Advised Scotch whisky distiller William Grant & Sons on its acquisition of the assets of Sailor Jerry Ltd, including the fast-growing Sailor Jerry rum brand

Advised Wm Grants on its staged acquisition of 51% of Tequilera Milagro, a multiple award-winning premium tequila business

Evaluated investment attractiveness of champagne sector and specifically of champagne house Taittinger on behalf of international private equity firm

Carried out study of potential acquisition targets among US wine importers on behalf of European wine producer

Evaluated investment opportunity in super-premium vodka brand U’luvka on behalf of private investor

Provided commercial and financial due diligence services to Paramount Restaurants (Chez Gerard) during its bid for UK restaurant chain