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Benesch’s Cannabis Industry Team Ranks in 2024 Edition of The Legal 500
June 12, 2024
Benesch is pleased to announce that the firm’s nationally recognized Cannabis Industry Team has been ranked in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500′s prestigious annual rankings.
Legal 500 is a leading global legal directory that assesses law firms and lawyers based on client feedback, peer reviews and independent research. The rankings provide a comprehensive guide to the legal market and are highly regarded within the industry.
Benesch’s Cannabis Industry Team, led by Bryna Dahlin, offers comprehensive legal services to cannabis cultivators, processors and dispensaries. Their experience includes M&A, investment structuring, securities, litigation, and preparing marijuana applications for state and municipal agencies. With Bill Doran’s vast knowledge in M&A, private equity, and general corporate and commercial transactions, together with Bob Morgan’s robust regulatory compliance practice, the team comprehensively grasps the legal and business intricacies of the dynamic cannabis and hemp industries. Based in Chicago, each member brings unique knowledge and skill, with Robert Zimmerman, based in Cleveland, focusing on litigation. This diverse skill set ensures effective guidance for clients navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities within this industry.
The Legal 500 rankings are based on a series of criteria highlighting the practice area teams that are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. Their research is based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms, interviews with leading lawyers and a team of researchers who have deep experience in the legal market. Research methodology can be found here.
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