Dentons

Counsel, Life Sciences practice

Alexander Kovalev is a counsel in Dentons’ Moscow office. For 15 years he has advised major multinational and Russian companies on M&A transactions, venture capital transactions, setting up joint ventures, investment and restructuring in various sectors of the economy.

Alexander focuses on life sciences M&A. He also has experience supporting projects for localization of manufacturing of products and PPP projects, and advising on commercial aspects of pharmaceutical and other companies.

• Counsel, Dentons, Moscow, 2018–present
• Partner, DS Law, Moscow, 2015–2018
• Senior Associate, Pepeliaev Group, Moscow, 2012–2015
• Head of Corporate practice, KIAP (Korelskiy Ischuk Astafiev & Partners), Moscow, 2010–2011
• Associate, Baker & McKenzie, Moscow, 2011–2012, 2008–2009
• Associate, PwC Legal, Moscow, 2007–2008
• Head of Corporate and Employment practice, Direct Group, Moscow, 2005–2007
• Associate, White & Case, Moscow, 2004–2005

Russian, English

California Polytechnic State University, US-Russia Young Leaders Exchange Program, 2002-2003, master`s level business and law classes

Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service, 1997-2002, law degree (major in civil and business law)

International School of Foreign Languages, San Diego, 1998