Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP’s cannabis practice is weighted towards corporate finance matters, where it has an emphasis on handling private and public debt and equity offerings for key market players. The group also advises major industry participants on corporate and M&A transactions, restructuring and insolvencies, and regulatory issues, among other matters. Jonathan Sherman spearheads the practice and recently teamed up with the financial services group to advise trophy client Canopy Growth on its $150m registered direct offering. Other key names are corporate and securities specialist Jamie Litchen; up-and-coming finance partner Daniel Cipollone; Tayyaba Khan, who has a focus on cannabis-related corporate and securities deals; and Chandimal Nicholas, who is noted for IP and regulatory work. All lawyers mentioned work in Toronto.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- Canopy Growth Corporation
- Bruce Linton
- TerrAscend Corp
- Decibel Cannabis Company
- Boston Beer Company
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
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Sherman