David Makarechian

David Makarechian is a prominent lawyer and partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, where he holds several key positions1:

Professional Roles

• Chair of O'Melveny's Emerging Technologies Group
• Head of O'Melveny's Northern California Corporate Department
• Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Expertise and Experience

David Makarechian has over 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on the technology and emerging growth company sectors.1 His areas of expertise include:

• Representing acquirers and targets in Silicon Valley, nationally, and internationally
• Working with public and private companies, venture capital and private equity investors, multinational corporations, and sovereign wealth funds
• Corporate governance and 1934 Act reporting for public companies
• Representing venture-backed companies and investors

Notable Achievements

• Led counsel in hundreds of mergers and acquisitions, ranging from $1 million to over $4 billion
• Handled numerous venture capital, angel, and private equity financings
• Co-founded O'Melveny's Singapore office and served as a member of the firm's Asia Practice for about five years1

Industry Focus

Makarechian's practice covers a wide range of technology sectors, including:

• Security and identity management
• Augmented and virtual reality
• Energy technology and renewables
• Semiconductor technologies and equipment
• Enterprise SaaS, blockchain, AI, cloud computing, and data analytics
• Food-tech and ag-tech sectors

Recognition

David Makarechian has received recognition from several prestigious legal publications:

• Recognized as one of the top international lawyers in Singapore by Chambers & Partners, International Financial Law Review, and Legal 5001
• Described as "professional and detail-oriented" and "very cool and pragmatic" by Chambers & Partners1
• Praised as "responsive, diligent, and thorough" by clients in The Legal 5001

Education

• J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, 1993
• B.A. from Colorado College, 19881

David Makarechian's extensive experience and expertise in corporate law and emerging technologies make him a valuable asset to O'Melveny & Myers LLP and a respected figure in the legal community.