Ranjeev Dhillon
Hall of fameMcCarthy TétraultThe cannabis law group at McCarthy Tétrault draws on lawyers sitting in the corporate, litigation, regulatory, capital markets and life sciences teams, among other areas, to provide full-service coverage of cannabis matters. Department co-head Ranjeev Dhillon is regarded by many as a leading light in the sector and specializes in corporate and capital markets-related work; he recently advised key client SNDL on a C$100m share repurchase transaction. The practice additionally includes fellow co-head Rami Chalabi, who is also noted for transactions; Shane D’Souza, who focuses on litigation and regulation; and talented associate Matthew Sanders. Named lawyers are based in Toronto.
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Key clients
- Inner Spirit Holdings
- Truss Beverage Co
- Independent Retail Cannabis Collective
- Sanna Sciences
- SNDL (formerly Sundial Growers)
- Aurora Cannabis
- Canopy Growth Corporation
- Tilray
- Auxly Cannabis Group
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- TILT Holdings
- Canneurox
- Nova Cannabis
- Avextra Pharma
- Canaccord Genuity Corp
- Bank of Montreal
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Matthew Sanders
McCarthy TétraultLeading partners
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Practice head
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Ranjeev Dhillon, Rami Chalabi