Sterlington PLLC

Partner, Corporate

Lawrence Waks is a corporate partner who represents high profile individuals, celebrities, brands and their businesses in M&A, joint ventures, and strategic transactions in the entertainment, media, and food & beverage industries.

Lawrence has represented some of the biggest A-list celebrities in the industry. Most notable deals include: the $1b sale of Casamigos Tequila (owned by George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman); the $600m sale of Aviation Gin (part owned by Ryan Reynolds) and Davos Brands; and the sale of Conor McGregor’s Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey. His practice also encompasses key transactions in the food and beverage, retail, consumer goods, and entertainment sectors.