
Fielding specialist lawyers overseeing all aspects of multi-jurisdictional M&A and venture capital financing rounds, Goodwin has in-depth knowledge in advising domestic and international corporations from across the cannabis, agriculture, and music spheres. The team’s litigious expertise is extensive, predominantly concentrating on trade mark infringement claims, unfair competition disputes, and advertising law cases, coupled with regulatory compliance coverage. Located in San Francisco, co-heads Jennifer Fisher and Brett Schuman are knowledgeable on all elements of government investigations and IP litigation. The other Silicon Valley-based head, William Growney is an expert in corporate governance proceedings and data security matters, in New York, Joshua Eisenson routinely assists strategic investors and private equity funds, and San Francisco’s Harry Berezin is highly knowledgeable on cannabis and hemp regulations. The team stands out for its insight into securities litigation investigations, RICO class actions, and contentious commercial issues, along with concentrating on brand partnership and definitive agreements.
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Key clients
- The Cann + Botl Company
- Canopy Growth
- Central Coast Agriculture d/b/a Raw Garden
- Delta Emerald Ventures Advisors
- Courier Plus d/b/a dutchie
- EIR Club
- Everscore
- Miss Grass
- RIV Capital
- Rolling Loud
Work highlights
- Advised RIV Capital in regarding a definitive agreement with Cansortium, Inc. valued at $100million.
- Defending Central Coast Agriculture dba Raw Garden in trademark infringement litigation brought by BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLP in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
- Advise Rolling Loud in connection with brand partnership agreement with STIIIZY for the co-manufacturing of co-branded Rolling Loud and STIIIZY cannabis products in California.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jennifer Fisher; Bill Growney; Brett Schuman
Other key lawyers
Joshua Eisenson; Harry Berezin