Peter Homberg and Judith Heimburger featured in The Legal Industry discussing cannabis legalisation in Germany 

Peter Homberg, Life Sciences, Corporate, M&A & Intellectual Property Partner, and Judith Heimburger, Life Sciences Lawyer, have been featured in The Legal Industry magazine, where they discuss cannabis law and its legalisation in Germany. 

They appear alongside leading international law firms such as Linklaters, DLA and Hogan Lovells.  

The Legal Industry is a global digital platform that connects legal professionals and shares expert insights across jurisdictions. With contributors from over 30 countries, it fosters collaboration and delivers specialised, global and relevant content for legal experts. 

In 2024, when the Consumer Cannabis Act first took effect, Germany took place alongside countries like The Netherlands, Malta, Luxembourg on relaxing laws around cannabis use. 

In the article, Peter and Judith explore Germany’s proposed two-pillar model for cannabis legalisation. 

Pillar One: 

Permits private, self-cultivation of cannabis by adults for personal use, as well as cooperative, non-commercial cultivation through registered associations. 

Pillar Two: 

Proposes regional pilot projects with commercial supply chains, allowing licensed companies to produce, distribute, and sell recreational cannabis under government regulation. However, this bill has yet to be implemented. 

The pair also discuss the future of cannabis legalisation in Germany and the potential impact of the German Federal Election. With the CDU/CSU securing victory, their campaign included promises to reverse legalisation, though it’s unclear what this actually means. 

 Additionally, with no outright majority and having to form a coalition government, it remains uncertain how, when or if this will be enacted. 

Want to learn more? You can read the full article here.  

Discover more about Peter’s and Judith’s work on our website.