Food & Beverages: Alcohol | USA

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.

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 multi-jurisdictional 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.

Foster Garvey is recognized for its expertise in liquor licensing and compliance at both the nationwide and state levels, providing guidance on alcohol licensing structures and complex regulatory and risk mitigation matters. The firm advises on the three-tier system and supports the development of cannabis and liquor consumption venues. Its practice also encompasses mergers and acquisitions and strategic counsel on the use of AI tools in social media branding.

McDermott Will & Schulte has a talented team with prowess in an array of sophisticated alcohol law matters at both federal and state level. Its expertise includes advising high profile clients on audits and investigations by regulatory bodies, in addition to working on legislative issues. The team demonstrates notable skill in handling complex litigation and transactions for national and international supplier-tier clients, as well as private equity firms and beverage companies.

The Spencer Fane team is known for its work in regulatory, licensing and distribution matters. It experience spans representing clients in the retail and hospitality sectors including breweries and distilleries.

Barnes Beverage Group is sought after by clients for their nationwide ability to lead various alcohol and beverage related matters, with a focus on retail and consumer clients through regulation and compliance. The firm boasts a vast array of clients ranging from market leading brands to innovative start-ups.

Spirit Law 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.

Adams & Reese fields a highly experienced team that advises breweries and distilleries on various alcohol regulatory issues, with a particular focus on its home state of Tennessee. It also acts for hospitality and entertainment clients and is well equipped to advise on alcohol sponsorships. The group has further experience of handling transactions in the alcoholic beverage sector.

ArentFox Schiff handles a wide range of regulatory matters, including acquisitions, distribution and broader business strategy, regularly advising on the drafting of related agreements. The firm also counsels on packaging and label compliance and manages contractual disputes.

Burr & Forman has a distinguished practice in the space. Its practitioners have notable experience of advising clients on M&A transactions, as well as complex licensing issues. The team's clients include entertainment organizations, restaurants and hotels.

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is recognized for its regulation and litigation capabilities in the alcohol beverage sector. The firm advises a range of clients, including wineries, breweries, distilleries, spirits companies and trade associations. It handles matters such as distribution disputes, contractual breaches and regulatory issues, as well as related matters including property rights, business defamation and trademark infringement.