Premier Regulatory and Compliance Counsel for Beverage and Consumer Product Brands Nationwide.
Malkin Law, P.A., represents alcohol beverage, cannabis and hemp, non-alcoholic beverage, and food & CPG companies at every stage of growth – from launch to scale to exit.
Premier Legal Representation For Beverage, Cannabis And Food Consumer Product Brands
Industries We Serve
Alcohol Beverages
Spirits, wine, beer, RTDs, and cider. TTB compliance, state licensing, distribution, M&A, and brand protection for producers, importers, and distributors.
Cannabis & Hemp
THC beverages, hemp-derived products, and emerging categories. Federal and state regulatory navigation, licensing, IP, and commercial agreements.
Non-Alcoholic & Food / CPG
Non-alcoholic beverages and food & consumer packaged goods brands. FDA compliance, co-manufacturing, distribution, trademark protection, and exits.
Legal Services
Fractional General Counsel
Embedded legal strategy without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Regulatory & Compliance
Federal and state compliance for alcohol, cannabis, and CPG sectors.
Licensing
IP monetization, brand licensing, and distribution license management.
Distribution & Franchise
Agreements, exit rights, territory disputes, and supply chain structure.
Trademarks & IP
Search, registration, portfolio management, enforcement, and defense.
Due Diligence & M&A
Pre-close legal review that surfaces risk and protects deal value.
Commercial Contracts
Vendor, co-man, employment, and operational agreements.
Distillery Audits
Operational and compliance audits for distilleries, wineries, and breweries.
Fractional General Counsel
Embedded legal strategy without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Regulatory & Compliance
Federal and state compliance for alcohol, cannabis, and CPG sectors.
Licensing
IP monetization, brand licensing, and distribution license management.
Distribution & Franchise
Agreements, exit rights, territory disputes, and supply chain structure.
Trademarks & IP
Search, registration, portfolio management, enforcement, and defense.
Due Diligence & M&A
Pre-close legal review that surfaces risk and protects deal value.
Commercial Contracts
Vendor, co-man, employment, and operational agreements.
Distillery Audits
Operational and compliance audits for distilleries, wineries, and breweries.
Comprehensive Regulatory And Compliance Counsel Since 2013
At Malkin Law, P.A., we represent brand owners, producers, importers, distributors, and operators in the most regulated consumer product sectors in the U.S. Whether you’re navigating a licensing application, drafting a co-manufacturing agreement, or preparing for an acquisition, we bring the industry knowledge and business-first approach your company needs.
We deliver more than legal advice. We act as strategic partners at every stage of growth. Our work spans distillery audits, high-stakes M&A due diligence, distribution agreements, regulatory compliance, IP protection, and fractional general counsel for domestic and international brands expanding in the U.S.
Because the cannabis, hemp, and non-alcoholic beverage markets evolve quickly, we stay ahead of regulatory and business trends to keep your operations moving forward.
Thought Leaders Backed By Experience And Practical Solutions
We deliver more than legal advice. We act as strategic partners at every stage of growth. Our work spans distillery audits, high-stakes M&A due diligence, distribution agreements, regulatory compliance, IP protection, and fractional general counsel for domestic and international brands expanding in the U.S.
Because the cannabis, hemp, and non-alcoholic beverage markets evolve quickly, we stay ahead of regulatory and business trends to keep your operations moving forward.
Partner With Leaders In The Beverage, Cannabis, and CPG Legal Space
Your business deserves counsel that understands the realities of the CPG and highly regulated beverage marketplace. Contact Malkin Law today to discuss how we can support your next stage of growth.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Ryan Malkin is an expert in alcoholic beverage law with good networks within the industry and with state and federal regulatory bodies. Ryan knows our business, works well with our commercial colleagues in sales and marketing, and through his pragmatic and commercial-centered approach, we view him as a valued extension to our compliance and legal team.”
Will Payne
William Grant & Sons
“I am a big fan of the way you continue to help small businesses navigate the complicated landscape of the legalities of the liquor industry.”
Simon Ford
Co-Founder of Ford’s Gin
“Your counsel is so important for small companies like ours – Vantguard. Thanks for all your efforts and for your depth of knowledge of our industry!”
Dan Butler
Region Director, Vantguard
“Malkin Law is almost an extension of Edrington’s legal team”
Mike Zitelli
General Counsel, Edrington Americas
Meet The Team
Malkin Law is here to help you.
Contact us today at 305-763-8539, through our scheduling link, or use the online contact form below.
