Yolande Dufresne
TorysLawyers at Torys ‘take time to understand the commercial objectives’, according to clients. A strong performer in the medical cannabis field, the team is well versed in regulatory, IP and commercial work, while it additionally leverages its New York office to provide significant cross-border firepower. Life sciences expert Eileen McMahon chairs the IP, agribusiness and food and drug practices and is sought after for her mastery of regulatory issues. Teresa Reguly also specializes in life sciences regulation and IP, with a focus on cannabis, food and controlled drug products. Counsel Yolande Dufresne and senior associate Melanie Sharman Rowand provide support.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very responsive and knowledgeable. The individuals are very sensitive to the client's needs and take time to understand the commercial objectives. Eileen McMahon and Teresa Reguly are excellent.’
Key clients
- Canaccord Genuity Corp
- Allied Air Enterprises
Work highlights
- Representing Canaccord Genuity Corp and GMP Securities in a proposed Ontario securities class action alleging primary and secondary market misrepresentations by Wayland Group Corp.
- Representing Allied Air Enterprises, a subsidiary of Lennox Industries, in a proposed class action in Alberta alleging defective performance of an air conditioning unit in a cannabis facility.
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Eileen McMahon