Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a privately held global professional services firm focused on turnaround and restructuring, performance improvement, and transaction advisory. Founded in 1983 by Tony Alvarez II and Bryan Marsal, the firm is headquartered in New York and operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific.
For the chemicals and broader materials sector, A&M supports producers and distributors with operational and financial improvement, including manufacturing and supply‑chain optimization, pricing and margin management, working‑capital and procurement programs, carve‑outs and integrations, M&A due diligence, and independent business reviews. The firm also provides interim management and restructuring leadership for underperforming or highly leveraged assets, as well as forensic, disputes and investigations, tax, and valuation services for complex, cross‑border portfolios.