Matthew Lawson Barrister is a highly specialized legal practice focused exclusively on regulatory law, with a distinguished expertise in the rapidly evolving cannabis and cannabinoid sector. As a seasoned barrister called to the Bar in 1995 and co-founder of The Canna Consultants, Matthew Lawson offers authoritative legal counsel shaped by over 24 years of regulatory experience and direct involvement in the cannabis industry.
The practice is distinguished by its deep industry-specific knowledge, combining practical legal experience with academic insight from Matthew’s background as a university law lecturer. It primarily serves businesses and entrepreneurs within the cannabinoid industry, providing clarity on complex regulatory frameworks such as Novel Food Regulations and MHRA guidelines. The approach includes bespoke compliance strategies, ongoing support, and access to a network of expert partners, ensuring clients receive end-to-end guidance in a legally uncertain market.
Services Offered
- Regulatory Law advice and representation
- Cannabis Industry legal consultancy
- Novel Food Regulations compliance guidance
- MHRA regulatory position interpretation
- Business facilitation within the cannabinoid sector
- Seed-to-shelf product traceability and compliance
- EU and international retail sales regulatory advice
- Medicinal cannabis regulatory structuring
- CBD regulatory framework navigation
- Legal assessment and bespoke compliance pathway development
- Access to expert legal opinion and ongoing support
- Industry insights and market trend analysis
With over 40 years of combined business and legal experience, the practice operates from London and New York, offering services to clients in the UK, EU, and US markets. Matthew Lawson is recognized as a cannabis industry expert, providing critical legal support in an area characterized by rapid change and regulatory ambiguity.
