Claire Mitchell

Commercial & IP Transactions

Alcoholic Beverages

Business & Corporate Finance

Consumer Brands

Food & Beverage

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sports, Arts & Entertainment

Claire is a nationally recognized lawyer advising food, beverage and hospitality businesses on complex federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Claire’s clients include grocers, restaurants, hotel and resort operators, e-commerce retailers, sports and entertainment venues, airlines, cruise lines, alcohol brand owners, producers of beer, wine and spirits, and private equity investors. Her practice involves advising businesses on federal and state liquor licensing, tied house compliance, trade practice regulation, advertising campaigns, sponsorship deals, acquisitions, procurement of non-liquor permits and licenses, and a wide range of industry-specific commercial transactions.

Claire develops practical and tailored strategies that ensure her clients comply with the regulations while simultaneously achieving their business objectives. In her many years of practice, Claire has built strong connections with regulators, consultants and trade associations, and she leverages that network to help clients expedite necessary approvals, structure new and innovative business models, resolve compliance concerns and overcome challenging regulatory obstacles.