About
Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Blakes has one of the most active food, beverage and agribusiness (FBA) practices in Canada. Combining industry knowledge, legal experience and regulatory expertise, our FBA lawyers provide clients with innovative, practical and effective solutions to the many challenges they face.
We are internationally recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms for global FBA mergers and acquisitions. In addition to M&A, we advise on a wide range of legal matters including: franchising, corporate/ commercial, finance, employment and labour, federal, provincial and territorial regulatory compliance, environmental concerns, dispute resolution, including class-action defence, and consumer product safety.
Chambers Review
Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a highly regarded law firm that is sought out by a wide range of industry players, including biotech companies, food producers, processors, distributors, agricultural equipment manufacturers and pet supply retailers. The food, beverage and agribusiness department is particularly well regarded for its strong M&A practice, as well as providing counsel on banking, regulatory compliance, IP matters and commercial disputes. The practice also draws praise for its valuable supporting strength in tax, employment, environmental, real estate and competition law.
Calgary-based Peter Keohane and Frank Guarascio in Toronto are key contacts for the firm's food, beverage and agribusiness practice.
Work Highlights
- Blakes assisted DW Healthcare Partners with its acquisition of Bio Agri Mix.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Blakes has a strong understanding of the issues facing our industry and our business in particular."
"Experience and talent is what makes Blakes our go-to counsel on all complex transactions: a strong talented team, sophisticated commercial negotiators and problem solvers."
"Blakes has a strong understanding of the issues facing our industry and our business in particular."
"Experience and talent is what makes Blakes our go-to counsel on all complex transactions: a strong talented team, sophisticated commercial negotiators and problem solvers."