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ArentFox Schiff LLP

Food & Beverages: Alcohol

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ArentFox Schiff LLP

Rankings

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Food & Beverages: Alcohol - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

ArentFox Schiff handles a wide range of regulatory matters, including acquisitions, distribution and broader business strategy, regularly advising on the drafting of related agreements. The firm also counsels on packaging and label compliance and manages contractual disputes.

Strengths

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  • They understand their client's business operations very well, taking a very practical approach to problem-solving.

    Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA
  • They provide timely, detailed responses and excellent management of expectations with regard to timing, cost and work product, and are personable individuals who are a delight to work with.

    Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA
  • The team possesses a deep understanding of all facets and tiers of the alcohol beverage industry in the US, including issues facing suppliers, wholesalers and retailers. In addition, it has an understanding of adjacent industries such as cannabis or hemp and non-alcohol or FDA-regulated products.

    Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Michael Kelly
    Band 4Michael Kelly

    Michael Kelly

    Michael Kelly has vast experience in the alcoholic beverage sector and is regularly called upon to handle licensing matters, as well as importation and distribution agreements.

    • Mike is a great asset for work outside of the region. He’s got great opportunity to assist with national work within his state.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA
  • Band 4Nichole Shustack
    Band 4Nichole Shustack

    Nichole Shustack

    Nichole Shustack is sought after by industry leading clients for her expertise in regulatory and compliance matters on federal and state level. She is noted for her work in expansion into the alcohol space for a variety of clients as well as distribution matters. Nichole's clients are able to benefit from her in house expertise to receive business-oriented counsel.

    • I am loyal to Nichole for her depth of beer industry experience and expertise.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA
    • Working with her is easy and I feel confident in the decisions we make with her advice.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA
  • Associates to watchIsabelle Cunningham
    Associates to watchIsabelle Cunningham

    Isabelle Cunningham

    Isabelle Cunningham is sought after by clients for her regulatory expertise in the alcohol and beverages space. Her expertise ranges from tied house regulations to cross-tiered issues and distribution. Her varied clients benefit from her agency regulatory prowess with a focus on FDA, FTC and TTB.

    • Izzy has an incredible way of diving into complex areas of law and providing insightful, clear interpretation and guidance, always keeping in mind the commercial needs of our company and the practical application her advice will have.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA
    • Isabelle is a pleasure to work with and provides practical and educated legal guidance.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA
    • Isabelle does a fantastic job of providing actionable insights and advice.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

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