US-headquartered Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. has made significant inroads into the cannabis market in Canada following its Toronto launch in early 2023. During the past year alone, the team added nine clients to its roster including Cannaray and investment dealer Paradigm Capital. The department is led by go-to partner Eric Foster, who joined from Dentons in April 2023; he recently advised SLANG Worldwide on various matters including on amendments to its $17.3m credit facility. Other key contacts include life sciences expert Cheryl Reicin, who is recommended for regulatory work; of counsel Matthew Imrie, who is noted for cannabis-related transactions; and banking and finance partner Alex North, who joined from Dentons in September 2023.
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Clients clés
- Entourage Health Corp
- SLANG Worldwide
- POSaBIT Systems Corporation
- ATB Capital Markets
- Cannaray
- Paradigm Capital
Points forts
- Advising Cannaray on its proposed business combination with Aqualitas to create an international vertically integrated cannabis distributor.
- Advising POSaBIT Systems Corp on its proposed up-listing on the TSX Venture Exchange and related reorganization.
- Acting for Entourage Health Corp on the restructuring of its senior debt.
Avocats
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Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Matthew Imrie
Responsable de la pratique
Eric Foster
Autres avocats clés
Cheryl Reicin; Matthew Imrie; Alex North