Robert Hoban

Robert Hoban is a globally recognized lawyer, consultant, and one of the world’s leading experts on the cannabis industry, having helped shape it at the international level for over 15 years.

At the ARROWS law firm, he serves as an external consultant specializing in industrial hemp, hemp-derived products, and medical cannabis, where he provides clients with strategic advice, particularly in the areas of regulation, market entry, and international trade. His expertise significantly expands ARROWS’ services in the area of commercial cannabis use, which is one of the most dynamically growing yet also highly complex regulatory segments of business.

Robert Hoban was there at the very foundations of the modern cannabis industry. He has contributed to the creation of legislation and regulatory frameworks in more than 30 countries worldwide and has actively participated in building the global cannabis market—from the first legal models to today’s complex supply chains.

He is the founder of the first international law firm focused exclusively on cannabis (Hoban Law Group), which he has built into a global organization. In addition to his legal practice, he serves as a strategic advisor, investor, and board member for numerous companies in the cannabis, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. His work includes establishing international supply chains, investment strategies, and the development of innovative products, including cannabis derivatives.

Robert Hoban is also active in academia and publishing. He was one of the first lecturers on cannabis legislation at the University of Denver and currently collaborates with other universities. He regularly publishes expert articles for Forbes magazine, where he focuses on the development of the global cannabis market and regulation (Robert Hoban’s Forbes profile), thereby confirming his status as a respected global expert.

His expertise extends beyond the cannabis sector itself—it also encompasses commercial law, corporate structures, M&A, and regulatory strategy. However, he applies this experience primarily in the context of the cannabis industry, where he is among the most respected figures in the world.

At ARROWS, he brings clients unique international know-how and practical experience in building the entire industry, particularly in the areas of regulation, compliance, and strategic development of cannabis businesses.