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 advised Columbia Care on its $2 billion sale to Cresco Labs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have a strong understanding of complex corporate structures."
"Through their expertise, they are able to address issues in any area their client requires."
"The group makes a concerted effort to complete work as efficiently as possible. This is great given the high caliber of work product they generate."
"The team have a strong understanding of complex corporate structures."
"Through their expertise, they are able to address issues in any area their client requires."
"The group makes a concerted effort to complete work as efficiently as possible. This is great given the high caliber of work product they generate."
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 is one of the best in the business. He also always keeps his clients' goals at the top of his mind - clients love him."
"Jesse is very intuitive, aware and extremely knowledgeable."
Kevin Conroy regularly advises businesses in their application for dispensary and other licenses, including appeals to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
"He is very knowledgeable and helpful regarding the cannabis marketplace."
"Kevin is a true professional, he's a very strong lawyer with a deep cannabis knowledge base."
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.
"He is strong, both in terms of subject matter expertise and regional influence in the cannabis space."
"When it comes to regulatory and licensing matters, Michael is an excellent resource."
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