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 Regulatory & Distribution Practice. 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.
Representing over 30% of the largest alcohol companies in the world, Alva’s clients include brewers, distillers, wineries, importers and retailers. She also represents clients in the growing cannabis space and has in-depth knowledge of the evolving legal and regulatory issues facing this industry. Alva’s work spans high-stakes audits, investigations, arbitration and litigation, as well as other areas affecting alcohol beverage and cannabis companies such as intellectual property, trade and tax. Her practice is on the forefront of emerging trends in the alcohol industry, including alcohol delivery services, new beverage collaborations and e-commerce.
As companies look to break into or expand their footprint in the alcohol industry, they turn to Alva for her extensive experience advising clients in major M&A transactions. Non-traditional beverage companies, large alcohol producers and private equity clients confidently rely on her to guide them through the ever-changing regulatory landscape of alcohol production, distribution and delivery, both through contemplated transactions and on an ongoing basis.
Alva often writes about and speaks on trends and regulatory matters affecting the alcohol and cannabis space. She is a co-editor of McDermott’s Alcohol Law Advisor blog and a frequent speaker at alcohol beverage industry conferences.
