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International Cannabis Law

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At the Crossroads of Cannabis and Business

Investing in a cannabis business can be a profitable venture or a legal minefield. Practical advice matters in such a highly regulated environment, and that’s what you’ll find at Harris Sliwoski — industry-expert legal planning, regulatory support, corporate guidance, and compliance strategies.

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A Trusted Guide for International Cannabis Businesses

Harris Sliwoski has a long history of providing international cannabis ventures with the legal planning, regulatory support, corporate guidance, and compliance strategies they need.

Harris Sliwoski provides corporate and regulatory advice and counsel on many types of cross-border cannabis transactions. Since 2015, we have represented buyers and sellers in international mergers and acquisitions, including foreign nationals and investors. The breadth of international work handled by our U.S., European and Chinese lawyers, and our international trade team, has expanded rapidly ever since.

 

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The international cannabis law experts providing timely resources for the dynamic cannabis industry

Beyond advising individual businesses, our international cannabis attorneys are committed to fortifying, defending, and building credibility for the industry as a whole. Our international cannabis business lawyers are more than legal strategists—we are forward-thinking educators, legislation drafters, policy advocates, and speakers in international cannabis matters.

Our international cannabis attorneys also regularly write articles for legal journals and frequently post to our award-winning and widely followed China Law Blog and Canna Law Blog. We speak to business groups, academic institutions, and government bodies on a variety of international cannabis legal issues, and our international cannabis lawyers are frequently quoted by global and local media outlets. Having facilitated the positive economic developments of the cannabis revolution, we encourage the global development of forward-thinking cannabis legal frameworks.

Our client-first approach is reinforced as our international cannabis attorneys seamlessly collaborate with Harris Sliwoski’s complementary practice areas. Every day we expand our wide range of legal strengths and our international network of industry-leading professionals to offer the most comprehensive, effective, and timely support for our international cannabis clients.

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International Cannabis Legal Services

Today, the race is on for market share in the import and export of both hemp and medical marijuana around the world. Our lawyers are well known for vetting, structuring and closing complex cross-border transactions. Many of us are leading speakers, thinkers, advocates and doers in this highly dynamic space.

Our international cannabis legal services include span a comprehensive range of needs, including:

Harris Sliwoski also has extensive experience providing counsel on international tax law and inbound and outbound global cannabis business transactions.

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Full-Service Planning for International Cannabis Businesses

Harris Sliwoski has been a strategic advisor on international cannabis laws since 2010. Our in-depth guidance can help you achieve your cannabis business’s international objectives while keeping you compliant. Schedule your consultation with our team today.

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An intelligent, timely resource for the cannabis industry

Beyond advising individual businesses, our cannabis attorneys are committed to fortifying, defending, and building credibility for the industry as a whole. Harris Sliwoski’s cannabis business lawyers are more than legal strategists—they are thought leaders: forward-thinking bloggers, educators, writers, and speakers.

They regularly write articles for legal journals and frequently post to our acclaimed and widely followed Canna Law Blog. We speak to business and trade groups, academic institutions, and government bodies on a variety of cannabis legal issues, and our cannabis lawyers are frequently quoted by global, national, and local media outlets. We also have compiled (and are forever adding to) a Cannabis Glossary, to help with industry terminology. 

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Our Clients' Successes

“Harris Sliwoski expertly guided us through the formation of our company. They continue to assist with necessary registrations and compliance with numerous regulations. They were able to promptly answer all our many questions and provide understandable options, explanations and practical advice. We expect to continue to use Harris Sliwoski on a regular basis as our company expands. They were also able to introduce us other professional experts. We would not hesitate to recommend Harris Sliwoski to any companies in need of legal advice.”

user icon Three Continents Foods LLC

This law firm was a huge help as our company went through the process of commercial licensing in the California cannabis industry.  They have helped us with a variety of legal issues in a timely fashion, while clearly communicating with us throughout the process.  Everyone we’ve worked with at Harris Sliwoski is an expert in their field and we have always felt that we were in good hands through our legal representation.

user icon Wil Crummer, CEO PRO Farms

Legal stuff is always scary. And I’ve had to play offense a couple times, begrudgingly. To have Harris Sliwoski have my back? It made things a lot less prickly. They quickly walked me through my options, and were refreshingly consistent in their communications, timing and billing. I’ve been lucky to stay out of the legal side of things my whole career, thankfully. When things went a little wrong, Harris Sliwoski quickly made things right.

user icon Aaron Draplin, Founder Draplin Design Co.

I am impressed with this law firm. They answered all my questions regarding cannabis businesses and the California cannabis framework, and they have helped me with a variety of legal issues in a timely fashion, while always clearly communicating with us throughout the process. They also redirected me to other quality people for my business needs. Everyone I worked with at Harris Sliwoski is an expert in their field, and I was in good hands throughout my legal representation.

user icon Corey T., CEO Thinc Cubed, LLC

I have been working with the lawyers at Harris Sliwoski for more than 20 years both as a business owner and as an executive at a large east-coast health system and that is because they have always efficiently provided high level and clear international law advice. Most recently, Harris Sliwoski provided legal support on many matters related to procuring medical products worldwide. Their support was particularly helpful to during the onset of COVID, when there was a big need for securing PPE quickly, all while navigating complicated international and domestic legal requirements. Harris Sliwoski’s team of international lawyers helped by conducting rapid-fire due diligence on potential suppliers, navigating the legal logistics for getting product from overseas and through U.S. customs, and drafting contracts to protect against various sorts of horribles. They did this by essentially providing what amounted to 24/7 service. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

user icon Dan Pak Hospital Supply Chain Executive

Harris Sliwoski has represented our company in the legal cannabis industry for years. Harris Sliwoski has advised us in a wide variety of legal matters, and they are truly experts in their field. I would highly recommend Harris Sliwoski to anyone with questions about cannabis law, or any legal matters. They have been great for our Company, and will continue to guide us as our industry evolves

user icon Matt Hurt, COO Cannabis Nation

You won’t find a better partner than Harris Sliwoski when trying to navigate the complex world of healthcare regulations.  They not only give sound and reliable legal advice, but they are also very responsive and are able to guide you in a way that helps you reach your business objectives as well.

user icon Joseph Axelrod, General Counsel Irwin Naturals

When we started the process of building a ‘seed to sale’ cannabis company in Oregon, we saw the need for expert legal counsel.  The cannabis sector is fraught with potential peril at every turn, and we wanted the best legal advice we could find.  After talking to several firms and individuals, we feel extremely fortunate to have chosen Harris Sliwoski as our legal counsel.

user icon Tony Theiss, CEO and Co-Founder Redbarn Cannabis 

We use Harris Sliwoski on all our international legal matters, including on our international litigation matters. We have over the last few years been involved in a couple big international legal disputes and Harris Sliwoski’s international dispute resolution team provided us with expert legal assistance on both matters. They were always very careful to explain to us what they were doing and why and what their actions would likely cost us in legal fees. Most importantly, we did extremely well on both cases and I have no doubt Harris Sliwoski was a big factor in that.

user icon Kevin English, CEO We Are Camp

We have used Harris Sliwoski for legal help related to our international manufacturing. The lawyers with whom I worked had extensive familiarity with the international legal issues involved in our various projects and offered us key insights. I particularly appreciated how they always quickly and efficiently do what they say they will do and always within their cost estimates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have compiled answers to our clients’ most often-asked questions to help you learn more.

Why Choose Harris Sliwoski as Your International Cannabis Lawyer?

International cannabis laws can be challenging to navigate on your own. Our global clients partner with us because we’ve guided hundreds of domestic and international cannabis businesses. Our team stays current with the changes to continue offering practical guidance in an ever-changing industry. Harris Sliwoski’s cannabis lawyers work with clients from startups to seasoned market veterans. We can also provide legal advice at any operational level, from cannabis manufacturing to retail dispensaries.

Do the Same Laws Apply to Hemp, Cannabis and CBD Products?

No. Cannabis is regulated much differently than hemp, CBD and other cannabinoid products. Further, each U.S. state has its own set of laws surrounding cannabis, and many different local statutes also apply. International cannabis laws can be even more challenging to interpret and navigate successfully. The best solution is to consult with a Harris Sliwoski attorney about your unique business needs. We have the global cannabis expertise to provide effective legal guidance for your situation.

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