Cannabis Law
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About
Provided by Foley Hoag LLP
Our Cannabis group is comprised of attorneys across practice groups with unique insight and experience to assist cannabis and cannabis-related operators with all aspects of their business. We also represent both buyers and sellers of cannabis businesses as well as investors. Our practice is national and international in scope, as we represent cannabis clients in transactions in a variety of states and Canada.
We also advise clients regarding industrial hemp and CBD products, and have extensive experience advising companies that are interested in providing ancillary services to cannabis companies.
We have assisted both public and private cannabis companies with:
- major mergers and acquisitions
- formation of cannabis funds
- corporation formation, early stage company issues, and other business counseling
- winning competitive licenses at the state and local level
- all phases of state and local permitting
- regulatory compliance
- government and public strategies
- real estate transactions
- intellectual property matters, including registration and defense of trademarks
- banking and finance issues
- FDA and FTC compliance and legislative interaction
- business and investor disputes
- employment matters
- labor relations and union organizing
Chambers Review
Foley Hoag is a preeminent Northeastern firm with an enviable client base drawn from Massachusetts' rapidly expanding cannabis marketplace. Suitably positioned to liaise with regulatory bodies in addition to advising firms undertaking major transactions.
Work Highlights
- Foley Hoag represented MariMed in its acquisition of Ermont.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Foley Hoag has a really solid group."
"The team work hard and always deliver a quality work product."
"The group's service levels and responsiveness are excellent."
"Foley Hoag has a really solid group."
"The team work hard and always deliver a quality work product."
"The group's service levels and responsiveness are excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Jesse Alderman has a broad range of expertise in the cannabis sector. He demonstrates his ability to handle regulatory matters, licensing, real estate and litigation.
"He provides exceptional overall counsel."
"Jesse is an excellent lawyer, he's very knowledgeable and he provides solid and practical advice."
Kevin Conroy regularly advises businesses in their application for dispensary and other licenses, including appeals to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
"He's an excellent lawyer."
Erica Rice is noted for her strength in advising clients on transactional issues, including high-profile acquisitions and financings.
"She's a sophisticated and smart attorney."
"Erica's a really good lawyer."
Michael McQueeny's practice encompasses a broad range of matters regulatory and transactional matters. His recent work has involved providing counsel on complex licensing issues, joint ventures and high-value acquisitions.
"Michael has a high-caliber legal mind."
"He's a very knowledgeable lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Foley Hoag LLP
USA - Nationwide