Foley Hoag LLP, Cannabis Law | Chambers USA Profile

About

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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

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Cannabis Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

Foley Hoag represented The Cannabist Company (f/k/a Columbia Care) in several divestiture transactions, including the sale of assets in Utah, Virginia and Arizona.

Strengths

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The Foley Hoag team is always ready to jump in on any emergency.

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They are capable of handling matters at all levels of complexity.

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The Foley Hoag team is always ready to jump in on any emergency.

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They are capable of handling matters at all levels of complexity.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jesse Alderman

Band 1

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.

Jesse keeps track of what is going on and adds value with his expertise.

Jesse is one of the best in the space.

Jesse is always available to jump in and provides great guidance.

Jesse is an excellent communicator. He is in the top percentile of attorneys.

Jesse is one of the best in the industry.

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Erica Rice

Band 3

Erica Rice is noted for her strength in advising clients on transactional issues, including high-profile acquisitions and financings.

Erica is a very talented lawyer and an asset to the cannabis Bar.

Erica is a terrific corporate lawyer. Really excellent.

Erica is a trusted adviser to large operators.

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Kevin Conroy

Band 3

Kevin Conroy regularly advises businesses in their application for dispensary and other licenses, including appeals to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.

Kevin keeps track of what is going on and adds values with his own expertise.

Kevin has great experience in cannabis administration, is very responsive and provides sound advice.

Kevin is well connected and knows how to navigate government agencies.

Kevin has an excellent practice and is a great attorney.

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Michael McQueeny

Band 3

Michael McQueeny's practice encompasses a broad range of matters regulatory and transactional matters. His work has involved providing counsel on complex licensing issues, joint ventures and high-value acquisitions.

Michael is a total pleasure to work with.

Michael McQueeny is an unbelievably good cannabis attorney.

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