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Cannabis’ legalization and what it means for regulatory regimes worldwide
Cannabis has been considered an illegal substance globally since the creation of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (The Convention) in 1961.
Cannabis
Global | Publication | October 2020
Our global Food and Agribusiness team has a deep understanding of the existing and emerging issues surrounding the global cannabis industry. Cannabis is a sector in a state of rapid transition globally, as numerous countries and states have legalized its use for either recreational or medicinal purposes in recent years. This creates a myriad of opportunities and challenges for companies considering investment in the sector, particularly in relation to investments across multiple jurisdictions. Find out what’s new in this developing industry sector.
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Cashing out: What private producers and retailers should know and do when they receive an offer or find a buyer
The maturation of the cannabis sector is presenting an array of opportunities to private producers and retailers.
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Canadian cannabis companies come under fire
In the 12 months leading to legalization in October 2018, Canadian public companies already in the medical cannabis space experienced “jaw-dropping growth” in their market capitalizations, notwithstanding that many reported negative earnings.
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Agri-tech developments in the cannabis sector
The cannabis sector is a growing and exciting sector.
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Recent publications
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The DFSA proposes radical overhaul of crypto token suitability and fund rules in the DIFC
On 1 October 2025, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) published Consultation Paper No. 168 (CP168), outlining a series of important proposals aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework for crypto tokens in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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DFSA publishes its fund management self-custody thematic review
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has published a thematic review examining self-custody arrangements by fund managers (FMs) operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The review follows a ‘burgeoning’ increase in the number of domestic funds and a growing trend of FMs opting to retain custody of fund property, raising concerns around operational resilience, governance, and investor protection.
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FSRA proposes expanded regulatory framework for fiat-referenced tokens
On September 9. 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), the financial services regulator in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the ADGM), published Consultation Paper No. 9 of 2025 (CP9), outlining a comprehensive proposed regulatory framework for Regulated Activities involving Fiat-Referenced Tokens (FRTs).
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