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Aird & Berlis LLP

Cannabis Law

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Aird & Berlis LLP

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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. 

Industries (11)

  • Banks
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics

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Cannabis Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Aird & Berlis acted for The Niagara Herbalist, successfully defending against opposition to the registration of a trade mark before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.

Strengths

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  • They provide us with timely, honest, ethical and transparent feedback.

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  • They encourage entrepreneurialism and they are very business-minded.

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  • They are highly available and genuinely invested in our clients' success.

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  • They have outstanding knowledge of securities laws, specifically related to cannabis companies.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sherri Altshuler
    Band 3Sherri Altshuler

    Sherri Altshuler

    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.
  • Up and ComingAdria Leung Lim
    Up and ComingAdria Leung Lim

    Adria Leung Lim

    Adria Leung Lim handles a range of matters for retailers and producers, including M&A and securities compliance. She has experience in assisting clients in the cannabis industry that are seeking to expand into emerging markets and novel products.

    • She is very knowledgeable and easy to work with.

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    • She is ethical, on time, very competent and transparent.

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