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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Cannabis Law

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Cannabis Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott has a noteworthy team that specialises in both transactional and regulatory matters, offering comprehensive assistance to clients in the cannabis industry. It has an impressive track record of handling significant bond financings and M&A transactions, while also providing guidance on issues such as product classification, licensing and compliance. The team additionally stands out for its litigation expertise, including representing cannabis producers as defendants in class actions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott acted for British American Tobacco in two of three tranches of their strategic investment in Organigram Holdings, valued at CAD124.6 million.

Strengths

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  • They are a model of how outside counsel should engage with a corporate client.

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  • They staunchly adhere to what the law requires but are able to simplify them for their clients to understand.

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  • They provide extremely thorough, detail-oriented, reliable counsel.

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  • They have a business-focused, entrepreneurial mindset.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sara Zborovski
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    Sara Zborovski

    Toronto-based Sara Zborovski has become an integral part of Stikeman Elliott's cannabis practice. She is highly active in regulatory compliance, including classification, licensing and packaging matters.

    • She was very organised and pragmatic.

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    • She is practical, and is incredibly interested and knowledgeable in this space.

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