As cannabis businesses continue to expand across Canada, the United States, and other international markets, financial distress and restructuring challenges are becoming increasingly complex. This webinar will explore the unique legal and practical issues that arise when cannabis companies with cross-border operations face insolvency, with a particular focus on Chapter 15 bankruptcy proceedings and international restructuring strategies. Our distinguished panel of legal and restructuring professionals will examine the anatomy of a cross-border bankruptcy case involving cannabis businesses, including recognition of foreign proceedings, jurisdictional challenges, creditor rights, regulatory considerations, and the evolving landscape for cannabis companies operating across multiple countries. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how insolvency laws intersect with the cannabis industry and what stakeholders should consider when navigating financial distress in a multi-jurisdictional environment.

Key Discussion Topics:

• Understanding Chapter 15 bankruptcy and its application to cannabis companies
• The anatomy of a cross-border cannabis insolvency case
• Canadian cannabis companies and international expansion trends
• Cross-border restructuring challenges for cannabis operators
• Regulatory and creditor considerations in multi-jurisdictional cases

Panelists:
Brett A. Axelrod, Partner, Fox Rothschild
Keith C. Owens, Partner, Fox Rothschild
Lance Williams, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault
Jacques Santucci, President, Partner, Opus Consulting

Please note that there is a cost to attend and that CLE credits are available.