African Cannabis, Hemp, THC Consultants & Legal Advisors
Cannabis & Hemp Consultants, Lawyers and Regulatory Advisors in Africa
Welcome to the CBD Africa Cannabis, Hemp, THC Consultants & Legal Advisors Directory.
The African cannabis and hemp industry is developing rapidly, but businesses operating in this sector must navigate complex legislation covering cultivation, licensing, medical cannabis, industrial hemp, CBD, THC, manufacturing, processing, import and export, taxation, intellectual property, contracts and regulatory compliance.
This directory connects businesses, investors, farmers, processors, manufacturers, retailers and cannabis entrepreneurs with consultants, lawyers, attorneys, regulatory specialists and professional advisers working with the African cannabis and hemp sector.
Important: Cannabis and hemp legislation differs between African countries. A consultant or law firm listed here should not be assumed to provide advice in every African jurisdiction or to guarantee licensing or regulatory approval. Always confirm the adviser’s current qualifications, jurisdiction, services and relevant cannabis-sector experience before engaging them.
Featured Cannabis Consultants & Legal Advisors
South Africa
South Africa has one of Africa’s most developed cannabis and hemp regulatory environments, with separate regulatory frameworks covering private cannabis use, medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp.
The distinction between hemp and higher-THC cannabis is particularly important for businesses because different permits and licences may apply. South African legal advisers currently describe commercial hemp and medicinal cannabis as distinct regulatory pathways.
Mishonga Holdings
Category: Cannabis Licensing | Regulatory Consultancy | Pharmaceutical Cannabis
Mishonga Holdings specialises in cannabis and botanical licensing and regulatory advisory services.
The company describes its work as covering cannabis licensing across the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) framework, GACP site development, GMP extraction and manufacturing, product dossiers, INCB compliance and export authorisation.
Services:
• Cannabis licensing
• SAHPRA licensing
• GACP site development
• GMP manufacturing
• Cannabis extraction
• Product dossiers
• INCB compliance
• Export authorisation
• Regulatory strategy
• Cannabis compliance
Countries / Markets: South Africa and other African jurisdictions
Mishonga states that it has worked across six African jurisdictions and has advised African governments on cannabis legislation.
HeKa Consultants
Category: Cannabis Regulatory Consultancy | Government Advisory | Market Entry
HeKa Consultants describes itself as an Africa-focused cannabis consultancy specialising in regulatory services, market entry and government-facing advisory.
The company lists activity involving Malawi, Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia and states that its services include cannabis policy, licensing, regulatory frameworks and international standards.
Services:
• Cannabis regulatory consulting
• Licensing strategy
• Government relations
• Cannabis policy
• Market-entry advice
• Regulatory frameworks
• Cultivation compliance
• Medical cannabis
• Investor advisory
• Industry education
African Markets Mentioned:
• Malawi
• Ghana
• Nigeria
• Liberia
• South Africa
• Kenya
• Rwanda
• Lesotho
HeKa reports engagements with regulatory authorities and government bodies in several African countries. Those claims should be independently verified by prospective clients before relying on them.
Harambe Solutions
Category: Legal Advisory | Cannabis Compliance | Hemp | Medical Cannabis
Harambe Solutions is a South African legal and strategic advisory firm specialising in the evolving cannabis sector.
Its services cover responsible adult-use models, medicinal cannabis and industrial cannabis/hemp.
Services:
• Cannabis legal advisory
• Regulatory research
• Cannabis business structuring
• Compliance systems
• SAHPRA licensing support
• Regulatory roadmapping
• Contract drafting
• Legal architecture
• SOP development
• Internal audits
• Staff training
• Hemp permit support
• DALRRD liaison
• Compliance preparation
Harambe specifically states that it works with private cannabis collectives, medicinal cannabis businesses and industrial hemp ventures.
Legalese
Category: Cannabis Law | Commercial Law | Regulatory Compliance
Legalese provides specialist legal services for South African cannabis businesses.
Its Cannabusiness practice covers medicinal cannabis, private-use cannabis, agriculture and industrial cannabis.
Services:
• Cannabis regulatory advice
• Compliance
• Commercial contracts
• Business structuring
• M&A
• Investor readiness
• Regulatory research
• Legal opinions
• Regulator engagement
• Cannabis business setup
Legalese describes its services as covering the medicinal, private-use, agricultural and industrial cannabis sectors.
Mayet & Associates
Category: Cannabis & Hemp Law | Regulatory Compliance | Business Advisory
Mayet & Associates provides legal advice relating to South Africa’s cannabis and hemp regulatory environment.
Its published cannabis work covers licensing, permits, compliance, commercial structures, cannabis resale, hemp cultivation and regulatory developments.
Services:
• Cannabis law
• Hemp law
• Regulatory compliance
• Licence and permit advice
• Business structuring
• Commercial agreements
• Cannabis resale compliance
• Investor advice
• Regulatory research
• Criminal-record expungement
Mayet & Associates has published detailed 2026 guidance on South African cannabis and hemp law, including the distinction between commercial hemp and licensed medicinal cannabis.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Category: Corporate Law | Cannabis & Hemp Regulation | Agriculture
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is a major African law firm with published legal analysis concerning cannabis and hemp regulation in South Africa.
Its lawyers have addressed medicinal cannabis licensing, hemp regulation, agriculture, cannabis food products and the evolving commercial framework.
Services Relevant to Cannabis Businesses:
• Regulatory advice
• Cannabis licensing
• Hemp regulation
• Agricultural law
• Commercial contracts
• Corporate law
• Dispute resolution
• Compliance
• Investment advice
• Intellectual property
• Commercialisation
The firm’s 2026 cannabis and hemp analysis covers the changing South African regulatory framework and the distinction between cannabis and hemp.
ENSafrica
Category: Pan-African Law Firm | Regulatory Law | Cannabis & Hemp
ENSafrica is a major African law firm with extensive regulatory capabilities across multiple African jurisdictions.
The firm has published analysis of cannabis and CBD regulation in South Africa and broader African regulatory developments.
Potential Services:
• Regulatory law
• Cannabis compliance
• Pharmaceutical regulation
• Agricultural regulation
• Commercial law
• Corporate structuring
• Licensing
• Import and export
• Tax
• Intellectual property
• Dispute resolution
ENSafrica has published specific analysis concerning CBD, hemp and THC regulation in South Africa and tracks cannabis legislation across African jurisdictions.
Africa Cannabis Advisory Group
Category: Cannabis Business Consultancy | Investment | Strategy
Africa Cannabis Advisory Group (ACA) is an Africa-focused cannabis consulting, investment and advisory business based in Sandton, South Africa.
The organisation states that it works with cannabis stakeholders on financial, strategic and operational planning.
Services:
• Cannabis business consulting
• Strategic planning
• Financial planning
• Operational planning
• Investment advisory
• Market analysis
• Business development
• Cannabis industry strategy
• International partnerships
Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
ACA describes itself as an Africa-focused cannabis investment, consulting and advisory business.
AfriHempCBD
Category: Hemp Consultancy | Cannabis Consultancy | Permits | Business Development
AfriHempCBD provides consultancy services for businesses entering the South African hemp and cannabis industries.
The company focuses on regulatory knowledge, permit and licence applications, business development, research and development and policy.
Services:
• Hemp permit applications
• Cannabis licensing support
• Regulatory consulting
• Business plans
• Proposal writing
• Business development
• R&D
• Policy development
• Contracts
• Industry strategy
Country: South Africa
AfriHempCBD states that it specialises in African hemp and cannabis regulations and assists with permit applications and business development.
Pan-African Legal Networks
DLA Piper Africa Network
Category: Pan-African Legal Network | Corporate Law | Regulatory Advice
DLA Piper Africa is a network of independent African law firms working with DLA Piper across multiple African jurisdictions.
The network includes member firms in countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Potential Cannabis-Relevant Services:
• Regulatory law
• Corporate law
• Investment
• Commercial agreements
• Tax
• Agriculture
• Pharmaceutical regulation
• Import / export
• Dispute resolution
• Cross-border transactions
African Network Includes:
Ghana
Kenya
Rwanda
Nigeria
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Senegal
Tunisia
Botswana
Ethiopia
Algeria
Angola
Burundi
The DLA Piper Africa network confirms independent member firms in these jurisdictions.
AB & David Africa
Category: Pan-African Business Law | Corporate | Investment | Regulatory
AB & David Africa is an Africa-focused business law firm with offices and affiliated operations across several African markets.
The firm states that its network extends across approximately 30 African countries.
Services:
• Corporate law
• Commercial law
• Investment
• Projects
• Agriculture
• Energy
• Regulatory advice
• M&A
• Financing
• Business structuring
• Cross-border transactions
African Presence Includes:
Ghana
Kenya
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Mauritius
AB & David describes itself as an Africa-focused business law firm supporting companies and projects across the continent.
W-AKILI AFRICA
Category: Pan-African Legal Network | Cross-Border Law | Business Advisory
W-AKILI AFRICA is a Pan-African legal network connecting independent law firms across African jurisdictions.
Its network includes firms in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Services:
• Corporate law
• Commercial law
• Regulatory advice
• Cross-border transactions
• Investment
• Dispute resolution
• Business structuring
• Legal representation
Countries:
Kenya
Tanzania
Rwanda
Uganda
Burundi
Ethiopia
South Sudan
Nigeria
Ghana
Zimbabwe
South Africa
W-AKILI describes its network as providing cross-border collaboration and access to legal services across Africa.
Citadel Law Africa
Category: Pan-African Legal Advisory | Corporate Law | Regulatory
Citadel Law Africa operates across multiple African jurisdictions and provides legal and business advisory services.
Its listed African presence includes Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mauritius.
Services:
• Corporate law
• Commercial law
• Regulatory advice
• Investment
• Business structuring
• Contracts
• Cross-border transactions
• Compliance
• Dispute resolution
African Presence:
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Rwanda
Ghana
Malawi
DRC
Mauritius
Citadel’s multi-country network can be particularly relevant to businesses requiring legal advice across more than one African jurisdiction.
Cannabis Consultants by Service
Cannabis Licensing Consultants
Specialist advisers can help businesses understand the requirements for:
• Cultivation licences
• Medical cannabis licences
• Manufacturing licences
• Processing permits
• Hemp permits
• Import licences
• Export licences
• Research licences
• Pharmaceutical licences
Cannabis Regulatory Consultants
Regulatory advisers help businesses understand and comply with rules governing:
• THC
• CBD
• Hemp
• Medical cannabis
• Cannabis products
• Labelling
• Packaging
• Advertising
• Testing
• Manufacturing
• Distribution
Cannabis Business Consultants
Business consultants can assist with:
• Business plans
• Feasibility studies
• Market research
• Financial modelling
• Investment preparation
• Supply-chain development
• Business structures
• Strategic planning
• Market entry
Cannabis Investment Advisors
Cannabis investment specialists can help investors assess:
• Cultivation projects
• Processing facilities
• Medical cannabis projects
• Hemp agriculture
• CBD manufacturing
• Cannabis technology
• Supply-chain opportunities
• Cross-border investments
Cannabis Compliance Consultants
Compliance specialists can assist with:
• SOP development
• Quality management systems
• GACP
• GMP
• ISO systems
• Audit preparation
• Regulatory inspections
• Product documentation
• Staff training
• Traceability
Cannabis Legal Advisors
Cannabis Business Law
Cannabis businesses may require legal advice covering:
• Company formation
• Shareholder agreements
• Joint ventures
• Commercial contracts
• Distribution agreements
• Supply agreements
• Manufacturing agreements
• Investor agreements
• Employment contracts
Cannabis Regulatory Law
Regulatory lawyers can advise on:
• Cannabis legislation
• Hemp legislation
• THC regulations
• CBD regulations
• Licensing
• Permits
• Regulatory inspections
• Government applications
• Compliance
Cannabis Intellectual Property
Cannabis companies can require intellectual-property advice covering:
• Trademarks
• Brand protection
• Patents
• Plant varieties
• Product names
• Packaging
• Copyright
• Licensing agreements
Cannabis Import & Export Law
International cannabis businesses may require specialist advice concerning:
• Import permits
• Export permits
• Customs
• International contracts
• Pharmaceutical regulations
• Controlled substances
• International treaties
• Product documentation
• Supply-chain compliance
Cannabis Legal Advisors by Country
South Africa
Key Areas:
Medical cannabis
Industrial hemp
Cannabis licensing
CBD regulation
THC regulation
Agricultural permits
SAHPRA compliance
Commercial contracts
Cannabis business law
Ghana
Key Areas:
Medical cannabis
Industrial cannabis
Licensing
Regulatory compliance
Import / export
Agriculture
Corporate law
Kenya
Key Areas:
Hemp
Cannabis regulation
Agriculture
Licensing
Corporate law
Regulatory compliance
Malawi
Key Areas:
Medical cannabis
Industrial cannabis
Cultivation
Licensing
Export
Agriculture
Zimbabwe
Key Areas:
Medical cannabis
Cultivation
Licensing
Export
Agriculture
Corporate law
Lesotho
Key Areas:
Medical cannabis
Cultivation
Licensing
Export
Cannabis agriculture
Regulatory compliance
Rwanda
Key Areas:
Medical cannabis
Cultivation
Export
Licensing
Regulatory compliance
Investment
Nigeria
Key Areas:
Medical cannabis
Regulatory law
Licensing
Agriculture
Import / export
Corporate law
Botswana
Key Areas:
Medical cannabis
Industrial cannabis
Licensing
Regulatory compliance
Agriculture
Investment
Botswana’s regulatory environment is developing through legislation intended to establish controlled medicinal, scientific and industrial cannabis use and licensing.
Find a Cannabis Lawyer or Consultant in Africa
The CBD Africa directory can help businesses find specialists working in:
Cannabis Law • Hemp Law • CBD Regulation • THC Regulation • Licensing • Compliance • Medical Cannabis • Industrial Hemp • Agriculture • Corporate Law • Commercial Contracts • Investment • Import & Export • Intellectual Property • Tax • Regulatory Affairs
What Type of Cannabis Adviser Do You Need?
I Need a Cannabis Licence
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Cannabis Licensing Consultant
I Need Legal Advice
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I Want to Grow Hemp
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Hemp Regulatory Consultant
I Want to Export Cannabis
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Cannabis Export & Regulatory Specialist
I Want to Manufacture CBD Products
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Cannabis Regulatory & Product Compliance Consultant
I Want to Invest in Cannabis
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Cannabis Investment & Business Consultant
I Need Help With SAHPRA
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South African Cannabis Regulatory Specialist
I Need Help Across Several African Countries
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Pan-African Law Firm or Cross-Border Legal Network
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CBD Africa Cannabis Legal & Consulting Directory
Connecting Cannabis Businesses With Professional Expertise
The cannabis and hemp industries require specialist knowledge across agriculture, pharmaceuticals, business, finance, law and regulation.
The CBD Africa Consultants & Legal Advisors Directory is designed to help businesses find professional advisers who understand the rapidly changing African cannabis and hemp environment.
Whether you need help with licensing, compliance, business formation, investment, contracts, cultivation, hemp permits, medical cannabis, CBD, THC, manufacturing or international trade, the directory provides a starting point for finding appropriate professional support.
Important Legal Disclaimer
CBD Africa provides this directory for informational and business-discovery purposes only.
Inclusion of a consultant, lawyer, law firm or advisory company does not constitute an endorsement, accreditation, certification or recommendation by CBD Africa.
The presence of a business in this directory does not mean that it is authorised to provide legal advice in every African jurisdiction.
Cannabis, THC, CBD and hemp laws vary significantly between countries and may change frequently. Businesses should verify the adviser’s current qualifications, professional registration, jurisdiction of practice and relevant experience before engaging their services.
Nothing on this page constitutes legal, financial, investment or regulatory advice.
For specific legal questions, consult a suitably qualified lawyer or regulatory professional in the relevant jurisdiction.