Wine & beverages

We regularly act for some of Australia’s largest wine and beverage producers and distributors, and have a detailed understanding of legal and commercial business operations issues faced by our clients.

 Our broad range of experience covers:

• manufacturing, warehousing and distribution agreements
• operational matters including packing, bottling, processing, labelling, vending, marketing, sponsorships, t's & c's and promotions
• sales and purchases of businesses and brands
• public mergers and takeovers
• joint ventures
• sales and procurement arrangements
• acquisitions, sales and leasebacks of wineries, vineyards and winery equipment
• vineyard developments
• financing facilities, including acquisition and development facilities and credit lines
• equity raisings including private placements and employee share option schemes
• Australian Consumer Law issues
• strategic and commercial advice on dealing with major retailers and suppliers.