Atty. Lewis Retik
Lewis Retik is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, practising primarily in the area of corporate commercial and regulatory law. Lewis' practice focuses on regulatory and commercial issues relating to the commercialization of products, including regulatory licencing, product distribution, manufacturing, advertising, packaging and labelling.
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Lewis Retik is a entertainment and cannabis attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising and Marketing Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law (2026). Serands clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lewis Retik is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, practising primarily in the area of corporate commercial and regulatory law
- Lewis' practice focuses on regulatory and commercial issues relating to the commercialization of products, including regulatory licencing, product distribution, manufacturing, advertising, packaging and labelling
- Lewis has extensive experience working with companies of all sizes, ranging from recent startups to large international companies in a variety of specialized industries, including food, natural health products, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and technology
- Lewis also addresses regulatory compliance and commercial issues that relate to e-commerce, multi-level marketing, direct selling, consumer protection and products that use the radio frequency spectrum
- He is often responsible for working with clients to develop packaging and advertising designs that are both consumer friendly and compliant
- Lewis also provides advice to companies with regulatory compliance issues and the status of their products
- In addressing client issues, Lewis regularly interacts with senior officials of government within such departments and agencies as Industry Canada, Competition Bureau, Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Environment Canada
- Lewis is actively involved in a range of community-based initiatives and charitable organizations
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ottawa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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