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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Agribusiness: Agriculture & Food Products

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Provided by Stikeman Elliott LLP

In nearly every part of Canada, agribusiness is a major employer, exporter and technological innovator, and Stikeman Elliott counsels some of the sector’s largest companies. Our nationwide presence ensures that we are always where – and when – clients need us most, delivering creative, workable solutions to the complex issues faced bythis highly regulated industry.

Clients such as food and beverage producers, processors, packagers, distributors, warehousing and logistics businesses, wholesalers and transportation and fertilizer production companies, benefit from our market-leading and full-service offering. In addition to routinely representing clients on mergers and acquisitions and complex litigation matters, Stikeman Elliott delivers expert regulatory advice on the spectrum of legislation applicable to this sector, including environmental, Food and Drug Act compliance, marketing, advertising and labelling, as well as competition matters. www.stikeman.com





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Agribusiness: Agriculture & Food Products - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Stikeman Elliott is valued for its longstanding experience in the agribusiness space in Canada, often assisting investors, producers, manufacturers and distributors with large M&A transactions and various commercial and contentious matters. The firm is well positioned to advise on various regulatory issues arising in the sector, including environmental and food and drug compliance, marketing, advertising and labelling, and competition issues. Its lawyers also provide advice on IP, tax and securities issues, and offer particular expertise in the agricultural-biotech and emerging cannabis industries.
Notable practitioners

Pierre-Yves Leduc is a primary contact for the firm's agribusiness practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott acted as counsel to Sofina Foods in its acquisition of the assets of Exceldor Cooperative.

Strengths

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  • Stikeman Elliott takes a practical, business-oriented approach. Their lawyers provide helpful, actionable advice and can address nuanced issues.

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  • The Stikeman Elliott team has a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated legal matters and provides technically sound and well-structured advice.

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  • The team are subject matter experts in Canadian market laws and standards.

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