Department profile
Adams & Reese

Food & Beverages: Alcohol

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Adams & Reese

Rankings

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Food & Beverages: Alcohol - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Adams & Reese fields a highly experienced team that advises breweries and distilleries on various alcohol regulatory issues, with a particular focus on its home state of Tennessee. It also acts for hospitality and entertainment clients and is well equipped to advise on alcohol sponsorships. The group has further experience of handling transactions in the alcoholic beverage sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Adams & Reese assisted Big Machine Distillery in the acquisition of Nashville-based Pickers Vodka brand.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers understand and can navigate three-tier systems and alcohol compliance. In this very narrow and complicated section of the law, they can navigate through issues and processes with advice and strategy.

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  • The team is particularly effective at translating complex regulatory requirements into workable business solutions, while remaining highly responsive during time-sensitive matters.

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  • The firm is very familiar with local, state and federal rules and processes in order to minimize surprises. It has meaningful relationships that help resolve issues quickly when they do arise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Robert Pinson
    Band 3Robert Pinson

    Robert Pinson

    Robert Pinson has significant experience of assisting clients with permitting and licensing issues. He is head of the alcohol and hospitality team.
    • Rob is always accessible. He understands our business needs and then helps navigate the nuances of what is possible.

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    • He is an absolute joy to work and partner with on issues.

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  • Band 4William Cheek
    Band 4William Cheek

    William Cheek

    William Cheek focuses his practice on advising organizations within the hospitality, manufacturing and entertainment sectors on licensing issues and regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on the state of Tennessee.

    • Will is consistently responsive, thoughtful and steady under pressure, bringing clarity to complex issues while maintaining a collaborative and approachable demeanor.

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    • Will is great to work with and feels like a friend.

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    • He truly understands our business and how we like to operate. He makes sure we are always aware of the industry laws.

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