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It’s both who and what you know in this matrix of sectors that secures results

Our Food, Beverage and Agribusiness group has worked collaboratively for over two decades with multinational agricultural growers and producers; food and drink manufacturers, distributors, and retailers; fertilizer and agro-chemical producers; and lenders, investors, and suppliers to the industry, globally. In addition to advising on regulations and compliance, we also have experience working on some of the most significant mergers and acquisitions in the food, beverage and agribusiness sector. Our clients trust us to provide complete legal solutions that support their business objectives.

Our expertise includes niche but critical areas such as:

  • Anti-corruption and economic sanctions enforcement​
  • Product compliance and liability
  • Branding, labelling and advertising
  • Trade and other regulatory matters (including support with rules governing supply managed commodities, temporary marketing authorizations, food import procedures, food related security, inspection and customs requirements)
  • Environmental law
  • Food safety, grocery store recalls and traceability issues

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Agribusiness: Agriculture & Food Products - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault is a national law firm with immense transactional aptitude across the agribusiness space. The food, beverage and agribusiness group offers considerable experience of high-value M&A matters, as well as corporate finance and restructuring mandates. The team also advises on regulatory law and food safety, as well as providing related services in areas including international trade, tax and IP. The practice maintains an impressive roster of clients from a variety of sectors including lenders and investors.

Work Highlights

  • McCarthy Tétrault advised General Mills in entering into a definitive agreement to sell its North American yogurt business to Lactalis and Sodiaal for USD2.1 billion.

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Notable Practitioners

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Martha Harrison
Martha Harrison
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Martha Harrison is a sought after Toronto-based lawyer who regularly advises agribusiness clients on product regulations and transactional matters.

Martha Harrison is a really good strategic thinker and commercially-minded lawyer.

Martha provides sound advice and is really well-connected to the industry.

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