Food + Beverage

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YOU: A leading-edge food, beverage, or agricultural business aspiring to deliver better customer experiences and better stewardship for consumers, stakeholders, and the planet.

DWT: Lawyers with an uncommon commitment to your business goals, who thrive on small projects done well and who lead transformational projects with drive that matches yours.

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We work on food and beverage, agriculture, and alcohol supplier projects every day. We’re passionate about the industry - enough to get past what’s delicious and really dig in on what matters to your business.
Don’t confuse "lawyers who are foodies” with experienced "food lawyers."
From bedrock to boardroom, our roots run deep.
Lawyers who know the business of booze.

Picked with Purpose

No Dabblers™:  We're experienced, practical, and connected. We span the country and cover all major areas of the industry.
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A Day in the Life

Here's just a sample of what we did on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Agriculture

Analyzed food regulatory issues related to new dairy-based product.
Prepared for court hearing on behalf of industry coalition challenging process for adoption of a regulation.
Evaluated settlement possibility of claims filed against produce company.
Advised company on real estate tax issues related to vineyard investment.
Amended cattle supply agreement to increase number of heads.
Evaluated possible trademark claims against competitor regarding use of verbiage on package for fruit producer.
Analyze arguments from the state and opponents in preparation for challenge agricultural commodity pricing regulation.

Alcohol Suppliers

Evaluated land use approvals needed for OLCC licensing for winery.
Counseled wine distributor regarding employee leave issues.
Developed alcohol licensing strategy with new production winery.
Analyzed TTB labeling requirements for winery's new product.
Advised alcohol distributor on state licensing requirements for ownership disclosures.
Advised wine distributor regarding updates to executive deferred compensation plan.
Negotiated real estate representations and warranties for sale of winery.
Analyzed amended arbitration demand filed against alcohol distributor.
Drafted unit purchase agreement for craft distillery.
Drafted bottling agreement on behalf of winery to cover long-term bottling relationship for multiple brands.
Prepared distribution agreements for brewery related to retailer house brand products.
Prepared lease for restaurant/wine bar space on behalf of winery.

Food + Beverage

Obtained H-1B immigration status for key production manager at snack producer, overcoming challenge from USCIS.
Advised food equipment manufacturer on food safety concerns.
Prepared motion regarding class action certification for grocery retailer.
Evaluated court filings in litigation against grocery retailer.
Drafted financing documents on behalf of barbeque sauce company.
Analyzed order on discovery motion filed in litigation involving food equipment manufacturer.
Drafted trial run agreement on behalf of brand for use with new copacker.
Advised food manufacturer on term sheet for development of specialty food oven required for product.

DEI Commitment

Our Food+Beverage team is committed to creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive future in our group and the food and beverage businesses we serve.

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Client Kudos

limes
"[We] are extremely grateful to you two. Thanks... for staying steady at the helm. Lauren [Johnson], you were terrific. Well done!"
To see what we are up to today, follow us on Twitter @DWTFoodBev
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Industry Contacts

Lyon, Jesse
Jesse D. Lyon
Partner
Nationwide Chair, Food + Beverage and Agriculture Practice; Chair, Portland Corporate and Business Transactions Practice
Portland Seattle
503.778.5268
206.622.3150

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