently advises companies seeking to expand their footprint in the cannabis sector. The firm is adept at handling an array of commercial issues from tax to corporate governance, as well as capital markets mandates both in Canada and involving other jurisdictions. Its clients include producers and distributors, among other stakeholders. The team has a notable industry expertise advising on a range of medicinal and recreational products, including edibles and beverages.
Work Highlights
- Aird & Berlis represented MediPharm Labs Corp in its acquisition of VIVO Cannabis.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Aird & Berlis has a highly experienced and seasoned team of lawyers that are more than capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"It is a full service firm and can support almost all areas of enquiry."
"Aird & Berlis has a highly experienced and seasoned team of lawyers that are more than capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"It is a full service firm and can support almost all areas of enquiry."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Sherri Altshuler offers expertise to cannabis sector clients across a wide array of transactional mandates, including cross-border deals. She is co-chair of Aird & Berlis' cannabis group.
Adria Leung Lim handles a range of matters for retailers and producers, including M&A and securities compliance.
"Ms. Leung Lim is an exceptional seasoned partner at A&B and works very well with our team to provide the best advice, strategy and guidance to any applicable situation."
"Adria is a real business partner."
Toronto-based Jeremy Burke advises clients on corporate governance and structuring of deals, including licensing rights and implementation of regulatory regimes.
Ranked Lawyers at
Aird & Berlis LLP
Nationwide - Canada
Members
Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP
Aaron Collins
Adria Leung Lim
Alicia McKeag
Amy Marcen-Gaudaur
Danny Kharazmi
Donald Johnston
Eldon Bennett
Fiona Brown
Jeffrey Merk
Jeremy Burke
Laura Dean
Lorway Gosse
Marek Lorenc
Margaret Nelligan
Meaghan Barrett
Melanie Cole
Richard Kimel
Head of Department
Russell Sanders
Sean Green
Sherri Altshuler
Head of Department
Thomas Fenton
Industries
Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP
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Consumer Product Manufacturing
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
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Real Estate
Retail
Technology, Hardware & Electronics