Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
Ranked Individual
Provided by Torys LLP
Our work in the medical cannabis industry began 15 years ago, and we have supported clients through the industry’s evolution and helped map uncharted territory. This experience means we understand the regulation and the business as a whole, from compliance, production and IP advice, to financing, M&A and corporate governance. As the market matures, our multifaced advice guides clients on all issues concerning their interests in the sector.
We regularly advise companies across the cannabis supply chain, including licensed producers, researchers and developers, investors, investment banks, financial institutions and blue-chip companies. As the only Canadian law firm with a fully-integrated Canada/U.S. cannabis group, we also give clients in the sector cohesive cross-border counsel.
Among our clients are many of the most influential companies in the sector. We are sought after for our strategic and actionable advice on corporate finance, M&A, joint ventures, intellectual property, all aspects of regulation including recreational products, medical use products, medibles, edibles (food and drink production), distribution and sale, plants and plant varieties, fertilizers and pesticides, and land acquisitions and distributions.
Torys provides cannabis-related advice solely for clients whose activities are lawful in the jurisdictions in which they operate.
Provided by Chambers
Torys is highlighted for its strength in the life sciences sector and experience in medical marijuana, as well as offering notable expertise in food and drug regulatory matters. The firm assists companies of all sizes with commercial matters connected with their ventures in the cannabis sector, such as corporate transactions and intellectual property. The Toronto-based team also assists lenders with financings in the space.
Provided by Chambers
Torys advised BMO Nesbitt Burns and BMO Capital Markets as the agents in the issuance of USD250 million worth of equity in Canopy Growth Corporation.
Provided by Chambers
They have lots of expertise at the firm.
Provided by Chambers
Eileen McMahon draws upon her wealth of experience handling intellectual property and regulatory matters to provide support to cannabis sector clients. Based in Toronto, she is the chair of the law firm's IP and food and drug regulatory practices.
Head of Cannabis Law
Provided by Torys LLP
Teresa Reguly
Cheryl Reicin
Head of Department
Frazer House
Yolande Dufresne
Manpreet Singh
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