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The firm’s over 80 year involvement in the forestry sector today encompasses all elements of the business. The firm acts as principal external counsel for one of the two largest forestry companies based in B.C. In addition to handling commercial and securities matters, lawyers are routinely involved in operational issues including fibre supply, tenure, environmental and occupational safety.

From the inception of the firm, Lawson Lundell lawyers have been closely involved in providing legal advice to the forest industry in all aspects of its business including:

    • Mergers and acquisitions
    • Stock exchange and securities law compliance, including corporate governance
    • Mill acquisitions and dispositions
    • Financings
    • Joint ventures
    • Timber and chip supply contracts
    • Project construction and development
    • Environmental assessment and permitting
    • Compliance with forest practices and sustainability regulations and worker health and safety provisions
    • Waste management and pest control regulation
    • Indigenous consultation and impact benefit agreements

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Agribusiness: Forestry - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell is a well-established firm in Western Canada, admired for the significant breadth and expertise of its forestry department. The team expertly advises forest products companies on a variety of matters including M&A, joint ventures, timber contracts, fibre supply agreements and commercial litigation. The practice is also recognised for its work on regulatory compliance, project development, environmental issues and First Nations matters, frequently representing clients in related disputes. The group offers complementary industry-specific expertise in employee health and safety matters.

Strengths

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Lawson Lundell provides insights into the forestry sector and the team has the right expertise to handle our matters.

Agribusiness: Forestry respondent
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Lawson Lundell offers personalised service and is excellent to work with.

Agribusiness: Forestry respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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David Allard
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David Allard
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Band 1
Based in Vancouver, David Allard leads the firm's forest industry group and frequently represents clients in corporate transactions as well as providing governance and regulatory advice in the forest sector.
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David Allard
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David Allard
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Members

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Clifford Proudfoot

Jack Yong

Suzanne Woolley