Cannabis

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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.

Agrochemicals

Cell and gene therapy

Cannabis

Healthcare

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.

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.

Key contacts

Robert Jappie

Partner
London, England Email Robert

Food and Beverage

Healthcare

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Public and Regulatory
Sarah Ellson

Partner, Co-Head of Regulatory
Manchester, England +44 330 460 7019 Email Sarah

Healthcare

Investigations

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Professional Discipline
Olivier Lantrès

Partner, Co-head of Life Sciences & Healthcare
Paris, France +33 (0)1 70 37 81 00 Email Olivier

Life Sciences and Healthcare
Edward Westhead

Partner, Corporate
London, England +44 330 460 6382 Email Edward

Corporate

Equity Capital Markets

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Mining and Metals
Sonal Patel Oliva

Director, Franchising, Advertising and Commercial
London, England +44 330 460 6321 Email Sonal

Food and Beverage

Hotels and Leisure

IP Licensing

Life Sciences & Healthcare
Dr Franziska Huber

Senior Associate, Life Sciences Regulatory
Munich, Germany +49 (0)89 620 306 255 Email Dr Franziska

Life Sciences & Healthcare
Philip Abbott

Partner, Financial Markets and Products
London, England +44 330 460 6463 Email Philip

Banking and Finance

Debt Finance

Real Estate Finance

Restructuring and Insolvency
David Bond

Partner, Co-head of Franchising and Commercial and Head of Advertising
London, England +44 (0)330 460 6316 Email David

Commercial
Hastings Guise

Partner, Head of Intellectual Property
London, England +44 330 460 6557 Email Hastings

Design Rights

Intellectual Property

Trade Marks and Brands
Thomas Colmer

Partner
London, England 0330 460 7163 Email Thomas

Corporate

Emerging Technologies

Financial Services

FinTech