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The European cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and with a pan-European team of regulatory and commercial experts, Fieldfisher is best-placed to support your business endeavours in this sector. Our team has unrivalled expertise in dealing with matters at all stages of the cannabis supply-chain. We provide advice and representation for companies engaged in the industry across the United Kingdom and European Union. The firm's Cannabis practice is led by Robert Jappie, who is considered to be one of the leading experts on cannabis regulation in Europe.

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Why choose our Cannabis lawyers?

Despite the potential many businesses involved in cannabis, whether they be investors, producers, growers, importers or distributors, still face frustration at the myriad of legal hurdles in getting to market. 

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This is why it's important that those involved or looking to enter into the cannabis trade instruct lawyers who are deeply embedded in the industry, working with businesses, organisations and regulators at all stages to get products across the finish line.

Our flagship Cannabis team comprises of lawyers from intellectual property, commercial, corporate, regulatory and finance teams with expertise in life sciences and healthcare, cosmetic and beauty and food and beverage industries.

Together, we have a wealth of experience in supporting a rapidly growing number of businesses involved in the development and sale of cannabis products in the UK, Europe and internationally.

Fieldfisher provides full regulatory and commercial support for the European cannabis industry, including advice and representation in respect medical cannabis, CBD consumer wellness, and adult-use sectors.

We can assist with the following matters:

·       Medical cannabis and cannabis based medicinal products (CBPMs) Supply Chain

·       CBD Novel Food Regulation and Compliance

·       Licensing and Registration Applications (Cultivation, Distribution, Pharmacy, and Clinical)

·       Medical Device approvals

·       Marketing and Advertising regulation and compliance

·       POCA issues for the Cannabis investment sector

·       Fundraising, M&A deals, and IPO/Capital Markets

·       Banking and Payments

·       Legal Challenges/Judicial Review

Our cannabis practice is supported by regulatory experts in key European jurisdictions and offers a wealth of knowledge in respect of the UK and EU cannabis industry that is unmatched across the continent.


Fieldfisher can provide cross-continent expertise, representation and guidance for established operators in the sector, and new-entrants to the market. 

Cannabis: unlocking the UK market

White paper - Cannabis: Unlocking the UK market

In this paper we review the difference between UK and EU legislation on cannabis products, explore how a new opportunity may be on the horizon within the UK market and look at how businesses should position themselves to unlock their potential within the cannabis industry.

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