Our global Food and Agribusiness team has a deep understanding of the existing and emerging issues surrounding the global cannabis industry. Cannabis is a sector in a state of rapid transition globally, as numerous countries and states have legalized its use for either recreational or medicinal purposes in recent years. This creates a myriad of opportunities and challenges for companies considering investment in the sector, particularly in relation to investments across multiple jurisdictions. Find out what’s new in this developing industry sector.



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Cannabis’ legalization and what it means for regulatory regimes worldwide

Cannabis has been considered an illegal substance globally since the creation of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (The Convention) in 1961.

Global | February 19, 2020

Energy, infrastructure and resources

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Cashing out: What private producers and retailers should know and do when they receive an offer or find a buyer

The maturation of the cannabis sector is presenting an array of opportunities to private producers and retailers.

Global | February 19, 2020

Energy, infrastructure and resources

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Canadian cannabis companies come under fire

In the 12 months leading to legalization in October 2018, Canadian public companies already in the medical cannabis space experienced “jaw-dropping growth” in their market capitalizations, notwithstanding that many reported negative earnings.

Global | February 19, 2020

Energy, infrastructure and resources

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Agri-tech developments in the cannabis sector

The cannabis sector is a growing and exciting sector.

Global | February 19, 2020

Energy, infrastructure and resources

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Environmental, social and governance performance and cannabis

The link between positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and economic growth is not new.

Global | February 19, 2020

Energy, infrastructure and resources

cannabis medicine

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Preparing for a recall of edible cannabis products: Food safety issues increase the risk of recalls

Edibles, extracts, and topicals are now part of Canada’s legal cannabis offerings.

Global | February 19, 2020

Energy, infrastructure and resources

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Craig Loveless
Craig Loveless
Partner
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craig.loveless@nortonrosefulbright.com
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Keira Brennan
Keira Brennan
Senior Advisor
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keira.brennan@nortonrosefulbright.com
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Saskia Blokland
Saskia Blokland
Head of Amsterdam
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saskia.blokland@nortonrosefulbright.com
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Angela Croker
Angela Croker
Partner
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angela.croker@nortonrosefulbright.com
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Charles Johnson
Charles Johnson
Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright US Consultores em Direito Estrangeiro
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charles.johnson@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +55 11 3372 0001
Rosalind Lake
Rosalind Lake
Director: Global Head of Consumer Markets
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rosalind.lake@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +27 31 582 5816
Joseph Williams
Joseph Williams
Partner
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joseph.williams@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 202 662 0423

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Global | November 13, 2024

Antitrust and competition
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