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Based in the firm’s Seattle office, Chris Lynch is a business lawyer who advises clients on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and government contracting matters across a range of industries, including technology, interactive entertainment, waste and recycling, and hospitality. He also works with businesses operating in regulated sectors such as cannabis, alcoholic beverages, and solid waste management.
Chris focuses on understanding each client’s business goals and working through the legal and regulatory issues that can affect how those goals are achieved. He regularly assists clients with structuring and negotiating transactions and has experience working with both emerging companies and more established businesses in complex industries. In addition to advising on complex transactions, clients rely on Chris to oversee sophisticated matters requiring collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, allowing them to have confidence that every aspect of a transaction or dispute is managed with their broader business objectives in mind.
Licensed in Washington and California, Chris brings a cross-jurisdictional perspective to his work, particularly for clients operating along the West Coast. In addition to transactional matters, he has experience working with regulatory agencies and industry groups on rulemaking and legislative processes, including drafting and reviewing proposed regulations and legislation.
Outside of his practice, Chris is an avid gym-goer and gamer. He was a Division I collegiate swimmer and previously held certifications in exercise and strength training, including USA Weightlifting and CrossFit.
