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Alain A Dermarkar

Alain A Dermarkar

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Alain is US Co-Head of Private Equity and Private Equity Sector Lead – US. He focuses on U.S. and international mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including minority investments and joint ventures.

Alain’s private equity and strategic clients operate and invest in various industries including technology, manufacturing, aerospace/defense, environmental, construction, healthcare, consumer products, energy and real estate.

Alain has an impressive track record, having completed transactions exceeding US$275 billion for public and private companies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, as well as for private equity firms. His expertise in handling high-value transactions underscores his leadership in the M&A and PE sectors.

Alain also counsels clients on capital raising transactions, corporate governance, and takeover preparedness, and has advised on numerous special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) related transactions.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - Texas

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Alain Dermarkar is a talent in the Texas corporate market, demonstrating particular strength in M&A. He possesses expertise across a broad range of industries, including life sciences and professional services.

Private Equity: Buyouts - Texas

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Alain Dermarkar is a talent in the Texas corporate market, demonstrating particular strength in M&A. He possesses expertise across a broad range of industries, including life sciences and professional services.

Strengths

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  • He is one of the most creative, pragmatic and insightful attorneys I have ever worked with.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • Alain is commercially-savvy. He approaches each issue in a way that is both protective of our interests and practical to the issues at hand and our business objectives.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • Alain is a go-to partner for any legal matter. His expertise, experience and the calmness with which he handles all matters is a true asset in outside counsel.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • Alain is a real expert in the field.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is organized, commercial and responsive.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA

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California

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District of Columbia

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New York

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