Jason Duldig
Jason is a commercial lawyer with market leading expertise in the wine and agribusiness sectors. With over 11 years’ experience as in-house counsel (including 5 years as Head of Legal) for global wine, liquor and FMCG companies, Jason understands the industry, market and regulatory challenges faced by his clients, and is uniquely positioned to provide industry-specific legal advice with a strong commercial focus.
Jason regularly acts for clients operating across wine and liquor, dairy and grains. With extensive experience throughout the supply chain, his practice incudes advising on vineyard, winery & brand transactions, commercial leasing, grape and bulk wine supply arrangements, contract processing, IP and brand protection, label compliance, domestic and international distribution, procurement, liquor and export licensing, water rights, and warehousing and logistics.
In addition to the wine, agribusiness and FMCG sectors, Jason is recognised as a trusted advisor to clients across a number of industries, including hospitality, real estate, construction, government, research & development, technology, entertainment and transportation. He works with clients ranging from family businesses and start-ups all the way through to large corporates, listed entities, industry associations, research institutions, commonwealth entities and government agencies.
Jason is also an experienced board director, having been involved in a number of industry bodies and committees over the course of his career. He is highly valued by his clients for his corporate governance expertise and his ability to provide practical risk management advice and strategies.
Recent Experience
Grains Research & Development Corporation: Advising on a 5-year, $55M strategic research collaboration arrangement with Western Australia's Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development.
Beam Suntory (Suntory Global Spirits): providing regulatory advice relating to the sale, marketing and promotion of non-alcoholic beverage products (alcohol alternatives) in Australia.
Advising a high-profile agribusiness on the strategic acquisition of a 185-hectare vineyard and associated water assets located in the Riverland, South Australia.
Lift Cancer Care Services: Advising on the drafting and negotiation of a long-term commercial lease to support the significantly expanded availability of specialised allied health services in South Australia.