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