A first-mover in Canada’s cannabis space, Bennett Jones LLP has established a full-service offering spanning regulatory compliance and licensing through to corporate finance, M&A and restructuring matters. The team’s extensive client list includes operators, investors and underwriters, among other stakeholders, and it acts for major market players such as Canopy Growth Corporation and Cresco Labs. From Toronto, Aaron Sonshine spearheads the transactional side of the practice and recently advised US-headquartered Cresco Labs on amendments to its $400m term loan facility and on a new $25m construction mortgage financing facility. Also recommended for cannabis deals in Toronto are Kim Lawton and next-generation partner Corey Yermus. Toronto-based firm Chief Executive Officer Dominique Hussey is the key contact for regulatory work, including IP issues.
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Key clients
- Canopy Growth Corporation
- Cresco Labs
- Indiva
- VIVO Cannabis
- Glass House Brands
- Canaccord Genuity Corp
- Nova Cannabis
- Leef Brands
- TerrAscend Corp
- PharmaCielo Holdings
- Safe Supply Streaming Co
- All Nations Cannabis
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Aaron Sonshine; Dominique Hussey
Other key lawyers
Kim Lawton; Corey Yermus