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McDermott Will & Schulte

Food & Beverages: Alcohol

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McDermott Will & Schulte

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Food & Beverages: Alcohol - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte has a talented team with prowess in an array of sophisticated alcohol law matters at both federal and state level. Its expertise includes advising high profile clients on audits and investigations by regulatory bodies, in addition to working on legislative issues. The team demonstrates notable skill in handling complex litigation and transactions for national and international supplier-tier clients, as well as private equity firms and beverage companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte advised Sycamore Partners on pre-closing regulatory diligence and post-closing alcohol licensing transition and ownership disclosures across 50 states in relation to its acquisition of Walgreens.

Strengths

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  • In working through federal and state regulatory questions, the firm has excellent insight into government processes and the handling of matters.

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  • Their lawyers are all incredibly knowledgeable with great acuity on the legal side as well as knowledge of the sectors they specialize in. Beyond their legal capabilities, they are also easy to work with.

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  • The team is very practical, offering deep client relationships and industry contacts. They have a pulse on what's going on, a unique perspective on where the industry is going, and provide advice accordingly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alva Mather
    Alva Mather

    Alva Mather

    Alva Mather is recognized for advising on a broad range of issues including regulatory matters, distribution agreements and marketing compliance, as well as significant M&A deals in the alcoholic beverage space.

    • Alva has a good feel for the regulatory environment in the US, and is very commercially-minded and practical.

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    • She understands our business very well and is responsive. She sees where the issues are and provides good counsel in preparing to address those issues.

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    • Alva is an excellent partner to work with. She is extremely responsive and always willing to help.

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