About
Provided by Fox Rothschild LLP
Fox Rothschild's national team of skilled and experienced attorneys assists cannabis businesses at every step. Companies in this exciting, emerging industry face unique issues – especially while the consumption of marijuana remains prohibited at the federal level – and therefore require smart, strategic advisers.
We have experience working for highly regulated businesses, serving as both in-house and outside counsel while also performing vital corporate and financing work, including banking, entity formation and venture capital.
We also are familiar with navigating the constantly evolving matrix of state compliance regulations, having helped draft some of the legalization legislation. Cannabis growers, distributors, processors, investors and others also turn to Fox for practical and efficient advice on tax issues, real estate, intellectual property and employment law.
Our team includes:
- Litigation attorneys with vast experience advising and representing highly regulated businesses within the constantly evolving matrix of federal, state and local compliance laws.
- Dedicated Labor & Employment attorneys who have a sophisticated understanding of these unique issues.
- Lawyers with extensive experience drafting, tracking and navigating constantly evolving matrix of state and federal regulations related to hemp and cannabis.
- Corporate attorneys well-versed in mergers and acquisitions, as well as structuring financing for startups, investors and emerging companies.
Chambers Review
Fox Rothschild is a full-service firm with a notable focus on the cannabis sector, covering civil litigation, regulatory mandates and corporate transactions. The team represents companies involved in the production and distribution of both medical and recreational products.
Work Highlights
- Fox Rothschild provided regulatory counsel to Cresco Labs in its $2 billion acquisition of Colombia Care.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is extremely knowledgeable, having subject matter expertise across multiple verticals."
"The team provides nuanced and insightful counsel when it comes complex issues."
"As one of the strongest firms in the market, Fox Rothschild has an excellent base of attorneys who have direct, relevant experience working with cannabis regulations and regulators."
"The firm is extremely knowledgeable, having subject matter expertise across multiple verticals."
"The team provides nuanced and insightful counsel when it comes complex issues."
"As one of the strongest firms in the market, Fox Rothschild has an excellent base of attorneys who have direct, relevant experience working with cannabis regulations and regulators."
Notable Practitioners
William Bogot is recognized in the market for his sophisticated regulatory practice.
"He is a strong player in the space, he has a really good sense of regulatory issues and navigating them."
"Bill's knowledge and passion is what makes him so successful."
Joshua Ashby's practice sees him regularly represent buy-side clients in strategic acquisitions and buyouts of cannabis and CBD businesses.
"Joshua has a strong presence in the market."
As cochair of the practice, Joshua Horn regularly handles a range of corporate, real estate and licensing issues for clients in the cannabis industry.
"He is fully versed on sophisticated matters in our industry and he provides exceptionally thoughtful and nuanced legal guidance."
"A phenomenal attorney, always willing to go the extra mile."
Matthew Kittay's deal sheet in the cannabis sector covers both venture capital financings and later-stage M&A.
"Matthew is incredibly knowledgeable."
"He understands the difficulties faced by companies and he provides phenomenal service."
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