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Department profile

Agribusiness: Forestry

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

Lawson Lundell LLP

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About

Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP

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

Chambers Review

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Agribusiness: Forestry - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Lawson Lundell provides insights into the forestry sector and the team has the right expertise to handle our matters.
Agribusiness: Forestry respondentCanada
Lawson Lundell offers personalised service and is excellent to work with.
Agribusiness: Forestry respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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Band 1
Band 1
David Allard
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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Ranked Individuals at Lawson Lundell LLP (1)

Nationwide - Canada

David Allard
Agribusiness: Forestry
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Members

Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP

Jack Yong
Suzanne Woolley
Clifford Proudfoot
David Allard
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