The group at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP specializes in cannabis disputes, offering clients representation in litigation and arbitration. Core areas of work for the team include managing disputes with investors and shareholders over management and ownership, class actions, securities litigation, and patent, trademark and copyright litigation. The team also has substantial arbitration experience and has appeared before a number of domestic and international arbitration institutions. Los Angeles-based Robert Becher leads the team and regularly represents multi-state cannabis businesses, dispensary chains, and directors of cannabis businesses in disputes.
Testimonials
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‘The QE attorneys are able to flexibly assemble teams across global offices thanks to the distinctive culture of this law firm, which offers us more customized services, and we truly appreciate the team's consistent, outstanding support and professional expertise.’
‘Robert Becher, in particular, has extensive practical experience and in-depth knowledge of cannabis regulation, case law, and industry practices. Working with him is a pleasure and efficient experience due to his excellent communication and analytical skills, and he consistently provides valuable advice.’
Key clients
- Ray Akhavan
- Playboy Enterprises International, Inc. and Products Licensing LLC
- Tilray Inc.
- Diversified Panels Systems, Inc.
- Aphria
- Tradeinvest Asset Management Company (BVI) Ltd., First Ocean Enterprises SA, and Techview Investments Ltd.
- TGHI II LLC, Prime Overseas Investments and Enterprises Ltd., and Techview Investments Ltd.
- Smart & Safe Florida
- GW Research Limited
- Cresco Labs Inc.
- Parker Berling and Gilbert Milam, Jr.
Work highlights
- Represented Smart & Safe Florida in defending a ballot initiative that would allow Florida voters to choose whether to amend the state’s constitution to permit adults’ personal use of marijuana.
- Represented defendants Tilray Brands, Inc. and High Park Holdings Ltd. in a licensing dispute.
- Represented investors in a securities lawsuit against Parallel.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Becher