Christine Dower

Counsel

Washington, DC

+1 202 756 8963

Washington, DC

+1 202 756 8963

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Christine Dower advises suppliers, brand owners, and investors on the business and regulatory complexities across the highly regulated, ever-evolving, alcohol and intoxicating hemp beverage industries.

Clients rely on Christine for thoughtful and actionable legal guidance on commercial agreements, navigating distributor relationships, trade practice compliance, and brand marketing initiatives.

Results

Draft and negotiate supply and distribution agreements for national and international alcohol suppliers
Counsel suppliers and brand owners on state franchise law termination and renewal issues across multiple jurisdictions
Assist private equity clients with regulatory counsel on partnering with and purchasing alcohol companies

Provide beverage portfolios with route-to-market restructuring to optimize franchise compliance and brand control
Guide suppliers through tied-house compliance in co-marketing and promotional arrangements
Support celebrity-backed brands in various sponsorship and licensing agreements
Assist suppliers and retailers through sponsorship agreements
Advise beverage companies on the regulatory considerations when expanding into the hemp-derived and non-alcoholic beverage categories
Represent alcohol suppliers in arbitration, litigation, and government investigations.
Help technology platforms navigate the regulatory landscape of state-by-state distribution, marketing and advertising regulations

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Capabilities and industries

Government & Lobbying Strategies Alcohol

Regional markets

United States

Credentials

Education