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Alva Mather

Alva Mather

USA 2026

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Alva Mather is the global head of McDermott’s Regulatory Practice Group and a member of the Firm’s Management Committee, and heads the Alcohol Group. As a nationally recognized go-to lawyer for alcohol beverage regulatory, commercial and M&A matters, clients say that Alva “comes to the situation with clear leadership and strong knowledge of the food and beverage industry.” She combines her extensive knowledge of the commercial and legal landscape as well as deep understanding of the beverage industry to help clients mitigate risk, respond to challenges, and capture and pursue new business opportunities.

View more at: https://www.mcdermottlaw.com/people/mather-alva-c/

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Food & Beverages: Alcohol - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

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

    Food & Beverages: AlcoholChambers Guide to the USA
  • 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.

    Food & Beverages: AlcoholChambers Guide to the USA
  • Alva is an excellent partner to work with. She is extremely responsive and always willing to help.

    Food & Beverages: AlcoholChambers Guide to the USA

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