Food & Beverages: Alcohol
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"Davis Wright's team are very creative."
"Davis Wright Tremaine has advised us on a number of complicated issues. The team provides with quick responses and valuable information."
"The practice group is very well connected and tuned into industry trends and issues."
"Davis Wright's team are very creative."
"Davis Wright Tremaine has advised us on a number of complicated issues. The team provides with quick responses and valuable information."
"The practice group is very well connected and tuned into industry trends and issues."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
USA - Nationwide
Members
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Clients
Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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
Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Breweries
Distilleries
Emerging Growth Companies
Hotels
Private Equity Investors
Restaurants
Wineries