Cannabis Law
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 1
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+1 416 869 5300Chambers Review
Cassels Brock & Blackwell garners widespread market recognition as a pre-eminent firm operating in the cannabis industry in Canada. It offers a broad range of commercial advice to clients in the sector, with the group often identified for its skilful handling of financings and capital markets matters for licensed producers, as well as acting for underwriters. The firm is also active on transactions, including the transfer of assets, as well as licensing matters.
Work Highlights
- Cassels Brock & Blackwell acted for Canopy Growth Corporation on its USD150 million registered direct offering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I always enjoy working with Cassels and find they approach situations with a unique perspective."
"The team is quick, nimble and innovative."
"It is a well-organised firm with a strong ability to see the big picture on complex matters."
"Cassels has great capabilities with respect to handling complex transactions, including coming up with creative and novel structures."
"The Cassels team understands the complexity of our business and provides outstanding advice as a result."
"I always enjoy working with Cassels and find they approach situations with a unique perspective."
"The team is quick, nimble and innovative."
"It is a well-organised firm with a strong ability to see the big picture on complex matters."
"Cassels has great capabilities with respect to handling complex transactions, including coming up with creative and novel structures."
"The Cassels team understands the complexity of our business and provides outstanding advice as a result."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Sherman has extensive experience in M&A and securities mandates. Based in Toronto, he is chair of the firm's cannabis group.
"He is a good strategist and focused on delivering innovative solutions to novel transactions."
"Jonathan is exceptionally knowledgeable, customer-oriented and business-savvy."
Toronto-based Jamie Litchen has a solid presence in the cannabis space. She regularly advises companies on cross-border M&A transactions, as well as a variety of securities-related matters including public offerings and private placements.
"Jamie is extremely diligent, hard working and provides sound advice."
Toronto-based Tayyaba works with an array of clients, ranging from public companies to entrepreneurs. She advises on strategic transactions, stock exchange regulations and corporate governance matters. Tayyaba frequently works on cross-border matters including the USA and European jurisdictions.
"She was the backbone - very competent, user friendly, strong and resourceful."
"She projects an extreme level of confidence and reassurance."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Nationwide - Canada