About
Provided by Miller Thomson LLP
Miller Thomson’s Agribusiness & Food Production group is a leader in Canada and a trusted advisor to the businesses in the Agribusiness & Food sector. We advise on the legal needs for all segments of this industry sector, from the farmer/producer, to the food manufacturer, to the end consumer, from start-up to mega operations and to virtually every cross-connection in this sector anywhere along the value chain. Agribusiness and food production gives rise to many complex and unique legal issues and our team has the knowledge and experience to assist with any matter.
Our group has been recognized by Chambers Canada for five consecutive years as a leading law firm for Agribusiness & Food Production. It consists of more than 55 lawyers from all practice areas in our firm. We are well positioned to solve any corporate/commercial or litigation challenge faced by our clients both proactively or reactively. As a Band 1 ranked Canadian law firm, our Agribusiness & Food Production Group has the largest team of any firm serving in this area in Canada and is the only Canadian law firm with the experience and in-depth expertise to cover the entire scope of the industry – from field to table and more.
Chambers Review
Miller Thomson operates a leading Canadian agribusiness practice fielding a team of experts across the country to deliver sector-specific counsel. The agribusiness and food production team advises on a wide range of commercial transactions and litigation, as well as offering notable expertise in the regulation of food and agriculture, from animal health and welfare to product labelling and environmental advice on growing and processing. The practice services a strong stable of industry clients including primary processors, food and beverage manufacturers, cooperatives and grain companies, as well as acting for those involved in the emerging ag-tech space. The group maintains presences in Canada's key agricultural hubs, with offices in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Québec and south-western Ontario.
Saskatchewan-based Eric Johnson is a key contact for the firm.
Work Highlights
- Miller Thomson advised Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg and Chick Commission on regulatory amendments and compliance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We rely on Miller Thomson for a broad range of legal matters; the firm is clearly invested in supporting our organisation and the service level is exemplary."
"Miller Thomson operates a large, diversified practice that provides thorough and articulate advice."
"We rely on Miller Thomson for a broad range of legal matters; the firm is clearly invested in supporting our organisation and the service level is exemplary."
"Miller Thomson operates a large, diversified practice that provides thorough and articulate advice."
Members
Provided by Miller Thomson LLP
Eric Johnson
Head of Department