News
August 15, 2024
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 48 lawyers received recognition in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Mark Petersen received a Best Lawyers® 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” award in the Litigation–Construction practice area...
August 30, 2023
Announcement
Farella Advises K.R. Rombauer in Sale of Rombauer Vineyards
Farella Braun + Martel represented K.R. Rombauer III, a principal owner of Napa Valley’s Rombauer Vineyards, in the sale of the company to E. & J. Gallo’s Luxury Wine Group. E. & J. Gallo’s acquisition included the Rombauer Vineyards...
August 17, 2023
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 46 lawyers received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Two Farella partners received prestigious Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” awards in San Francisco...
August 18, 2022
Announcement
50 Farella Lawyers in 2023 The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™; 4 Lawyer of the Year Awards
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to have 50 lawyers listed in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America ® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America ™. Four Farella lawyers received Best Lawyers ® “Lawyer...
November 3, 2021
Announcement
Farella Represents Far Niente Winery in its Acquisition of Provenance Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented Napa Valley luxury wine producer Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards in its acquisition of the Provenance Vineyards real estate in Rutherford, Calif. from Treasury Wine Estates. Far Niente purchased...
August 19, 2021
Announcement
51 Farella Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Five Farella lawyers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This recognition is awarded...
August 20, 2020
Announcement
52 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 20, 2020: Fifty-two Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Two partners received “Lawyer of the Year” Awards...
July 29, 2020
Announcement
Farella Represents Sports Industry Veterans in Forming SPAC RedBall Acquisition Corp.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel represented sports industry veterans Billy Beane, the EVP of Baseball Operations for the Oakland A's, and Luke Bornn, Vice President, Strategy and Analytics at the Sacramento Kings, as founders of special...
May 26, 2020
Announcement
Dan Cohn Named to American Friends of Tel Aviv University Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel Partner Daniel E. Cohn was elected to the American Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) Board of Directors. AFTAU is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and funds to support...
November 25, 2019
Announcement
Dan Cohn Named to Jewish Community Federation Board of Directors
Farella Braun + Martel Partner Daniel E. Cohn was named to the Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma Counties 2019-2020 Board of Directors as an at-large member. Cohn’s diverse transactional practice includes...
August 12, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 15, 2019: Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . San Francisco: Carly O. Alameda: Real...
March 27, 2019
Media Coverage
Farella Advises Third Leaf Partners in Chatterbox Wine Marketing Acquisition
San Francisco, March 27, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel represented Third Leaf Partners in its acquisition of Chatterbox Wine Marketing, a direct-to-consumer sales group based in Napa, CA. Daniel E. Cohn and Carolina de Armas handled the deal for...
November 6, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Terroir Capital on Sale of Qupé
SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 6, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Terroir Capital LLC, an investment firm that invests in hospitality and wine properties, in its sale of the Qupé wine brand and inventory to Vintage Wine Estates. With...
August 28, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel’s Daniel Cohn Named Chairman of Hospice by the Bay Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP Business Transactions Partner Daniel E. Cohn was named chairman of the Hospice by the Bay Board of Directors. He also serves as chair of the Executive Committee and is...
August 15, 2018
Accolades
44 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2018: Forty-four Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© . Two Farella attorneys earned “Lawyer of the Year&rdquo...
July 5, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Fetzer Vineyards on Its Acquisition of Excelsior Wine Company
SAN FRANCISCO (July 5, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Fetzer Vineyards in its acquisition of the Excelsior Wine Company collection. The addition to its portfolio of the Excelsior collection positions Fetzer Vineyards as the nation’s leading supplier...
September 18, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Round Table Pizza in Acquisition by Global Franchise Group
SAN FRANCISCO, September 18, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Round Table Pizza, Inc., a leading pizza restaurant franchisor in the Western United States, in its acquisition by Global Franchise Group, LLC (GFG), a portfolio company of Los...
August 15, 2017
Accolades
41 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2017: Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . George T. Argyris: Trusts and Estates Deborah...
June 19, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Pacific Coast Producers in Its Acquisition of Oregon Cherry Growers
SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) in its acquisition of the processing business of Oregon Cherry Growers (OCG). As a wholly owned subsidiary of PCP, OCG will maintain its cherry...
June 8, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Investment Group Led by Third Leaf Partners in Its Acquisition of WineBid
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is advising an investment group led by Third Leaf Partners in its acquisition of WineBid, Inc., the largest online auction for fine and rare wines. The deal is pending...
May 31, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Ovid Winery in Its Sale to the Owners of Silver Oak and Twomey Wineries
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 31, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Napa cult winery Ovid in its sale to the owners of Napa Valley’s Silver Oak and Twomey wineries. Ovid is an estate vineyard and winery located on...
October 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Treasury Wine Estates in Its Acquisition of Diageo's Wine Business
Farella Braun + Martel served as U.S. counsel to Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. in its acquisition of Diageo Plc’s U.S. wine operations. The Farella deal team was led by business transactions partner Daniel Cohn and included business transactions attorneys Jeffrey...
January 13, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Terlato Wine Group in Sale of Alderbrook Winery
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, January 13, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Illinois-based Terlato Wine Group (TWG) in its sale of Alderbrook Winery in Healdsburg, Calif. The sale included the Alderbrook winery facility, with a capacity to produce...
March 22, 2010
Media Coverage
Rising Fortunes: At Farella, 2009 marked high point
The Recorder March 22, 2010 "Rising Fortunes: At Farella, 2009 marked high point" Farella Managing Partner Steve Lowenthal and other partners were interviewed on how the firm's culture and model make for a successful firm.
March 3, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists OptiSolar In $400 Million Solar Project Pipeline Sale To First Solar, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO/HAYWARD, CALIF. ( March 3, 2009 ) - Farella Braun + Martel of San Francisco represented privately held, Hayward, Calif.-based OptiSolar Inc. in an agreement worth $400 million in stock with Tempe, Ariz.-based First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR...
July 25, 2007
Accolades
Twenty Nine Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 25, 2007) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 29 attorneys from diverse practice areas were named as 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys received special...
July 17, 2006
Accolades
Twenty Eight Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 17, 2006) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 28 attorneys from diverse practice areas were named as 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Two Farella Braun + Martel...
August 1, 2005
Accolades
Super Lawyers Names 29 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys to the 2005 Northern California List
SAN FRANCISCO (August 1, 2005) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 29 attorneys were named as 2005 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Four Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were singled out...
August 31, 2004
Accolades
Super Lawyers Names 22 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys to the Inaugural Northern California List
SAN FRANCISCO (August 31, 2004) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announced today that 22 attorneys were named to the “Northern California Super Lawyers” 2004 list. Two partners were singled out by their peers: Deborah Ballati as one...
