Business Insider has named Goodwin one of the elite legal advisers for cannabis matters. The results are based on feedback from investors, startups and major companies in the rapidly expanding sector.
According to the publication, “Goodwin entered the cannabis space in 2016 and represents a handful of the major players in the field, including VCs like Casa Verde Capital and AFI Capital Partners, as well as companies like Sunderstorm and Pax Labs.”
Founded by partners and current co-chairs David Apfel and Brett Schuman, Goodwin’s Cannabis Practice is known for its deep knowledge of the industry and rare understanding of the business and legal nuances that make it unique. Comprised of a cross-disciplinary group of lawyers, Goodwin covers the full spectrum of legal services needed by our diverse array of clients, including finding and developing investment opportunities, obtaining funding, structuring transactions, M&A, protection of intellectual property, privacy and cybersecurity, handling of government and regulatory investigations, advising clients regarding risks arising under federal law, and vigorous representation in all forms of litigation.