AKANDA CORP.
1a, 1b Learoyd Road
New Romney, TN28 8XU, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (203) 488-9514
September 27, 2024
VIA EDGAR
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F. St., N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness of Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-281945) |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Akanda Corp. (the “Registrant”) hereby requests the acceleration of the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-281945) so that it will become effective on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
| Very truly yours, | ||
| AKANDA CORP. | ||
| By: | /s/ Katharyn Field | |
| Name: | Katharyn Field | |
| Title: | Interim Chief Executive Officer & Director | |