Rhode Island Cannabis Merger and Acquisition

Mergers and acquisitions are complex and challenging in any industry. With the extra regulatory complexities involved in the cannabis industry, completing major corporate transactions such as these takes on extra levels of complexity.

A successful outcome greatly depends on the quality of the business advice you receive during the mergers and acquisition process.

The lawyers at Cannabis Law Solutions combine commercial sensitivity with years of experience and expertise in the cannabis industry, where businesses tend to change hands, expand and grow so rapidly.

We can help with domestic and cross-border business transactions, ensuring that your rights and interests are protected — providing a range of M&A services whether you are looking to enter the cannabis industry in Rhode Island or expand within it.

Corporate transactions for cannabis businesses

Business issues like private equity, corporate governance, restructuring, debt management, tax, and so on are by their nature complex.

So, attempting sales, mergers or acquisitions of ownership or significant assets with any business without experienced legal advice is asking for trouble.

Within the emerging cannabis industry in Rhode Island, which is so heavily regulated and fast-paced, it is particularly inadvisable. The disconnect between state and federal regulations only adds to the challenge.

Our merger and acquisition services for cannabis business clients in Rhode Island

Our cannabis business lawyers can manage the merger, acquisition and asset sale process, keeping your business compliant and managing all of the commercial, legal and financial aspects of the transaction.

We will look after the hurdles associated with the following types of corporate activities and transactions:

• Due diligence
• Regulatory compliance reviews
• Financing for deals and startups
• Purchase and sale agreements
• Strategic advice and planning
• Transaction structuring
• Consulting contracts
• Ownership option contracts
• Investment agreements
• Noncompete agreements
• Collateralization agreements
• Debt financing, convertible debt, and other lending options
• Stock and asset transactions
• Corporate governance
• Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
• IP transactions and licensing

With a strong understanding of the most recent cannabis business laws in Rhode Island and around the U.S., we are well equipped to guide your cannabis business lawfully and sustainably towards expansion, help new entrepreneurs to enter the market here or manage a business sale.

We can advise on most domestic and intra-state activities and can usually assist in cross-border and interstate merger and acquisition transactions.

Representing your interests and protecting your business rights at every stage of the transaction, we aim to secure the best deal possible — as soon as possible — for your business.

Who do we typically represent?

The cannabis industry is broader than many people realize and involves many players. Our cannabis business lawyers support a wide range of individuals and entities in mergers, acquisitions and other related corporate transactions.

In the past, we’ve provided M&A advice and guidance for the following types of organizations:

• Medical and recreational dispensaries
• Cultivators, producers, processors, and vendors of cannabis, CBD, and hemp products
• Raw materials vendors and other suppliers to cannabis businesses (advertising, technology, security, etc.)
• Commercial real estate developers as well as investors interested in leasing properties to cannabis retail companies and other projects
• Broker-dealers
• Private equity and venture capital funds
• Insurance companies considering the risks and legal implications of insuring businesses and other efforts related to the cannabis industry

What does the M&A Process entail in Rhode Island?

Several key steps are involved in executing a successful merger, acquisition or other business transaction — regardless of the industry that you operate in.

With the legal complexities of the cannabis industry to consider, the process needs to be handled by professionals with a deep understanding of the many associated pitfalls.

Generally, our lawyers will help you navigate each of the following stages of your business transaction:

• The documentation process

At the beginning of the merger and acquisition process, there is extensive, detailed documentation to fill out.

We can assist with the meticulous process required to work through this documentation, helping you avoid the types of errors that can delay proceedings or prevent a deal from going through.

• The negotiation process

Negotiation is a critical element of the merger and acquisition process.

Our experience in doing the necessary homework, understanding the true valuations of cannabis businesses, and negotiating the right deals for our clients can help negotiate the terms and structure of your deal. We will ensure that your best interests are served in the event of successful negotiations with the other party or parties.

• The compliance process with government agencies

Federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may attempt to interfere with a cannabis business merger or acquisition.

It takes legal experience to navigate the restrictions imposed by agencies for cannabis business transactions and to ensure regulatory compliance with state and local agencies.

A successful M&A process with our Rhode Island cannabis attorneys…

The booming cannabis industry in Rhode Island has a lot to offer but it’s important to get the right advice before you set up and as you expand and grow.

We have been active participants as the cannabis industry has grown around the U.S. and have helped many entrepreneurs not only set up but flourish in their state.

The strongest cannabis businesses in Rhode Island will be those that have planned, prepared and protected themselves when conducting the business transactions necessary to become established in the industry here.

For informed legal advice, call 866-329-0729 for a consultation with a knowledgeable cannabis attorney at Cannabis Law Solutions.