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CANADIANLAWYERMAG.COM/INHOUSE MARCH 2018
ike so many companies in Canada these days, business isn't
just local or even within provincial borders — it's growing
to serve North American and global markets. With that
growth comes demands to satisfy international regulations
and provide critical technological solutions.
Just two examples in Saskatchewan and Manitoba exemplify those re
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alities. Viterra Inc. is a handler of grains, oilseeds and pulses that part-
ners with growers in Canada and the United States to connect them to
markets in more than 50 countries.
Headquartered in Regina, Sask., Viterra is part of Glencore Agricul-
ture. Viterra's core business is originating, handling, processing and mar-
keting agricultural commodities through an extensive network of North
American assets. With strong competition in the industry, Viterra has
made it a priority in recent years to carefully invest in its asset network
through strategic acquisitions, building new grain elevators in targeted
areas and undertaking capital upgrades.
"These investments have required legal support for M & A activity,
real property, procurement, commercial negotiations and agreements
and regulatory matters at all levels of government. Our legal team is a
valuable part of Viterra's growth strategy ensuring we work closely and
proactively with the business to understand the company's vision and
strategic priorities for the future," says Evan Olson, corporate counsel
with Viterra in Regina.
Serving
a global reach
L
Legal departments in
companies operating
in Manitoba and
Saskatchewan are
dealing with demands
to serve their global
audiences.
BY JENNIFER BROWN
