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MLT Aikins practises at the heart of Western Canadian agriculture. As one of the pioneers in the field of agribusiness, we have been actively involved in hundreds of projects in the agriculture and agri-food industry. 

M&A and Corporate Finance

  • advising on acquisitions and mergers
  • raising capital for expansion
  • securing strategic alliances and structuring joint venture arrangements

Product R&D

  • research and material transfer agreements
  • testing and evaluation agreements
  • research funding arrangements and contribution agreements

Regulatory Advising

  • management of plant breeders’ rights and variety registrations
  • advice regarding governmental regulations and guidelines, such as those administered by the PMRA, AAFC, CFIA and Health Canada
Commercialization and Marketing of Ag Products
  • licensing and cross-licensing agreements
  • distribution and retailing agreements
  • manufacturing and production agreements
  • supply agreements
Grain Handling and Distribution
  • unique grain marketing agreements and grain condominiums
  • storage and handling arrangements
  • identity preservation systems
Ag product marketing boards and producer groups
We work closely with co-operatives, grain companies, chemical companies, fertilizer manufacturers and distributors, ag-biotech companies, plant breeders and research organizations, feedlots, livestock operations, ethanol plants, food processing facilities and other agribusiness organizations.

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