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Greenspoon Marder LLP

Food & Beverages: Alcohol

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

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Recognized nationally among Chambers USA as a leading firm in Food & Beverage and as a powerhouse in Florida, Greenspoon Marder’s Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure Industry Group consists of industry-leading professionals –from lawyers to government consultants to regulators, all located throughout the United States in key hospitality centers that include Miami, New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Los Angeles. While at the forefront of representing and counseling several Fortune 500 companies on hospitality-related and alcohol beverage matters, the firm has expanded its reach to serve the $1.5 trillion hospitality sector.

Furthermore, New York, Los Angeles, Midwest, and London-based hospitality companies have taken notice of the team's extensive capabilities and connections and have sought after Greenspoon Marder's Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure Industry Group as licensing counsel to expand their brand nationally. The group serves resort investors, lenders, developers, owners, and operators across a broad range of industries within the Hospitality & Leisure sector, including:

  • Hotels & Resorts Formation
  • Restaurant Licensing & Regulations
  • Bars, Nightclubs & Private Clubs
  • Alcohol Wholesalers & Manufacturer Licensing
  • Condominium Formation, Funding and Development
  • Supermarkets
  • Mixed-Use Projects
  • Sports Arenas
  • Cinemas
  • Entertainment Complexes and Establishments
  • Employment & Labor Negotiations
  • Employment Litigation

Industries (13)

  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Banks
  • Media
  • Real Estate
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Hotels
  • Restaurants

Chambers Review

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Food & Beverages: Alcohol - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Greenspoon Marder's team is recognized for its strong track record advising clients in the hospitality and restaurant sectors on a range of alcohol regulatory, permitting and licensing issues. The group has further experience of acting for notable national retailers.
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Work Highlights

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  • Greenspoon Marder advised Eatz Hospitality on liquor licensing and other hospitality matters in connection with launching and introducing brands such as Moxies and CHOP to the South Florida market.

Strengths

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  • They combine deep alcohol regulatory knowledge with real business judgment. They solve problems fast, keep deals moving and stay practical.

    Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

  • The team demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the beverage alcohol sector and its regulatory complexities, allowing them to anticipate challenges and provide proactive, rather than reactive, guidance.

    Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

  • The team has excellent knowledge of liquor licensing and the associated zoning matters.

    Food & Beverages: Alcohol respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Louis Terminello
    Louis Terminello

    Louis Terminello

    Louis Terminello is chair of the hospitality, alcohol and leisure group at Greenspoon Marder. He focuses his practice on providing counsel on licensing and permitting issues.
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