Gavrilov & Brooks’ Cannabis practice guides clients through the rapidly evolving legal landscape of the cannabis industry. The firm advises businesses and entrepreneurs at every level of the cannabis supply chain – including cultivators, processors, distributors, dispensaries, and ancillary service providers – on regulatory compliance and licensing. We assist clients in securing and maintaining the necessary state and local licenses to operate, developing compliance programs that meet stringent California cannabis regulations, and structuring their businesses and transactions in line with industry rules. Our team has a nuanced understanding of the interplay between state cannabis laws and federal law, allowing us to help clients remain compliant with state requirements while managing risks associated with federal restrictions.

Our sophisticated regulatory insight is matched by practical business counsel and litigation prowess in the cannabis arena. We navigate clients through multi-layered compliance requirements spanning state and local regulations (permit conditions, packaging and testing standards, tax compliance) as well as ancillary federal regulations in areas like banking and advertising. The firm drafts and negotiates cannabis-related contracts, joint venture agreements, and investment deals, ensuring our clients’ commercial interests are protected in this unique market. If disputes or enforcement actions arise – whether a business partnership conflict, a contract dispute, or a regulatory investigation – we stand ready to defend our clients’ interests. True to our litigation-forward ethos, we approach cannabis-related disputes with the same tenacity and skill that define our civil litigation practice. By combining deep knowledge of cannabis regulations with seasoned trial advocacy, our Cannabis practice provides a full-service legal partner for cannabis businesses navigating both opportunity and risk in this dynamic industry.