Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
Ranked Individual
Provided by Torkin Manes LLP
At Torkin Manes, our team of Cannabis lawyers have been at the forefront of this rapidly growing and accelerating industry predating the Canadian government’s 2018 legislation that made Canada one of the only countries in the world that legalized the use and possession of cannabis at the federal level.
With a keen understanding of the complexities of the cannabis marketplace, we provide sound and strategic legal advice to both early stage and mature companies regarding organization, raising capital, licensing, M&A, listing on a recognized stock exchange (by way of IPO, CPC transaction or reverse takeover) and the ongoing requirements of being a public company in this sector. We focus on clients in the mid-market who expect first class service and advice in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
To maximize our client service, we leverage our multidisciplinary capabilities, with extensive knowledge and expertise in corporate finance, M&A, information technology, corporate governance, tax, corporate structuring, property leasing and real estate, employment & labour, fintech, litigation and regulatory matters. Our combined experience enables us to provide the necessary legal advice on a timely basis to ensure that our clients are well serviced and in a position to optimize their opportunities, especially in this ever changing cannabis landscape.
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Torkin Manes has carved a niche for itself in the cannabis sector with its strong focus on dispute resolution. The team's expertise shines through in complex legal challenges, including representing claimants in commercial arbitration. The law firm also advises on transactional and advisory matters. Its client base includes retailers, lenders and business owners.
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Torkin Manes successfully defended multiple cannabis retailers in claims alleging wrongful dismissal before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.
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They are solution-oriented - they don't just tell you that the law is, they work with us on what can and can't be done.
They have excellent understanding of the retail cannabis industry and its governing regulations.
They had the ability to bring in experts in fields such as corporate law and taxation when necessary.
They provide up-to-date and cutting-edge business advice and guidance to innovative clientele.
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Matt Maurer regularly acts for retailers in the cannabis sector on licensing and transactional matters as well as connected dispute resolution. He also provides regulatory advice and is chair of the firm's cannabis law and franchise law groups.
Matt's ability to make a client feel personally taken care of is off the charts.
He is very up to date with the industry.
He is very responsive and very practical.
He has the ability to visualise, detail, structure and execute a litigation to perfection.
He has a deep and nuanced understanding of the sector in which we operate and is available to answer any and all questions in a timely, accurate and insightful way.
Head of Cannabis Law
Provided by Torkin Manes LLP
Hunter Forman
Andrew Wilder
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