SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Bianchi & Brandt, a full-service law firm headquartered in Scottsdale, is celebrating its fifth anniversary in business. Led by founding partners Laura Bianchi, and Justin Brandt, the business, real estate, and commercial litigation practice is renowned for its counsel and contributions to highly regulated industries, including cannabis and psychedelics.
“It’s our goal to build trust with our clients and become extensions of their C-suite team throughout all stages of growth, from risk management and mergers and acquisitions, to navigating policy, compliance, and resolving high-stakes litigation,” stated Brandt.
With more than two decades of legal expertise, Bianchi & Brandt has facilitated many of the cannabis industry’s largest corporate transactions across the country. The team boasts a roster of six attorneys and numerous accolades, including “Top 100 Lawyers” by AZ Business Magazine, 40 Under 40 in Phoenix Business Journal, and Marijuana Venture. The firm was nominated with just five others for “Best Cannabis Law Firm” by Benzinga. They have been nominated for “Law Firm of the Year” by the Emjays two years in a row (2023 and 2024.) Bianchi & Brandt have also been quoted in several prominent publications including Forbes, Bloomberg, and Politico.
“I’m so proud of all we’ve accomplished. Both Justin and I love to challenge conventional thinking and find new and creative ways to meet our client’s evolving needs. This perspective has allowed us to expand and thrive in new business frontiers, spearhead progressive strategies in complex industries, and ensure we are always a value-add for our clients and their businesses,” explained Bianchi.
Part of a minority of women business owners and partners, Bianchi is proud of her role in shaping the legal landscape. Last year, she was honored at the world’s premier business awards, receiving the Bronze Stevie Award in the Female Executive of the Year category.
Bianchi & Brandt delivers a holistic approach to client support offering a comprehensive suite of legal services, including corporate, real estate, regulatory, administrative, M&A, labor and employment law, commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), business transactions and outside general counsel services. The firm services individuals and start-ups to large-scale, multi-state and international business enterprises.
About Bianchi & Brandt
Bianchi & Brandt offers a full range of legal and strategic services tailored to the unique challenges of highly regulated industries like cannabis and psychedelics. With a team of dedicated business law and regulatory specialists, Bianchi & Brandt deploys a holistic approach to supporting their clients in every aspect of their business operations. Bianchi & Brandt are more than just legal advisors—they’re trusted partners, helping clients navigate not only legal issues but also risk management, compliance, expansion, and other business hurdles. Bianchi & Brandt also now offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, which are focused on resolving disputes within the cannabis and psychedelics industries. The Bianchi & Brandt team takes great pride in their long-standing commitment to a variety of industries and the deep, meaningful relationships they’ve built with their clients.
Bianchi & Brandt is led by founding partners Laura Bianchi and Justin Brandt, who have been advising individuals and businesses in the cannabis industry since 2010. Bianchi received the Bronze Stevie Award in the Female Executive of the Year category and was named one of the Top 100 Lawyers by AZ Business Magazine in 2022 and 2020. Justin Brandt has been named a 40 Under 40 star by both Phoenix Business Journal and Marijuana Venture. The company was also nominated among just 5 competitors for “Best Cannabis Law Firm” by Benzinga and most recently received a nomination for “Law Firm of the Year” by international cannabis awards series, the Emjays, for the second year in a row. Bianchi & Brandt have also been quoted in several prominent publications including Forbes, Bloomberg, and Politico.
