Showcasing vast expertise in defending ballot initiatives regarding marijuana personal-use, breaches of contract, and unfair competition law issues, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP frequently acts on behalf of asset management companies and pharma corporations. Operating out of Los Angeles, team leader Robert Becher has extensive experience in handling litigation for multi-state cannabis businesses and dispensary chains, and Gregory Fuoco is highly knowledgeable in consumer class actions and antitrust-related disputes. From Silicon Valley, Leonidas Angelakos primarily focuses on trademark, trade secret, and other contentious commercial matters.
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‘This is a dynamic team of extremely smart and creative lawyers. They work hard but smart. And they play to win.’
‘Rob Becher. He is extremely smart. Approaches issues from all sides. Gives deep through to each move. But is able to move quickly and decisively. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.’
Key clients
- Smart & Safe Florida
- Playboy Enterprises International, Inc. and Products Licensing LLC
- Tilray Inc.
- Aphria
- Tradeinvest Asset Management Company (BVI) Ltd., First Ocean Enterprises SA, and Techview Investments Ltd.
- TGHI II LLC, Prime Overseas Investments and Enterprises Ltd., and Techview Investments Ltd.
- Ray Akhavan
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals Research UK Limited
- Parker Berling and Gilbert Milam, Jr.
- Investor and Board Member of Leafire Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Smart & Safe Florida before the Florida Supreme Court in defending a ballot initiative that allowed Florida voters to choose whether to amend the state’s constitution to permit adults’ personal use of marijuana.
- Represented Tilray Brands, Inc. and High Park Holdings Ltd. in a licensing dispute.
- Represented investors in a securities lawsuit against Parallel.
Lawyers
Practice head
Robert Becher
Other key lawyers
Gregory Fuoco; Leonidas Angelakos