News
May 30, 2019
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2019 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
The 2019 edition of Legal 500 United States recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the top firms in the Construction, Land Use/Zoning, and Not-for-Profit practice areas. Recognized attorneys include: Construction Adam Dawson CJ Higley Chris Gribble (Rising Star) Jeffrey...
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...
January 22, 2019
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces 2019 New Partner Elevations
SAN FRANCISCO, January 22, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the election of senior associates Quinn Arntsen and Daniel Callaway to the partnership effective January 1, 2019. “Quinn and Dan are incredibly talented lawyers and...
December 11, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Michael David Winery on Sale of 7 Deadly Wine Brand
Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Michael David Winery in the sale of its 7 Deadly Lodi Zinfandel brand to The Wine Group. The sale included 7 Deadly Zins, the #1 Zinfandel brand in the United States, and 7...
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...
July 30, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Terroir Capital on Its Acquisition of Wind Gap Wines
SAN FRANCISCO (July 30, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel represented Terroir Capital LLC, an investment firm that invests in hospitality and wine properties, in its acquisition of the 50% of Sonoma-based Wind Gap Wines that Terroir did not already own...
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...
May 2, 2018
Accolades
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Daily Journal’s 2018 Top Women Lawyers in California
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 2, 2018 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce the selection of partner Katherine Philippakis to the Daily Journal ’s 2018 list of California’s Top Women Lawyers. The annual list recognizes the...
January 23, 2018
Announcement
Farella Family Wealth Attorney Lauren Galbraith Joins the Wine Country Office
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, January 23, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Galbraith has relocated her family wealth practice to the firm’s Wine County Office in St. Helena effective February 1. “I’m excited to...
September 26, 2017
Media Coverage
Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval
Napa Valley Register September 22, 2017 "Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval" Katherine Philippakis was mentioned for her work assisting long-time local grape-growing family Truchard Winery to navigate a disagreement with a housing developer to win...
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...
May 24, 2017
Announcement
Daily Journal Names Jessica Nall and Katherine Philippakis Among Top Women Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 24, 2017 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce the selection of partners Jessica Nall and Katherine Philippakis to the Daily Journal ’s 2017 list of California’s Top Women Lawyers. The annual...
October 31, 2016
Accolades
Frank Farella Honored at Business of Wine Leadership Dinner
Farella Braun + Martel founding partner Frank Farella was honored at the Business of Wine Leadership dinner at the Culinary Institute of America’s new Napa, California campus, the former site of Copia. The dinner was conceived by Jeff Menashe...
September 27, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel’s Robert Hines Joins the ELI Leadership Council
SAN FRANCISCO, September 27, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Robert L. “Buzz” Hines has been selected as a member of the Environmental Law Institute’s Leadership Council. The ELI Leadership Council is the Institute’s group for...
August 2, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists O'Neill Vintners & Distillers Acquire Robert Hall Winery on California's Central Coast
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented O'Neill Vintners & Distillers in its acquisition of Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, Calif. The sale included the Robert Hall production facilities, hospitality center, inventory, vineyards and...
May 23, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named to National Law Journal’s Midsize Hot List
SAN FRANCISCO (May 23, 2016): Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been named to the National Law Journal ’s 2016 Midsize Hot List, which recognizes 20 leading midsize firms that have used their creativity and skill to stay competitive...
May 18, 2016
Announcement
Ryan Lowther Named to Top 40 Under 40 by Daily Journal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce partner Ryan Lowther’s selection to the Daily Journal ’s 2016 list of the “Top 40 Under 40” attorneys in California. Lowther is recognized for his...
May 2, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Huneeus Vintners in Constellation Brands Deal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Huneeus Vintners, a Napa-based fine wine company, in its $285 million sale of The Prisoner Wine Company’s portfolio of luxury wine brands to Constellation Brands, Inc. The transaction...
April 20, 2016
Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, April 20, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce Katherine Philippakis’ selection to the Daily Journal ’s 2016 list of California’s “Top Women Lawyers.” The annual list recognizes 100 leading women lawyers...
November 20, 2015
Media Coverage
All That's Allowed: Napa County is taking a hard look at winery use permits
Northbay Biz December 2015 "All That's Allowed" Napa County is taking a hard look at winery use permits after wineries inadvertently overstep their bounds on production and events. In the article, Farella wine industry practice chair Katherine Philippakis advises...
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...
May 14, 2015
Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named One of the Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers in California
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 14, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Katherine Philippakis was selected by the Daily Journal as one of 2015’s “Top Women Lawyers.” The annual list recognizes 100 leading women lawyers in California. Philippakis...
January 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Partners Jesse Debban and Mark Weaver
SAN FRANCISCO, January 14, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the election of senior associates Jesse B. Debban and Mark T. Weaver to the partnership effective January 1, 2015. “Congratulations to Jesse and Mark on this significant...
December 5, 2014
Announcement
Seasoned Land Use Planner Joins Farella Braun + Martel Wine Industry Group
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, December 5, 2014: Kirsty Shelton Gerosa has joined Farella Braun + Martel LLP as a land use planner in its St. Helena, Calif. office. A seasoned land use and environmental planning professional, Gerosa will focus on...
October 7, 2014
Media Coverage
Stories in the Glass
NorthBay Biz October 2012 "Stories in the Glass" Frank Farella comments on the changing North Bay and Napa Valley wine industry.
May 19, 2014
Media Coverage
State Seeks Better Local Water-Use Oversight
North Bay Business Journal
Farella Environmental Partner Robert Hines commented on increasing state oversight of water-use issues in the wine industry. The article noted that water supply is becoming more of a factor in whether governments approve new vineyard and winery projects — and whether...
March 3, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Form New Strategic Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, March 3, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented O’Neill Vintners & Distillers in the formation of a strategic partnership with Cecchetti Wine Company. The new partnership will operate under the O'Neill Vintners & Distillers banner...
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...
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