Cannabis Law
How We Handle The Legal Side of Cannabis
The legal side of operating a cannabis business is not like other business law. The licensing requirements, ownership restrictions, regulatory compliance obligations, and deal complexity require attorneys who have been doing this specific work for years. Hassan + Cables has been doing it since 2017.
Our attorneys practicing in cannabis law are some of the most experienced cannabis M&A and regulatory attorneys in the state. Together, we cover the full range of legal work the industry requires, from initial licensing through complex acquisitions and enforcement defense.
Cannabis M&A
Buying or selling a cannabis business is not like buying or selling anything else. License transfers and investments require regulatory analysis or governmental approval. Ownership structures require careful planning and scrutiny. Due diligence on a dispensary, manufacturing, or cultivation facility involves regulatory exposure that most business attorneys do not know to look for.
Representative Matters
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Represented buyers and sellers in dispensary chain acquisitions at values up to $15 million
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Handled acquisition of a cannabis brand and manufacturing facility valued at more than $20 million
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Obtained a replevin order in district court for a client whose cannabis license was wrongfully taken
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Served as outside general counsel for publicly traded multi-state cannabis operators and private equity-backed cannabis companies
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Represented the first operating hospitality and sales business license in the City and County of Denver
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Counseled borrowers and lenders regarding secured financing and distressed asset transactions
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Represented clients in multiple MED regulatory defense matters, preserving licenses and operational status
Licensing and Regulatory Compliance
The Marijuana Enforcement Division is involved in nearly every significant decision a cannabis operator makes. We guide clients through the licensing process, handle ownership transfer applications, advise on ongoing compliance, and represent clients when the MED or local licensing authority initiates investigations or enforcement proceedings. When licensing matters require a courtroom, Hassan + Cables takes them there.
Outside General Counsel for Cannabis Companies
​Multi-state operators and investor-backed cannabis companies benefit from legal counsel who understands the business at every level. We serve as outside general counsel for cannabis companies handling entity structure, contracts, financing, regulatory filings, and enforcement defense as part of an ongoing relationship.
​Liquor, Hospitality, and Adjacent Industries
Our regulatory experience with the Colorado Department of Revenue, which oversees both cannabis and liquor, extends naturally into liquor licensing and hospitality transactions. We have handled liquor license applications and defense, restaurant acquisition deals, and food service licensing for cannabis-adjacent businesses.
Where the Market Is Heading
The industry is in an active consolidation phase. Owners are exiting, larger operators are acquiring businesses, and federal rescheduling could trigger significant new investment and deal activity. Hassan + Cables is tracking these developments and advising clients on timing, structure, and positioning as things evolve.
If you are operating, acquiring, selling, or investing in a Colorado cannabis business, contact Hassan + Cables to discuss your legal and regulatory needs.
