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Alain Decombe

Alain Decombe

France 2026

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Practice Areas

Alain Decombe, ‎deputy chair for international operations and managing partner of the Paris office, advises on all types of corporate transactions, both in France and internationally, including many strategic M&A transactions. He is well-known for his ability to structure and negotiate complex deals in a practical and business-oriented manner, and lead them to a successful conclusion. Mr. Decombe regularly advises multinational corporations and private equity funds on their investments in many industry sectors, with particular experience in life sciences, but also food, industrial gases and highly engineered products, among others.

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Pharma/Life Sciences: Corporate - France

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Individual Editorial

Alain Decombe maintains an eminent reputation for his advice on corporate transactions in the life sciences sector. He is adept at assisting with cross-border mandates. He joined Orrick in May 2026.

Editorial individuel

Alain Decombe a une excellente réputation pour ses conseils en matière de corporate dans le secteur des sciences de la vie. Il est apte à aider dans le cadre de dossiers cross-borders. Il a rejoint Orrick en Mai 2026.

Strengths

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  • Alain is a star, with incredible vision and knowledge of the market.

    Pharma/Life Sciences: CorporateChambers France
  • He takes the time necessary to understand the specificity of the case to have more impact and provide tailor-made solutions.

    Pharma/Life Sciences: CorporateChambers France
  • Alain Decombe provides high responsiveness and pragmatic approach.

    Pharma/Life Sciences: CorporateChambers France
  • He brings his extensive expertise on international issues in the healthcare field.

    Pharma/Life Sciences: CorporateChambers France
  • Alain est une star, doté d'une vision et d'une connaissance du marché incroyables.
    Pharma/Life Sciences: CorporateChambers France
  • Il prend le temps nécessaire pour comprendre la spécificité de chaque cas afin d'avoir un impact plus important et de proposer des solutions sur mesure.

    Pharma/Life Sciences: CorporateChambers France

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