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Global rules on foreign direct investment (FDI)
Cross-border acquisitions and investments increasingly trigger foreign direct investment (FDI) screening requirements.
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Global | Publication | May 2019
Entrepreneurs don’t start businesses for the thrill of good record keeping, developing and maintaining a comprehensive capitalization table and keeping up to speed on corporate governance best practices. However, with a startup or early-stage business it is necessary to attend to these matters in real time, especially in the extremely fast-paced cannabis industry.
But, as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. With that in mind, here are the top three corporate matters cannabis issuers should attend to sooner rather than later to ensure they do not get bogged down late and lose momentum when it’s time to grow the business and close a deal:
The earlier you attend to these matters, the easier your life will be when it comes time to close a deal. Our lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright can help you get back on track before it’s too late.
The author wishes to thank articling student Daniel Weiss for his help in preparing this legal update.
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