‘Their lawyers are highly responsive, readily available, professional, and above all, deeply knowledgeable about business and commercial issues. The Gide team provides excellent advice and proactive solutions. They also demonstrate very strong negotiation skills.’

‘I appreciate David-James Sebag’s positive approach to drive projects and deals to completion. He negotiates effectively on behalf of his clients and draws on his deep corporate and finance experience to structure practical solutions. Second on the team is Julien Negroni who handles many of our corporate projects. He is an excellent corporate lawyer with broad experience and we find him to proactively handle our many and varied projects.’

‘We work very regularly with Axelle Toulemonde, Donald Davy and Diane Jouffroy and are very satisfied with their support. Highly available, responsive and with a strong business acumen, they are invaluable assets in our negotiations.’

‘Gide is a top international firm. What sets them apart from many firms is their excellent reactivity to matters that arise whether only simple questions or major projects. I also appreciate their transparency to keep us informed as the projects progress.’

‘Gide has led the drafting and negotiation of key documents such as investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and employment contracts, often under tight timelines and complex regulatory frameworks.

‘Louis Oudot de Dainville is very knowledgeable about market practices and quick to prioritise during negotiations.’

‘Jones Day distinguishes itself from its competitors through the quality of its services. High-quality legal advice and added value, support during negotiations, an approach that combines high standards with pragmatism and impeccable responsiveness.’

‘Jones Day offers advice on several complex topics in a perfectly coordinated manner. The partner in charge of our projects briefed his colleagues before our discussions, saving us considerable time at each stage of our projects. Jones Day’s expertise in Venture Capital and BSPCEs seemed particularly robust, allowing us to skillfully negotiate the shareholders’ agreement and BSPCE plans.’

‘The team stands out for its responsiveness and ability to provide clear, practical, and rapid answers, even on complex topics. They have a deep understanding of our sector and know how to tailor their advice to the operational context. The interpersonal relationships are smooth, which facilitates collaboration.’

‘An excellent team, among the most cutting-edge in venture capital. Responsive, efficient, and always friendly during negotiations, they are our greatest asset when we want to ensure rapid progress on a deal. We never have any availability issues. We don’t even need to worry because the teams are stable over time and provide meticulous client support.’

‘Jean-Gabriel Griboul and Charles Gavoty offer availability, negotiation skills, confidence and quality of advice.’

‘Jean-Gabriel Griboul brings experience in fundraising, is easy to work with and has a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and negotiation.’

‘The Goodwin team we had the pleasure of working with is exceptional in its ability to immediately grasp business issues, demonstrate rigorous legal reasoning, possess a keen understanding of situations, and proactively propose creative and effective solutions. And all this within very short timeframes and under all circumstances. The team has extensive technical expertise and rare agility.’

‘Goodwin’s team stands out for its rare combination of high-level technical expertise and a genuine understanding of business challenges. It is particularly responsive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented. It also distinguishes itself through its international approach and seamless cross-border coordination. In terms of service quality, the team is readily available, flexible, and committed to adapting its working methods to the specific needs of its clients.’

‘Within the team, Thomas Dupont Sentilles stands out. His extensive experience in tech companies, his genuine understanding of business challenges, and his ability to translate complex legal issues make him a leading strategic advisor. His solution-oriented approach and his capacity to anticipate potential roadblocks in negotiations, combined with his strong interpersonal skills, make him highly valued by his clients and partners.’

‘Louis Taslé d’Heliand stands out for his exceptional responsiveness and unwavering attention to his clients. He fosters a genuine climate of trust, bringing a true sense of calm to case management. His grasp of the issues at stake and his ability to find balanced solutions make him a reliable partner and a valuable asset in negotiations.’

‘Xavier Leroux is an expert yet pragmatic, readily available, and provides excellent analysis of all aspects of the case.’

‘Anne-Charlotte Rivière and Louis Taslé d’Héliand assist us on numerous deals and have an in-depth understanding of our internal challenges. They consistently demonstrate exceptional responsiveness and possess a thorough grasp of market practices, making their team a true strategic partner.’

‘Compared to other teams in the market, they rank among the highest-performing and most reliable, thanks to their unique combination of technical expertise, close client relationships, and operational agility.’

‘Professional, creative and aggressive.’

‘Olivier Vuillod is a trusted advisor. His advice is both concise and pragmatic, which is what you look for in venture transactions. His experience and knowledge in the field has been very helpful. Projects have been moving along smoothly as a result of his organisation and communication. ’

‘Orrick is outstanding for two main reasons. First, they have exceptional lawyers on their team, professionals who are not only highly knowledgeable but also deeply committed. They work tirelessly and are always willing to provide the best possible support. Second, Orrick has an extensive client base across the ecosystem, from investors to companies and beyond. This breadth of experience gives them unparalleled collective knowledge, enabling them to offer world-class advice, creative and innovative solutions, and valuable insights into market trends.’

‘We are lucky to work closely with Olivier Vuillod and Manon Speich, and they are both outstanding. They are extremely experienced, accessible and are always keen to support us in every possible way, all while being great fun to collaborate with. They also excel in engaging with different stakeholders across the ecosystem, from founders to other law firms. We have great trust in them and rely on their expertise often.’

‘Extremely strong technical skills. Exceptionally good negotiators. In-depth mastery of both French and Anglo-Saxon law. Complete knowledge of startup and VC agreements.’

‘Léa Fiorenza, the associate, is exceptionally talented for her age. Sharp, highly competent, and remarkably reliable, including in negotiations. Olivier Vuillod lives up to his reputation, he is probably the best lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of working with.’

‘The Orrick team is attentive, drives projects forward and show great knowledge in the field. ’

‘The team distinguishes itself through its responsiveness, its ability to deliver highly relevant advice, and its high level of expertise, particularly within the scale-up and tech ecosystem. It combines strong sector specialisation with a strategic vision of market practices, especially regarding fundraising and negotiations.’

‘Olivier Legrand stands out for his extensive technical expertise and his ability to secure complex transactions while maintaining a pragmatic and business-oriented approach. Olivier is also noted for his responsiveness, his teaching skills, and his negotiation abilities, which bring real added value to discussions with investors.’

‘Their main strengths lie in the competence and complementary skills of their members, their attention to detail, and their ability to propose tailored and effective solutions.’

Their approach is especially insightful in managing their clients’ cases, and they readily negotiate the best possible terms for their clients’ transactions. They are also very available throughout the entire process, which is essential in this type of operation. Furthermore, their post-collaboration follow-up is highly valued.’

‘We highly recommend Olivier Legrand, an excellent advisor in the field of VC and PE fundraising. He is always one step ahead in understanding negotiation strategies and how to best protect his clients’ interests.’

‘This team stands out primarily for its professionalism, responsiveness and consistently high-quality support. They demonstrate attentive listening to needs and exceptional availability, fostering a lasting relationship of trust.’

‘UGGC’s PE team is truly remarkable. It stands out for its very high level of legal expertise, systematic responsiveness, and excellent knowledge of the sector and market practices. This has made it a key partner for many years.’

‘The PE team is led by Charles-Emmanuel Prieur, who is a wise advisor, always very useful in complex negotiations. He is very technically sound and often initiates innovations that help to finalise transactions.’

‘Responsive and professional team, clear and pragmatic approach. Smooth collaboration.’

‘UGGC Avocats’ Private Equity team stands out for its technical expertise, responsiveness, and highly pragmatic approach to transactions. It fully understands the strategic challenges and positions itself as a true partner, going beyond the traditional role of legal counsel.’

‘Compared to its competitors, it is among the strongest teams in the mid-cap market. It combines expertise, close client relationships, and efficiency. The team also adopts a modern and agile approach, whether in its communication, billing, or use of digital tools, which makes collaboration particularly seamless and effective.’

‘Within the team, Charles-Emmanuel Prieur stands out for his exceptional technical expertise, his ability to anticipate challenges, and his strategic acumen in managing operations.’

‘The team is available, responsive, attentive and extremely professional.’

‘A competent team that is extremely supportive.’

‘Responsiveness, mastery of the subjects, knowledge of the issues.’

‘Guillaume Vitrich has knowledge of the tech sector and associated challenges.’

‘The August Debouzy team stands out for its rare combination of technical expertise, strategic acumen, and rapid execution capabilities. They fully understand the complex challenges of our dual-use business, at the intersection of space, defence and digital technologies, and translate them into concrete, secure, and pragmatic solutions.’

‘Their strength lies as much in the quality of their individuals as in their collective working methods: exemplary availability, a collaborative approach, seamless coordination between different departments, and a consistent level of commitment, even on highly technical or sensitive matters.’

‘François Richard stands out in particular. He combines rigorous technical expertise with an excellent understanding of our operational challenges, making him a trusted advisor and a true partner on a daily basis.’

‘François demonstrates a rare ability to manage complex cases with composure and efficiency, always remaining focused on our strategic priorities. His responsiveness, clear explanations, and reliable execution foster a lasting climate of trust and ensure smooth and effective collaboration.’

‘Julien Aucomte has deep understanding of market practice and client needs. Deal leadership. Strong ability to work across cultures and help international clients to business in France.’

‘Understanding of market practice, technical expertise, availability, client interests. Very good value for money service providers as well.’

‘The team is very available to its clients, responsive, and up-to-date on market practices.’

‘The team has a highly commendable business acumen. You can tell that the team is deeply committed to its clients, while remaining focused on what matters most. The value for money is excellent.’

‘Alexandre Ghesquière and Martin Wartelle  perfectly exemplify the qualities mentioned about the team. Responsiveness, a strong service orientation, and the ability to demonstrate sound business judgment and negotiate effectively.’

‘We have had the pleasure of collaborating with the law firm Bignon Lebray on several cross-border private equity and venture capital transactions, particularly with Alexandre Ghesquière and his team. We especially appreciated not only Mr. Ghesquière and his team’s excellent technical skills, but also their pragmatic and business-oriented approach, as well as the remarkable efficiency of our collaboration.’

‘Beyond their undeniable legal expertise, they demonstrate an exceptional ability to communicate clearly and concisely with our shared clients, including a major European VC fund with whom we work regularly. This quality of communication proves particularly valuable in the context of complex transactions where clear legal explanations are essential for our shared clients’ strategic decision-making.’

‘We wish to emphasise the excellent quality of the Delsol Avocats private equity team. All our collaborations with this firm have been extremely satisfactory. We particularly appreciate the diligence, professionalism, and expertise demonstrated by their teams at every stage. Working with Delsol Avocats is always a guarantee of rigour and trust.’

‘All our interactions have always been excellent. Communication with them is particularly efficient and pleasant.’

‘The team at Delsol Avocats with whom we work is young, dynamic, and extremely responsive. They are competent and quick to provide sound advice. Their document drafting is remarkable for its clarity and impeccable presentation. Their perfect command of communication tools and electronic signature systems, makes interactions with this firm very smooth and efficient.’

‘Henri-Louis Delsol stands out for his extensive knowledge of possible business strategies and his straightforward, relevant advice for companies. His presentation of legal matters is direct, clear, and easily understandable, even for non-lawyers. Like the members of his team, he is very accessible despite an undoubtedly busy schedule.’

‘They are true dealmakers, always on board to find innovative and pro-business solutions – a real asset.’

‘Good teamwork on cross-functional projects. Team responsiveness. Good understanding of the issues.’

‘Available, competent, reliable.’

‘One of the best French teams for venture capital transactions, among other services. Availability, expertise, situational awareness and excellent value for money.’

‘Thomas Saltiel and Charlotte Viandaz have excellent expertise, immense availability and great situational awareness.’

‘The team is responsive and adapts to our specific situations.’

‘I work regularly with Virginie Belle, who has a real knack for understanding how I operate and for informing my decisions by clearly explaining the implications of each important clause in an agreement. I also appreciate her firm yet ego-free approach during negotiations.’

‘Excellent understanding of new technologies, their implications, and the competition. Very clear and instructive support in setting up transactions and explaining contracts.’

‘Alexandre Omaggio provided highly skilled support; his explanations were always transparent and clear. His understanding of the technologies and his willingness to grasp how they work are very reassuring. He has a complete grasp of his files and takes the time to explain contracts in detail until his client fully understands all the implications of their commitments before signing. He demonstrates a high level of professionalism.’

‘Responsiveness and quality of exchanges.’

‘Highly experienced and trustworthy team. Very well suited to support a founder, CEO and Investor.’

‘Samira Friggeri is very quick to respond and proactive in finding solutions.’

‘A highly committed team with excellent industry knowledge. Samira Frigerri is an excellent negotiator and knows the sector perfectly.’

‘Defending the client’s interests. Tenacity. Rigour.’

‘The Orsay team is efficient and seeks to find balanced solutions.’

‘Samira Friggeri has depth of expertise, anticipation of problems and commitment.’

‘An exceptional team with unparalleled expertise and a very good understanding of the venture capital market.’

‘The team is highly committed and delivers: efficient and fast.’

‘The Villechenon team stands out thanks to a winning combination of technical excellence and agility. Their greatest strength is their pragmatism. They are true business partners who understand our operational challenges and offer concrete solutions. Their responsiveness and the availability of their associates are decisive assets.’

‘Morgan Hunault-Berret combines strategic vision with composure in handling complex cases. She has the ability to simplify even the most tense situations and to lead negotiations with great efficiency. She is a lawyer you can rely on to successfully complete a strategic transaction.’

‘Alexander Kotopoulis has the ability to anticipate potential roadblocks and to secure every aspect of a transaction, even the most intricate. His reliability and commitment make him an essential pillar on whom we rely for all our technical and high-stakes cases.’

‘Morgan Hunault-Berret has an extremely thorough knowledge of her industry, which allows her to have a very clear understanding of the proposed solutions and their associated risks. The meetings are therefore very effective. Morgan also has excellent customer relationship skills.’

The Villechenon team is both highly competent, responsive, professional and very attentive to our specific needs.’

‘I’ve been using them for years and they’re excellent! Very attentive.’

‘Always very available and attentive. Defends our interests as if they were their own. Enjoys finding innovative solutions to problems. Excellent interpersonal skills.’

‘Fabien Billet has a keen understanding of opposing parties and the right balance to strike in a negotiation. Christophe Cussaguet has excellent command of all cases, immediate availability, unparalleled productivity.’

‘The team distinguishes itself through its strong expertise in supporting innovative and growing companies, as well as the investors who back them. It stands out for its nuanced understanding of the specific challenges of fundraising, and also for its ability to handle a wider range of transactions, including refinancing and capital restructurings.’

‘The practice, driven by an agile and readily available team, combines technical rigour with transactional pragmatism. It ranks among the market’s leading teams, notably for its ability to legally secure often complex transactions while maintaining the smooth flow of the fundraising process. The team also demonstrates innovation in its collaborative working methods with clients and other advisors, its approach to billing, and its strong commitment to developing long-term relationships. This agility and adaptability are a major advantage compared to more institutional teams.’

‘Fabien Billet is a true dealmaker. His experience, strategic vision, and keen negotiation skills make him an indispensable partner, capable of resolving complex situations and safeguarding his clients’ interests.’

‘I collaborate very regularly on cases with Walter Billet. We particularly enjoy working with them. Their pragmatic and business-oriented approach moves cases forward.’

‘The team is very responsive, listening to the client’s needs and adapting the solution that will best fit our challenge. They provide up-to-date information on market trends. In addition to their professional qualities, the team is very friendly.’

‘Excellent availability and efficiency. Very good listening skills and ability to adapt to the issues at hand.’

‘Stanislas Richoillez, Benjamin Leroy, and Mathilde Spagnol assisted us with a leveraged buyout where the interests of the various stakeholders were not entirely aligned. They successfully defended our interests while maintaining effective collaboration with the other parties involved. They demonstrated excellent availability within a tight timeframe.’

‘A very responsive, available, competent and friendly team!’

‘This team emphasizes clear communication, responsiveness to requests, and the ability to quickly adapt to client needs.’

‘The team strives to differentiate itself through service quality, close client relationships, and a flexible approach tailored to each client’s specific needs.’

‘Solid technical expertise and in-depth industry knowledge. Customer-centric approach with attentive and personalised follow-up. Versatility and complementary skill sets, enabling the team to handle a wide range of topics. Reputation for reliability, adherence to deadlines, and rigorous execution. Positioning relative to competitors.’

‘The team has demonstrated its capacity for innovation. I would like to highlight Guillaume Ferrand, whose rise illustrates the team’s dynamism and ability to renew itself. His involvement, responsiveness and the quality of his analyses make him a particularly valued contact.’

‘A dynamic team with very strong expertise, particularly in private equity.’

‘Thibaut Caharel is a highly experienced and talented private equity lawyer. He is particularly distinguished by his responsiveness, rigorous analysis, pragmatism, and interpersonal skills. Guillaume Ferrand is the department’s rising star. He stands out for his exceptional dynamism and strong technical expertise. Overall, the team provides high-quality support while remaining approachable and very friendly.’

‘This team is distinguished above all by its operational efficiency and exceptional availability. It combines strong interpersonal skills with a resolutely solution-oriented approach, making it a truly trusted partner in managing projects.’

‘The team stands out for its exceptional expertise in fundraising, an area in which it has earned a solid reputation, while also being capable of handling a wider range of complex transactions. Its strength lies in the combined technical expertise of its three partners and their close client relationships, which guarantee tailored support and a deep understanding of strategic issues.’

‘Guillaume Ferrand demonstrates a high level of professionalism: entirely dedicated to his clients and possessing a deep understanding of their challenges, brilliant and inventive, he manages to find innovative solutions to overcome impasses with dynamism and pragmatism. Furthermore, he displays a consistently positive and highly contagious attitude that greatly facilitates the progress of negotiations for all stakeholders.’

‘Attentive and pragmatic.’

‘The PE team at Oyat is extremely commercially minded, very responsive and delightful to work with. They provide excellent commercial and practical advice and are able to pull in experts from other parts of the firm. The team has an extensive international network which helps enormously on multijurisdictional deals.’

‘Caroline Basdevant-Soulié is extremely client-centric. She takes the time to understand the commercial objectives, desired timelines and to anticipate the likely bumps in the road. The result is that clients have a clear understanding of their position and the path ahead in enough detail for them to be able to make informed decisions on what would otherwise often be very complex issues. Caroline is very commercial and pragmatic and always tries to find a sensible and balanced route forward. She has a strong focus on international PE and M& A deals.’

‘A very responsive and competent team, open to customer feedback and increasingly using AI to challenge the status quo.’