Cannabis Law
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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+1 877 973 5500Chambers Review
Stikeman Elliott has a noteworthy team that specializes in both transactional and regulatory matters, offering comprehensive assistance to clients in the cannabis industry. It has an impressive track record of handling significant bond financings and M&A transactions, while also providing guidance on issues such as product classification, licensing and compliance. The team additionally stands out for its litigation expertise, including representing cannabis producers as defendants in class action.
Work Highlights
- Stikeman Elliott represented The Valens Company in the sale of all issued and outstanding common shares to SNDL at a matter value of USD199 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stikeman Elliott is highly responsive and a true business partner."
"The firm has strong knowledge and experience on all issues encountered."
"Stikeman provides us with a team of designated professionals and engages other specialists as needed on a transaction basis."
"Stikeman Elliott is highly responsive and a true business partner."
"The firm has strong knowledge and experience on all issues encountered."
"Stikeman provides us with a team of designated professionals and engages other specialists as needed on a transaction basis."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Sara Zborovski has become an integral part of Stikeman Elliott's cannabis practice. She is highly active in regulatory compliance, including classification, licensing and packaging matters.