Widely recognized as a go-to firm for cannabis companies looking to raise capital, Cassels additionally excels in M&A transactions, branding issues and regulatory matters. The cannabis group maintains close relationships with some of the sector’s largest players, including Canopy Growth Corporation, which it recently advised on its $250m at-the-market program. High-profile sector specialist Jonathan Sherman heads the department; he co-led the Canopy Growth work together with Tayyaba Khan, who also specializes in cannabis transactions. The deep bench further draws on Jamie Litchen, whose broad capital markets practice focuses on cannabis and mining deals; Daniel Cipollone, who sits in the private equity, restructuring and cannabis teams; and Chandimal Nicholas, who is recommended for cannabis regulation. Named lawyers are based in Toronto.
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Key clients
Canopy Growth Corporation
The Boston Beer Company
Bruce Linton
TerrAscend Corp
Avant Brands
Decibel Cannabis Company
Cansortium
JW Asset Management
BMO Capital Markets
Sessions Cannabis
Carmel Cannabis
Adastra Holdings
Deep Roots Holdings
A1 Cannabis Co
Entourage Effect Capital
Proper Holdings
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jonathan Sherman
Other key lawyers
Tayyaba Khan; Jamie Litchen; Daniel Cipollone; Chandimal Nicholas; Charles Rich