Cannabis Services

Navigating the overlapping state and federal regulations that affect cannabis in North America, while understanding the cannabis marketplace worldwide, requires deep knowledge in many disciplines and commitment to the evolving cannabis industry. In the U.S., individual states continue to approve its use for medical and adult recreation, while the federal government continues to treat all cannabis products as illicit and dangerous narcotics, except for legally grown industrial hemp.¹ Globally, countries such as Canada, Colombia and Israel are advancing the growth, study and innovation of cannabis to position themselves as leaders in the worldwide industry.^2,3 Laws, regulations and enforcement will continue to be murky, leading to new threats of business disruption – and new opportunities.

Let’s Grow Together

At every phase of the business lifecycle, from entrepreneurial startup to multi-national corporation, FTI Consulting offers the cannabis industry a suite of solutions and services that address specific business challenges around regulatory compliance, financial and operational discipline, business disputes, mergers and acquisitions, brand integrity and reputational enhancement. Our team understands the unique challenges of the cannabis industry from local, national and global perspectives as one of the first major U.S.-based business advisory firms to establish a cannabis-specific practice. FTI Consulting is committed to helping the industry grow and succeed.

Where We Can Help

Compliance and Investigations

Reputational and Financial Due Diligence
Anti-Money Laundering
Forensic Accounting and Investigations
Regulatory Compliance Expertise

Business and Operations

Intellectual Property
Reputational Enhancement
Insurance Advisory
Data & Analytics

Disputes

Expert Testimony

Financial Transaction Services

Accounting and Finance Operations and Readiness
Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Advisory
Tax Advisory
Business Valuation
Transactions and IPO/SPAC Readiness Services
Turnaround and Restructuring
Carve-Outs and Spin-Offs

Cybertech

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity

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Footnotes:

1: “Deep into the Weeds: Cannabis and Compliance,” Tilcia Toledo et al, ACAMS Today (June-August 2021)

2: “For Canada’s and Israel’s marijuana industries, a budding partnership,” Paul Lungen, The Canadian Jewish News (Feb. 16, 2017)

3: “The Emerging Frontier: A Pivot Toward Colombian Cannabis,” Michael Cullen and Miguel Salcedo, FTI Consulting web site (May 18, 2020)

Disclaimer: Possessing, using, distributing, and/or selling marijuana or marijuana-based products is illegal under federal law, regardless of any state law that may decriminalize such activity under certain circumstances. Although federal enforcement policy may at times defer to states’ laws and not enforce conflicting federal laws, interested businesses and individuals should be aware that compliance with state law in no way assures compliance with federal law, and there is a risk that conflicting federal laws may be enforced in the future. No advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law.