About

Provided by Spiritus Partners

Spiritus Law is an entrepreneurial regulatory and business law firm focused on the representation of highly regulated industries and transactions. Our boutique format supports our focused and nationally recognized experience in alcohol licensing and food service law, federal, state, and local regulatory and business licensing, hospitality law and amenity service licensing, alcohol marketing and social media compliance, commercial and residential real estate development, land use and zoning, real estate transactions, government relations, banking and lending, small business start-up services, and public/private partnership transactions. 

We leverage our unparalleled collective experience working with government agencies, banking institutions, and regulatory officials on the federal, state, and local levels to develop innovative solutions for modern business concerns and goals. 



Chambers Review

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Food & Beverages: Alcohol - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Spiritus Partners has a distinguished team with significant experience advising clients on alcohol licensing matters and regulatory compliance. The firm acts for an impressive list of both international and domestic clients, with a number of notable clients in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. The group offers strength in handling contract disputes, IP issues and complex M&A in the alcohol beverage space. The team is also equipped to advise on distribution and importation issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Spiritus Partners assisted Varela Hermanos with the re-negotiation of distribution agreements and terms with new distributors as part of Varela's post-pandemic expansion strategy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marbet Lewis
3
Marbet Lewis
3
Band 3
Marbet Lewis is the co-chair of the firm's alcohol industry practice and regularly assists with M&A, licensing and regulatory compliance matters. Her practice covers both domestic and international issues.
"Marbet is efficient, with prompt responses."
"Marbet is a strong advocate for clients. She is very knowledgeable, detail-oriented and a solution seeker."
Robert Lewis
3
Robert Lewis
3
Band 3
Robert Lewis has considerable knowledge of the alcohol beverage space and assists clients with trademark issues, contract negotiations and licensing matters.
"He is a very professional, knowledgeable, dedicated and forthright attorney."
"Robert is an incredible problem solver and a valued adviser."

Ranked Lawyers at
Spiritus Partners

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USA - Nationwide

Food & Beverages: Alcohol

Marbet Lewis
3
Marbet Lewis
3
Band 3
Robert Lewis
3
Robert Lewis
3
Band 3

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