Department profile
Bennett Jones LLP

Cannabis Law

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Bennett Jones LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Cannabis Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is a notable law firm with a longstanding reputation in the cannabis industry. The team possesses expertise in corporate and securities work, acting for companies and other stakeholders on mergers and acquisitions, financings and IPOs, with particular strength in its Toronto office. It also assists clients in the space with their intellectual property.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Bennett Jones successfully represented Canopy Growth Corporation in relation to an enforcement matter by the Ontario Securities Commission against Cormark Securities and other parties.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • They have deep expertise and bench strength specific to cannabis.

    Cannabis Law respondentCanada
  • They have many years of experience in helping Cannabis companies navigate the regulatory environment.

    Cannabis Law respondentCanada
  • The partners we work with help us with solutions, not problems.

    Cannabis Law respondentCanada
  • They know how to take care of clients.

    Cannabis Law respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Aaron Sonshine
    Band 1Aaron Sonshine

    Aaron Sonshine

    Aaron Sonshine exhibits demonstrable strength in securities mandates across the cannabis sector. His Toronto-based practice also includes advising clients on M&A matters and corporate financing.

    • He is extremely knowledgeable, very disciplined and provides great counsel.

      Cannabis Law respondentCanada
    • I think he has a real command of the industry in Canada that no one else has.

      Cannabis Law respondentCanada
    • Aaron is my go-to for all corporate or commercial legal advice.

      Cannabis Law respondentCanada
    • He does his job so well that it is a privilege and a pleasure to work with him.

      Cannabis Law respondentCanada

Ranked Individuals at Bennett Jones LLP (1)

Nationwide - Canada

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership