Food & Beverages: Alcohol
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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+1 407 843 8880About
Provided by GrayRobinson, PA
GrayRobinson’s National Alcohol Law Team comprises a team of attorneys, regulatory consultants, and licensing specialists. The experience of our attorneys specializing in the laws governing the alcohol industry provides unparalleled talent for solving problems and achieving results. The Team also includes over a dozen licensing specialists emphasizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We counsel on all federal, state, and local laws governing the production, importation, distribution, promotion, sale and service of alcohol beverages and represent clients in all segments (beer, wine, and distilled spirits) and all tiers (manufacturers/importers, wholesale distributors, and retailers) of the alcohol industry.
In addition to regulatory and trade practice, we handle licensure and compliance for M&A and multi-location projects. We represent buyers and sellers and advise industry clients on transactions in which purchasers include banks, private equity funds, and investors with no prior relationship with the alcohol industry. We have migrated tens of thousands of licenses and permits for clients with business interests in multiple states.
We also provide marketing guidance, including utilizing social media and disruptive technologies (sales and delivery apps, AI, Mobile ID, etc.). Evolving technology presents new challenges and opportunities, and bridging creativity and compliance requires a deep understanding of policy and real-time awareness of marketing tactics.
Chambers Review
The GrayRobinson team handles high-quality work in a variety of areas, including regulatory compliance, licensing, distribution and promotion of alcohol. The team is noted for expertise advising clients on M&A, in particular in dealing with multijurisdictional transactions. Its strong bench of experts includes several former federal and state regulators. The team acts for clients at all tiers of the industry, ably handling matters for retailers and wholesale distributors as well as manufacturers and importers.
Work Highlights
- GrayRobinson assisted Casa Lumbre with US licensing and regulatory compliance matters in conjunction with corporate counsel to confirm that the ownership flows of the brands comply with US tied-house laws.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The GrayRobinson team always provides sound advice in a timely fashion and the attorneys are strong."
"The team's practitioners are always quick to respond."
"The GrayRobinson team always provides sound advice in a timely fashion and the attorneys are strong."
"The team's practitioners are always quick to respond."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Blau has significant experience in the alcoholic beverage sector and is particularly adept at handling regulatory and licensing matters. He is active across a range of sectors including retail and hospitality.
"Richard is always ready to take on difficult projects and develop creative solutions to challenging issues."
"He's a national liquor law expert who is excellent at what he does, very personable and easy to work with."
Elizabeth DeConti is routinely called upon to advise clients on complex licensing and regulatory compliance matters. She acts as counsel for a number of alcoholic beverage companies, restaurants and retailers.
"Elizabeth is excellent at what she does."
"Her intellect and knowledge on alcohol laws are simply incredible."
Grace Yang focuses her practice on marketing and licensing issues, in addition to other regulatory concerns, notably on behalf of major retailers.
"Grace is fantastic to work with."
Valerie Haber is routinely called upon to counsel clients on complex licensing matters. Her clients include breweries, retailers and distilleries.
"Valerie is a pleasure to work with and she has an exceptional understanding of licensing and permitting issues."
"She exceeds expectations every time we engage her."
Hannah Becker is held in high regard by clients for her advice on regulatory matters in relation to new product launches, as well as on distribution issues.
"Hannah is wonderful to work with."
"It is a pleasure to work with Hannah."
Ranked Lawyers at
GrayRobinson, PA
USA - Nationwide
Members
Provided by GrayRobinson, PA
Alexis Mason
Jason Unger
John P. Thomas, II
Lauren Voke
Head of Department
Thomas Philpot
Clients
Provided by GrayRobinson, PA
Alcohol beverage producers, distributors, and retailers
International drinks companies
Off-premises retailers (chain grocery stores, liquor store
On-premise retailers (restaurant and hotel chains, theme p
State and regional alcohol beverage distributors
Industries
Provided by GrayRobinson, PA
Advertising, Marketing, and Promotion
Brand Development
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Delivery and Logistics
Food and Beverage Manufacturing/Importing
Government
Licensing and Compliance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Retail (on-premise and off-premises)
Technology
Tourism and Hospitality
Travel and Leisure
Wholesale Distribution