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March 20, 2025 Announcement
Farella Advises XL Industries in Combination With Graham Construction
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented XL Industries Inc., a leading Northern California builder, in its combination with Graham Construction, a Canadian-based employee-owned construction solutions provider. The transaction positions the unified, employee-owned business to deliver a...
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...
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July 28, 2022 Announcement
Farella Represents Miller Family on Sale of The Silverado Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised the Miller family on the sale of Napa Valley luxury wine producer The Silverado Vineyards to Foley Family Wines. The sale included a 73,000-square-foot winery and 300 acres of vineyards...
January 5, 2022 Announcement
Swinerton Completes Sale of Renewable Energy Division and SOLV, Inc.
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented Swinerton Incorporated in the disposition of its renewable energy division Swinerton Renewable Energy (SRE) and wholly-owned subsidiary SOLV, Inc. to private equity firm American Securities LLC. The transaction, finalized on...
September 16, 2019 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises on Sale of 2,300-Acre Foote Ranch
Farella Braun + Martel represented a trust that owned 50% of the iconic 2,300-acre Foote Ranch in Sonoma, California in disputes with the ranch’s co-owners and in the subsequent $23.7 million sale of the ranch. The multi-disciplinary Farella real...
August 19, 2019 Announcement
Farella Represents Morphe Founders in Sale to General Atlantic
San Francisco, August 19, 2019:  Farella Braun + Martel advised the co-founders of Morphe Holdings, a global beauty company, in its partnership with General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm. Owners Summit Partners and Morphe co-founders will retain...
February 14, 2018 Media Coverage
4 Things Real Estate Lawyers Need To Know About Bitcoin
Law360 February 14, 2018 "4 Things Real Estate Lawyers Need to Know About Bitcoin" Said Kordestani, tax partner at Farella Braun + Martel, commented on the tax liability issue landlords face when accepting bitcoin as payment for leases. He...
August 20, 2013 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises on Sale of Clos Pegase Winery
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 20, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Clos Pegase Winery, Inc., and sole shareholder Jan Shrem, in its sale to Vintage Wine Estates (VWE).   Clos Pegase is known for its iconic architecture...