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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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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.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Wright Tremaine represented Riboli in drafting and negotiating a nationwide distribution partnership with Republic National Distributing Company.

Strengths

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Davis Wright Tremaine is very knowledgeable in all alcohol-related industry issues.

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The Davis Wright Tremaine team are practical and provide business-friendly advice grounded in extensive experience.

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The Davis Wright Tremaine team are experts in the area and combine the legal expertise with practical guidance for their clients based on the needs of the client's business.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jesse D Lyon
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Jesse D Lyon
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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.

 Jesse Lyon is an excellent practice lead.

 Jesse Lyon is very plugged into what's happening and understands the business very well.

 Jesse Lyon is an expert.

Jesse Lyon is a great lawyer.

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Bethany K Hatef
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Bethany K Hatef
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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.

For any matter with an alcohol beverage component, Bethany is my only call.

Bethany is indispensable on our project.

Bethany has strategic thinking blended with practical advice.

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Jeff Giametta
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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 Giametta works well with regulators and is amazing at getting heads on the phone with us and provides business focused solutions. He has a great network.

 Jeff Giametta is a regulatory compliance expert.

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Jesse D Lyon
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Jesse D Lyon
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Bethany K Hatef
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Bethany K Hatef
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Jeff Giametta
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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