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Beer, Wine + Spirits

We advise clients on issues associated with producing, distributing, and serving beer, wine, and spirits, including licensing and regulatory compliance throughout the U.S. and UK, franchise disputes and related enforcement litigation, intellectual property protection, and corporate formation and governance issues.

We represent national and craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries, as well as importers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages. We also represent retailers, including hotel owners, national, and local restaurant and convenience store chains, and national theater chains. Our practices include:

  • Federal, state, and local licensing, and permitting.
  • Regulatory compliance and enforcement.
  • Tied house.
  • Trade practices.
  • Franchise disputes and related regulatory and civil litigation.
  • Intellectual property.
  • Branding and marketing.
  • IP protection and enforcement.
  • Mergers and acquisitions.
  • Joint ventures.
  • Corporate governance.
  • Debt and equity financing.
  • Distribution and supply agreements.
  • Real estate.
  • Labor and employment.
  • Provide ongoing regulatory compliance advice for an international beer manufacturer in states across the U.S.
  • Obtain all necessary state and local licenses for breweries, brewpubs, and retail locations in multiple states.
  • Provide ongoing multistate regulatory compliance advice for a wine importer/wholesaler.
  • Served as outside licensing counsel for a national confectionary manufacturer.
  • Advised Pernod Ricard UK, a member of the global drinks business Pernod Ricard, on a four-year sponsorship agreement for Jameson Irish Whiskey to become an official partner of the English Football League (EFL).

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