LAWYER PROFILE
Aaron Sonshine

Aaron Sonshine

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial

Nationwide - Canada

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Bennett Jones LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Aaron Sonshine practises corporate and securities law with particular emphasis on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate governance matters. In his M&A practice, Aaron advises acquirors and target companies involved in friendly and hostile takeover bids, plans of arrangement, reverse takeovers and other business combination transactions. In his corporate finance practice, Aaron represents issuers, securities dealers and institutional investors in a wide range of financing transactions, including IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, and other forms of debt and equity financing. Aaron's corporate governance experience includes advising management and boards of directors on executive and board compensation, director and officer liability, and regulatory compliance matters.

Career

Admitted to the Ontario bar, 2007.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Cannabis Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Aaron Sonshine exhibits demonstrable strength in securities mandates across the cannabis sector. His Toronto-based practice also includes advising clients on M&A matters and corporate financing.

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Aaron Sonshine is skilled in handling cross-border acquisitions, sales and joint ventures in the life sciences sector. He is based in Toronto.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is extremely knowledgeable, very disciplined and provides great counsel.

    Cannabis LawChambers Canada Guide
  • I think he has a real command of the industry in Canada that no one else has.

    Cannabis LawChambers Canada Guide
  • Aaron is my go-to for all corporate or commercial legal advice.

    Cannabis LawChambers Canada Guide
  • He does his job so well that it is a privilege and a pleasure to work with him.

    Cannabis LawChambers Canada Guide
  • Aaron has been a great and trusted business partner who is always available to support our needs.

    Life Sciences: Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Aaron's the guy for life sciences work in Canada. His practical judgement is impressive.

    Life Sciences: Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Bennett Jones LLP (123)

Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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