BERLIN GIF
ICBC GLOBAL INVESTMENT FORUM
BERLIN SCHEDULE
MONDAY, 18 JULY 2022
Industry regulation trends in Europe's leading cannabis markets
Tom Zuber
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER, ZUBER LAWLER
Daniel Haymann
ATTORNEY AT LAW, MLL MEYERLUSTENBERGER LACHENAL FRORIEP LTD
Peter Homberg
PARTNER, DENTONS HEAD OF EUROPEAN CANNABIS GROUP
Kai-Friedrich Niermann
KFN+ LAW OFFICE, FOUNDER
Sensible regulations are needed to ensure that investments in the emerging cannabis industry are protected as much as reasonably possible. Wherever the cannabis industry is allowed to operate it encounters a highly regulated environment, which to some degree is necessary in order to convince lawmakers to transition an illegal market into a regulated one. One of the most important aspects of investing in the cannabis industry is knowing the regulatory environment you want to invest in. This panel will provide a quick overview of the latest regulatory developments in Germany, Switzerland and the EU.
Marcus Moser
MB & PARTNER, ZURICH UND MOSER CONSULTING, GÜGLINGEN
David Traylor
SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, GOLDEN EAGLE PARTNERS
In general, large US MSOs strategy for expansion has mostly been within the United States, primarily looking to acquire assets/businesses within emerging states' cannabis markets. European companies have adopted a similar growth strategy with a significant focus on catering the European market; however, Canadian LP have been focused on implementing a significantly more international expansionist strategy in emerging markets around the world. Due to the stark differences in expansion and business philosophy, cannabis companies have several key differences in their business formulas in both operating and investment strategies that define business in their respective markets.
Due to the rapidly changing nature of cannabis legislation around the world, the capital markets have traditionally had a volatile relationship with cannabis companies, particularly due to the bubble seen in the cannabis market in the late 2010s. Several significant trends, however, have become apparent in recent years particularly in the increasing use of the debt capital markets. Among the trends in both the capital markets and in M&A behavior, several key M&A transactions and capital raises have shown the changing perception of cannabis among public and private investors and the overall change in investing behavior of both investors and large cannabis companies.
How to strategically navigate and succeed with investment opportunities and business development in the expanding world cannabis arena.
Investors are eager to enter the global cannabis market which is projected to reach well over 100 Billion USD by the end of 2026. Investment enthusiasm must be tempered by calculated planning and awareness of the inherent risks in both the public and the private sectors of this rapidly evolving sector. As the expansion of the EU market resumes in the wake of the pandemic, the opportunities are surging, with some on a trajectory towards significant global impact. The EU will be the 2nd largest emerging cannabis market after the USA. It’s crucial to learn from the successes and failures of the U.S. and Canadian markets in order to strategically place future investments in companies that are positioned to become global leaders and epically pay off. In this session, Nic Easley, CEO of 3C Consulting and Managing Director of Multiverse Capital, will walk investors and entrepreneurs through how to plan for and determine the best current and future global opportunities.
Nic Easley
President And Co-Founder Of Pelorus Equity Group And Manager Of The Pelorus Fund
What Pelorus has learned in deploying $244M in 59 cannabis-use senior secured real estate transactions and how the landscape has changed since originating the first transaction in 2016
Rob Sechrist
The German cannabis market is opening, dramatically in the next 12-24 months as the Traffic Light Coalition implements recreational cannabis reform. However, this is not your average North American market! Find out from the experts what the hot investments will be. This currently includes the medical infrastructure that exists as well as new opportunities in every part of the supply chain, starting with dispensaries. This is also a golden opportunity to understand how European import strategy fits into the picture and how investment in the German market stacks up to opportunities in the rest of Europe.
Networking Lunch in Hotel Adlon Foyer
Get ready for fast-paced power pitches from hand selected companies from around the world, along with queries from top global industry sharks.
Intimate networking at our boutique expo in the Hotel Adlon Foyer
