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Alexander Chmel

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Managing Director and Head of Legal (Europe and Asia) at PSP Investments | Investissements PSP
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Alex is the Managing Director and Head of Legal for Europe and Asia at PSP Investments, with deep expertise in M&A, financing, and cross-border compliance. A McGill University law graduate, he previously spent eight years at CDPQ, where he built the London legal team from one to fifteen people to support major international investments.

Outside of his legal career, Alex is a keen skier and cyclist, demonstrating a passion for outdoor and endurance sports. His professional persona is often described as understated and calm, which complements the focus required for these activities.

Alex was recognized for his professional accomplishments by being named in The Lawyers prestigious Hot 100 list for 2024.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Managing Director and Head of Legal (Europe and Asia)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Global Investments
He leads legal affairs for Europe and Asia for PSP Investments and previously managed significant international infrastructure and private equity deals for CDPQ.
Building Legal Teams
He successfully grew CDPQ's London legal team from a single person to a fifteen-person team and has spoken publicly about building dynamic international teams.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Managing Director and Head of Legal (Europe and Asia)
PSP Investments | Investissements PSP
8-2017 - 1-2026
Managing Director, Head of Legal - Europe and APAC
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
1-2008 - 7-2017
Senior Corporate Counsel
Rio Tinto
2005 - 1-2008
Legal Counsel, M&A and Governance
Alcan
2002 - 2005
Associate
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Education
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
McGill University
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.)
McGill University
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