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.

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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 Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Agriculture

Attended executive meeting with dairy farmers organization to advise on various matters.
Evaluated ownership of water rights associated with berry farm.
Prepared lease agreement for lease of orchard and vineyard properties to tenant farmer.
Drafted sales representative agreement for U.S. hop distributor for sale of hops in Europe.
Negotiated yogurt copack agreement for dairy company.

Alcohol Suppliers

Prepared joint defense agreement for winery.
Evaluated alcohol regulatory impacts on proposed brewery transaction.
Drafted regulatory analysis for county to grant authorization to serve alcohol on pool deck associated with a brewery.
Summarized termination of lease terms for winery.
Analyzed state laws regarding characterization of bitters for food and beverage retailer and distributor.
Drafted operating agreement for winery.
Negotiated distribution agreement for alcohol distributor.
Drafted importer agreement for international winery.

Food + Beverage

Drafted stock purchase agreement for food producer.
Analyzed settlement terms of employment claims against bakery.
Advised food producer on revisions to product label.
Corresponded with FDA regarding labeling claim on frozen seafood product.
Prepared amendment to financing documents and related board consent for food producer.
Analyzed state and local guidelines on consumer surcharges for grocery store.
Advised plant-based snack producer regarding product disposal.
Drafted opposition to class certification for national grocer.
Consulted on equity compensation plans with food manufacturer.
Analyzed term sheet for recipe license for cheese company.
Prepared demand letter regarding trademark infringement on behalf of beverage company.
Advised food distributor regarding terms of unit grant agreement.
Prepare letter of intent on behalf of seafood processor.

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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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