Department profile
Clark Hill PLC

Cannabis Law

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Clark Hill PLC

About

Provided by Clark Hill PLC

Clark Hill’s Cannabis Industry Group is recognized as one of the leading full-service practices in the United States. We provide next-level services across the two distinct sectors of the cannabis industry: hemp and marijuana.

Our team brings decades of combined experience advising cultivators, processors, brands, investors, and ancillary businesses on the full spectrum of legal and regulatory issues. With offices across the country, we combine top-quality legal counsel with deep industry knowledge—helping clients anticipate risks, navigate state-by-state expansion, and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.

Chambers Review

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Cannabis Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The Clark Hill team has deep experience in the cannabis and industrial hemp space. It is particularly expert in helping businesses in these sectors to navigate regulatory and transactional matters.

Notable practitioners

Sander Zagzebski is a key contact at the firm.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Clark Hill advised All Pro Farms in its $2.06 million acquisition of a vertically integrated cannabis facility in Denver, Colorado, assisting with licensing, real estate and regulatory matter amongst other related engagements.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • What distinguishes Clark Hill is its rare combination of deep industry expertise and genuine care for its clients. The team approaches every matter with the same level of diligence and dedication and its responsiveness, integrity and ability to anticipate issues before they arise creates a level of trust and security that I have not experienced with other firms.

    Cannabis Law respondentUSA
  • I feel like Clark Hill could handle any legal matter I could give it.

    Cannabis Law respondentUSA
  • The team has very effective litigation skills.

    Cannabis Law respondentUSA
  • The firm has vast knowledge of the regulatory environment and how to navigate matters in the courts.

    Cannabis Law respondentUSA
  • The team's deep knowledge, combined with a clear understanding of how to apply it in real-world situations, has given us confidence in their guidance.

    Cannabis Law respondentUSA

Members

Provided by Clark Hill PLC

  • Craig Small

    Head of Department

  • Michael Cristalli

    Head of Department

  • Sander Zagzebski

    Head of Department

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