Torys is distinguished by its focus on the medical cannabis sphere, where sources commend its ‘specialist knowledge of the area’. Combining strength in transactional matters with broad regulatory experience, the group is equipped to handle the full life cycle of industry issues for a mix of crown organizations, blue-chip companies and start-ups. Group head Eileen McMahon chairs both the intellectual property, and the food and drug regulatory practices and contributes deep regulatory expertise; she recently paired up with the real estate group to advise Hawthorne Canada on its acquisition of its Kelowna research facility. Teresa Reguly is also noted. Former department co-head Cheryl Reicin joined Mintz.
Testimonials
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‘Great strength in depth. Led by the highly knowledgeable Eileen McMahon, the team has specialist knowledge of the area and understands the issues likely to arise.’
‘A very personable team. Lawyers have great knowledge of the issues, are accessible and on-hand to discuss with you any concerns or problems. Very good at problem-solving. Eileen McMahon and Teresa Reguly are excellent.’
Key clients
- Field Trip Ventures
- Canaccord Genuity Corp
- Hawthorne Canada
- Trichome Financial Corp
Work highlights
- Advised Field Trip Ventures on its intellectual property strategy and other corporate matters in Canada and the US, and also on its ongoing private placement worth approximately $15m, among other issues.
- Acted for Canaccord Genuity, as the financial advisor to Acreage Holdings, on Acreage Holdings’ strategic arrangement with Canopy USA for the acquisition of all of Acreage’s Class D subordinate voting shares.
- Advised Hawthorne Canada on the acquisition of its Kelowna research facility, including real estate, regulatory, tax and Cannabis Act issues.