Cannabis Law
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
Email address
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Provided by McMillan LLP
Amidst a complex and rapidly changing regulatory scheme, McMillan’s cannabis industry lawyers are at the leading edge of industry developments. McMillan’s Cannabis Practice Group is one of the largest groups of its kind in Canada. Our specialized team of lawyers works closely with a wide range of industry participants, including licensed producers and retailers. They also work with innovators, investors, technology and other service providers, to help them succeed in the cannabis industry.
Our lawyers are experienced professionals with significant in-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations and business landscape of Canada’s cannabis industry. Our cannabis industry lawyers provide clients with valuable legal solutions for financing, accessing public markets, licensing and regulation, employment law and workplace issues, mergers and acquisitions, tax structuring and intellectual property matters, whether you are just entering the market or you are already established in the sector.
Chambers Review
McMillan advises on both commercial and regulatory matters in the cannabis space. The firm is often involved in M&A and corporate finance transactions within the industry in Canada. It also provides related licensing and IP advice.
Work Highlights
- McMillan settled a litigation proceeding between iAnthus Capital Holdings and Hi-Med that involved the issuance of 20,000,000 shares of iAnthus common stock to Hi-Med.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has deep industry knowledge, is very sensitive to our issues, and is constructive and solution-orientated."
"The firm has deep industry knowledge, is very sensitive to our issues, and is constructive and solution-orientated."
Notable Practitioners
James Munro advises clients in the cannabis sector on capital markets, bank finance and M&A transactions. He demonstrates strength on matters including recapitalisations and cross-border credit facilities and has additional experience in debt restructuring.
"James is a pleasure to work with; he is thoughtful, positive and provides solutions."
"James is very informed and practical. I value his judgement."