People
Alain Dermarkar
Biography
Alain serves as the U.S. Co-Head of Private Equity, U.S. Co-Head of M&A and is a member of the Board.
With a robust practice that focuses on U.S. and international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other strategic transactions, including minority investments and joint ventures, Alain’s extensive experience in M&A and PE has positioned him as a key figure in the industry. Alain’s private capital and strategic clients operate and invest in a diverse range of industries including: technology; manufacturing; aerospace/defense; environmental; construction; business services; healthcare; consumer products; energy; and real estate. Alain has an impressive track record, having completed transactions exceeding USD275 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.
In addition to his transactional work, Alain provides comprehensive advisory services, including:
Capital Raising Transactions: Guiding clients through the complexities of raising capital to support growth and strategic initiatives;
Corporate Governance: Advising on best practices and regulatory compliance to ensure robust governance frameworks;
Takeover Preparedness: Preparing clients for potential takeover scenarios to safeguard their interests; and
SPAC Transactions: Offering specialized counsel on Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) related transactions.
Practice areas
- Funds and asset management
- Private equity
- M and A JVs and corporate reorganizations
- Corporate and M&A
- Tech transactions
- Emerging growth
- Private client
Sectors
- Private capital
- Technology
- Consumer and retail
- Infrastructure and transport
- Industrials and manufacturing
- Private equity
- Communications media and entertainment
- Chemicals
Selected experience
- Areas Worldwide, a portfolio company of PAI Partners, in its acquisition of Travel Hospitality Services a U.S.-based airport food, beverage, and retail concessions business.
- J.F. Lehman in multiple transactions, including: Sale of Narda-Miteq to Amphenol Corporation, a supplier of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions. USD2bn take-private of Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc. Acquisition of Atomic Transport, LLC. Acquisition and subsequent sale of Lone Star Disposal. Acquisition of Narda-MITEQ from L3Harris. Acquisition of Global Marine Group, a leading provider of subsea cable installation and maintenance services. Acquisition of Integrated Global Services. Acquisition of Envirosafe Services of Ohio, Inc. and its acquisition of Worldwide Recovery Systems, Inc. and Yes Management Inc by its portfolio company Crystal Clean. Acquisition of Murphy Pipeline Contractors, its acquisition of Insight Pipe Contracting and its acquisition of Creekside by its portfolio company PURIS. Acquisitions of majority stakes in Reclamation Technologies USA and Tradewater to establish an environmental services platform. Acquisition of majority stakes in Reclamation Technologies USA, LLC and Tradewater LLC & Affiliates,to establish an environmental services platform.
- Sale of Narda-Miteq to Amphenol Corporation, a supplier of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions.
- USD2bn take-private of Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc.
- Acquisition of Atomic Transport, LLC.
- Acquisition and subsequent sale of Lone Star Disposal.
- Acquisition of Narda-MITEQ from L3Harris.
- Acquisition of Global Marine Group, a leading provider of subsea cable installation and maintenance services.
- Acquisition of Integrated Global Services.
- Acquisition of Envirosafe Services of Ohio, Inc. and its acquisition of Worldwide Recovery Systems, Inc. and Yes Management Inc by its portfolio company Crystal Clean.
Education
- BS, Business Administration and Management, Boston University, 2000
- JD, Law, Georgetown University, 2006
- MBA, Business Administration, Georgetown University, 2006
Admissions
- Attorney-at-law, State of Massachusetts, U.S., 2006
- Attorney-at-law, State of Texas, U.S., 2011
Languages
- French