Being a Closer – Start Deal Flows, Diligence Concerns and Closing

Learn how to effectively identify methods to address deal points in cannabis transactions. Develop knowledge on the considerations when assessing a cannabis transaction (e.g. pros and cons in a stock purchase vs. an asset purchase). Learn about the steps needed to conduct due diligence and how to close a transaction. Learn more about post-closing considerations after the transaction is completed.

Richard Cheng

Cannabis Deal Making and Transactional Considerations

Richard is an attorney with Weaver Johnston Nelson. Richard’s practice focuses on transactions and advises on cannabis regulatory matters. Since 2013, Richard has represented a variety of cannabis related businesses and investors, working at national and global law firms. Richard represented the Texas Cannabis Industry Association, served as a board member for a hemp cannabinoid bio-pharmaceutical company and named a top 250 legal expert in cannabis by Databird Research Journal. Richard teaches cannabis law as an adjunct at UNT School of Law.

Dan Olsen

Being a Closer – Start Deal Flows, Diligence Concerns and Closing

Dan is the founder of DRO Capital Advisors. Prior to starting his company, he was the Texas market leader of transaction advisory services groups for two Top 50 consulting firms, and he also previously led a corporate development team at a publicly traded company. Dan has over 15 years of experience providing buy-side and sell-side due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures. He started his career in audit at a Big 4 accounting firm.

Being a Closer – Start Deal Flows, Diligence Concerns and Closing