Bianchi Brandt

Laura Bianchi, co-founding partner of Bianchi & Brandt, is widely recognized as one of the nation’s foremost experts in cannabis law, compliance, operations, distressed asset management, M&A and strategic expansion. Having begun her work with the 2010 passage of Arizona’s medical marijuana law, she is one of the first attorneys to focus on the emerging cannabis sector.

With deep industry knowledge and a reputation for precision, Laura helps clients – ranging from individuals to both private and public companies – navigate the complexities of highly regulated industries. Having represented clients across the U.S. and internationally, Laura has closed transactions valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. She provides comprehensive guidance through every stage of development, from startup and operations to growth, expansion and exit. Laura provides expert witness services and supports clients with out-of-court restructuring and related transactions. She regularly represents receivers in the receivership process advising on asset protection, corporate restructuring, financial rehabilitation, lender protection, and corporate investigations. Laura also provides receivers with hands-on support with day-to-day management, operations, and compliance, particularly within the cannabis industry.

As a highly regarded entrepreneur, business attorney and cannabis law expert, Laura has been honored in “Top 100 Attorneys in Arizona” by AZ BIG Media, “Women Leaders of the Cannabis Industry” by Authority Magazine and “30 Most Powerful Women in Arizona Cannabis” by AZ Big Media. She has been quoted in prominent national media outlets, including Forbes, Bloomberg, Benzinga and O Magazine just to name a few. Laura has also been featured as a cannabis expert in Marijuana Business Daily, Marijuana Venture, Cannabis Industry Journal, mg Magazine, DOPE Magazine, Green Entrepreneur, Arizona Attorney Magazine, Denver Post, Arizona Republic, Arizona Business Magazine, Phoenix Business Journal and numerous other industry and traditional media sources. Most recently Laura was named a “Trendsetter to Know” by Arizona Foothills Magazine.