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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food & Beverages: Alcohol

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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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DWT is proud to counsel, advocate for, grow and protect many of the most successful and respected alcohol beverage brands and suppliers in the United States. With an in-depth knowledge of both industry norms and our clients’ individual business goals, we serve as trusted business advisors – alerting clients to business opportunities and changing regulations, and helping them evaluate risk and mitigate potential obstacles. Our team is responsive, approachable, and committed to providing practical advice on the day-to-day challenges faced by both emerging and established alcohol beverage producers. We have particular expertise in multi-state alcohol beverage distribution matters, as well as regulatory diligence and tied-house advice associated with mergers, acquisitions, and investments in the alcohol beverage industry.

Clients (12)

  • Pabst Brewing Company
  • Victory Brewing Company
  • TSG Consumer Partners
  • LNK Capital Partners
  • Oregon Winegrowers Association
  • Seven Hills Winery
  • Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards
  • Captive Spirits
  • Full Sail Brewing
  • Melvin Brewing
  • Yonkers Brewing

Industries (7)

  • Wineries
  • Breweries
  • Distilleries
  • Private Equity Investors
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Emerging Growth Companies

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Food & Beverages: Alcohol - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Davis Wright Tremaine's nationwide practice offers expertise in connection with business transactions for corporate clients. Its strengths include advising on federal and state policy issues, distribution and advertising of alcohol products, including tied-house regulations. The team has notable additional competence in labeling compliance and trade practices matters. It offers further experience with regard to large scale licensing projects for a range of clients in the retail and hospitality industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine represented SMWE affiliate SM Premium in claims against a French champagne supplier over unpaid marketing funds.

Strengths

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  • They have extensive knowledge base on the complex federal and state alcohol regulations.

    Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

  • What sets them apart is their ability to understand the legal issues within the context of the business issues.

    Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

  • DWT is consistently responsive and available when it matters most, including outside traditional business hours, on weekends and during holidays. Their collaborative approach, coupled with a genuine sense of ownership and urgency, builds trust and leads to well-calibrated, effective outcomes for all parties involved.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jesse D Lyon
    Jesse D Lyon

    Jesse D Lyon

    Jesse Lyon is renowned in the market for his ability to handle a wide spectrum of matters involving clients in the alcoholic beverages industry, including regulatory concerns, M&A and real estate. He is the co-chair of the Nationwide Food and Beverage Practice.

    • He's available, clear, quick to assign resources and coordinates the team well for us.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

    • Jesse is the best at understanding and balancing the full complexity of legal and business issues while also being able to hear and understand a client’s needs and concerns.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

    • He has lots of knowledge about the market and the business environment.

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  • Bethany K Hatef
    Bethany K Hatef

    Bethany K Hatef

    Bethany Hatef 's specific areas of focus include advising clients on both a domestic and international level, on regulatory issues, IP questions and M&A. Her clientele includes manufacturers, retailers and distributors of alcoholic beverages.

    • She is very smart and practical in her counsel.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

    • Beth provides keen insights, and her very practical approach to providing advice and services is much appreciated.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

    • Beth is responsive, engaged and dependable. Her commitment to our success and ability to manage sophisticated issues with calm, steady leadership inspires confidence.

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  • Jeff Giametta
    Jeff Giametta

    Jeff Giametta

    Jeff Giametta boasts a broad client base that is comprised of non-alcoholic beverage companies moving into the alcohol space and delivery apps, in addition to wineries, breweries and spirits brands.

    • He did an excellent job of helping us keep things on track.

      Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

    • Jeff is fun to work with, very knowledgeable, always looking to understand the business drivers and painting the risk and opportunity profile along the way.

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