Agribusiness: Forestry

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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