Agribusiness: Forestry
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP
The firm’s over 80 year involvement in the forestry sector today encompasses all elements of the business. The firm acts as principal external counsel for one of the two largest forestry companies based in B.C. In addition to handling commercial and securities matters, lawyers are routinely involved in operational issues including fibre supply, tenure, environmental and occupational safety.
From the inception of the firm, Lawson Lundell lawyers have been closely involved in providing legal advice to the forest industry in all aspects of its business including:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Stock exchange and securities law compliance, including corporate governance
- Mill acquisitions and dispositions
- Financings
- Joint ventures
- Timber and chip supply contracts
- Project construction and development
- Environmental assessment and permitting
- Compliance with forest practices and sustainability regulations and worker health and safety provisions
- Waste management and pest control regulation
- Indigenous consultation and impact benefit agreements
Chambers Review
Lawson Lundell is a well-established firm in Western Canada, admired for the significant breadth and expertise of its forestry department. The team expertly advises forest products companies on a variety of matters including M&A, joint ventures, timber contracts, fibre supply agreements and commercial litigation. The practice is also recognised for its work on regulatory compliance, project development, environmental issues and First Nations matters, frequently representing clients in related disputes. The group offers complementary industry-specific expertise in employee health and safety matters.
Work Highlights
- Lawson Lundell continues to act for Canfor in providing regulatory and transactional advice on a range of matters, including the sale of pulp and sawmill operations sites.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Lawson Lundell team has always been exceptionally responsive and provides a high level of service. They have provided timely, thorough and practical advice on all matters we have engaged them on."
"Lawson Lundell is very timely and willing to accommodate in order to meet the customer's needs."
"Their team is very strong in terms of understanding and experience."
"They continue to grow their expertise and succession opportunities."
"The Lawson Lundell team has always been exceptionally responsive and provides a high level of service. They have provided timely, thorough and practical advice on all matters we have engaged them on."
"Lawson Lundell is very timely and willing to accommodate in order to meet the customer's needs."
"Their team is very strong in terms of understanding and experience."
"They continue to grow their expertise and succession opportunities."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Gilfillan is a highly experienced lawyer in the forestry sector with extensive expertise in timber agreements, regulatory advice and dispute proceedings.
"Brian Gilfillan is considered one of the best in BC for his knowledge, understanding and experience in relation to forestry law."
"Brian has always provided me with prompt, courteous and correct advice on whatever issue I have been faced with when dealing with BC forestry law."
"Brian Gilfillan is a recognised subject matter expert."
Based in Vancouver, David Allard leads the firm's forest industry group and frequently represents clients in corporate transactions as well as providing governance and regulatory advice in the forest sector.
"David Allard is an outstanding lawyer with significant experience, wise counsel and exceptionally timely service."
"David is at the top of his class in terms of service delivery. He will put together the right teams to execute the task at hand and cares deeply about client interests."
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