Robert Hoban · Cannabis Advisory
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Representative matters (6)
M&A / transaction · Colorado, Illinois, Michigan
$2.4B Cannabis MSO Acquisition — Multi-State Regulatory Diligence
Represented the buyer across a 12-state regulatory diligence engagement for one of the largest cannabis multi-state operator acquisitions in U.S. history. Coordinated local counsel in each state, surfaced four material license-transfer risks, and structured a closing-condition framework that kept the deal on track.
✓ Deal closed. License transfer in all 12 states completed within 90 days of close.
Market entry · Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
European Market Entry — Germany & Luxembourg Cannabis Framework
Advised a publicly traded North American operator on regulatory positioning ahead of Germany's cannabis liberalization. Produced a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction readiness matrix, introduced the client to in-market regulatory counsel, and built the government-affairs engagement strategy for the federal consultation process.
✓ Client secured regulatory-affairs partnerships in three EU member states within six months.
Regulatory strategy · Colorado, California, Illinois
State Agency Advisory — Adult-Use Licensing Framework Design
Engaged by a Western state cannabis control authority to advise on license-category design, social equity program structure, and local-control preemption questions during adult-use rule-making. Delivered a comparative analysis of six mature state frameworks with specific statutory language recommendations.
✓ Recommended license structure adopted in final rule-making. Equity program design cited in legislative findings.