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Market expertise in the dynamic cannabis industry positions DWC’s receivership team as a go-to resource for cannabis stakeholders in need of problem resolution services.

Douglas Wilson Companies provides receivership assistance.

A receivership can be a highly-effective remedy for cannabis companies in distress, or for lenders or other stakeholders facing default or other problem scenarios related to cannabis operators, distributors, and retailers — among others.

A court-appointed receiver can work to protect property, collateral and inventory; operate on behalf of the owner; and return value to lenders who have borrowers in default.

Background

From real estate to operating companies, DWC’s team is positioned to support a variety of clients in the cannabis market.

Experience

Douglas Wilson Companies’ team has been appointed in 1,200 receivership matters around North America.

Industry Expertise

DWC has successfully navigated a variety of cannabis scenarios, leveraging industry knowledge and relationships.

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Why Choose DWC?

Founded in 1989, Douglas Wilson Companies provides a wide range of specialized business, receivership, and real estate services to financial institutions, law firms, state and federal courts, property owners and similar entities throughout the United States. Douglas Wilson has been a court appointed and independent third party fiduciary for more than 1,200 matters in excess of $15 billion.

See how Douglas Wilson Companies was enlisted to provide receivership services

Douglas Wilson Companies Vice President Ryan Baker was appointed as receiver to oversee the completion of construction, stabilization of assets and license sale for Aeon Botanika, a high-end cannabis consumption lounge in West Hollywood, California, after Aeon Botanika defaulted on its loan.

Management Team

The DWC Team supporting your needs.

Douglas Wilson
Douglas WilsonChairman & CEO
Douglas Wilson leads DWC with over 40 years of development, receivership, and real estate management experience. He has developed numerous landmark projects and has served as a Court-Appointed Receiver in over 1,200 cases.
Nicholas Wilson
Nicholas WilsonChief Operating Officer
Nicholas Wilson is responsible for overseeing internal operations for Douglas Wilson Companies, as he works closely with the receivership team to provide unique solutions to real-world problems.
Michele Vives
Michele VivesPresident
As President, Ms. Vives runs the operations of the firm and provides real estate development, fiduciary and advisory services for DWC and its clients. Known for her ability to reach project consensus and problem resolution, the firm’s clients seek her strategic counsel in complex projects.
Ryan Baker
Ryan BakerVice President
Mr. Baker has extensive receivership experience involving real estate and operating companies in special and troubled circumstances. He has served as lead agent on 150+ Receiver, Provisional Director, Trustee, Partition Referee matters and regulatory receivership assignments.

How can A court-appointed receiver help

Provide protection for assets, operations, and return value.

A receivership can be a highly-effective remedy for cannabis companies in distress, or for lenders or other stakeholders facing default or other problem scenarios related to cannabis operators, distributors, and retailers — among others.

A court-appointed receiver can work to protect property, collateral and inventory; operate on behalf of the owner; and return value to lenders who have borrowers in default.

do you need help from a receiver

A receiver is an effective remedy in a wide variety of cases, including defaults and disputes relating to cannabis operations.

A receiver is typically appointed by a federal or state court to protect assets and stem losses in the case of a borrower in default. You may need a receiver if you are a lender with a borrower in default. You may also need a receiver if you are facing a partnership dispute or another conflict within your business; cannabis operators included.