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Brewery giant advised on acquisition of craft beer business
Carlton & United Breweries has been advised on its acquisition of Gold Coast craft beer business Balter Brewing Co.
Jerome Doraisamy
Firm: Johnson Winter & Slattery (Carlton & United Breweries).
Area: Corporate.
Value: Undisclosed.
Key players: The JWS team was led by partner Sophia Bobeff, who was supported by associates Will Mason, Claudia Scardigno and Rebecca Proudman. Partner Stewart Grieve advised on the tax elements of this transaction along with special counsels Julian Wan and Kathryn Bertram.
Deal significance: Ms Bobeff said the firm was proud to support CUB on another strategic transaction.
“Craft beers are continuing to grow in popularity in Australia. CUB has developed a ‘recipe for success’ by nurturing local craft beers and supporting their expansion through capital investment and access to an extensive distribution network that CUB can offer,” she said.
“We are proud to again support CUB on another significant transaction.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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