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Food & Beverages: Alcohol

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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.

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Food & Beverages: Alcohol - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine advised Duckhorn Wine Company on regulatory compliance across several areas, including public and private brand events, donations to non-profits and DTC compliance matters.

Strengths

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"Davis Wright's team are very creative."

Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondent
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"Davis Wright Tremaine has advised us on a number of complicated issues. The team provides with quick responses and valuable information."

Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondent
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"The practice group is very well connected and tuned into industry trends and issues."

Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Jesse D Lyon
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Jesse D Lyon
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Band 2

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.

"Jesse has a broad practice."

"We lean on Jesse for strategic guidance on big-picture issues."

"Jesse is a pleasure to work with. He's highly regarded by clients and a team player who is knowledgeable on the subject matter and very responsive."

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Bethany K Hatef
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Bethany K Hatef
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Up and Coming

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's spectacular and exceptionally talented, very practical and very responsive."

"Beth is insightful, practical and able to provide effective advice tailored to the needs of the business."

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Jeff Giametta
U
Up and Coming

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.

"Jeff is very knowledgeable in regulatory matters."

"He is highly responsive."

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Jesse D Lyon
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Jesse D Lyon
2
Band 2
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Bethany K Hatef
U
Bethany K Hatef
U
Up and Coming
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U
Jeff Giametta
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Cary Greene

Jeff Giametta

Kelly Luzania

Clients

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Captive Spirits

Full Sail Brewing

LNK Capital Partners

Melvin Brewing

Oregon Winegrowers Association

Pabst Brewing Company

Seven Hills Winery

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

TSG Consumer Partners

Victory Brewing Company

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Yonkers Brewing

Industries

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Breweries

Distilleries

Emerging Growth Companies

Hotels

Private Equity Investors

Restaurants

Wineries