‘Very responsive and professional team, very knowledgeable about market practices. Appreciated business approach. Great comfort as a customer.’

‘Louis Oudot de Dainville – very responsive, proactive, sharp in discussions, well-connected to the market and to colleagues. Very good protection of his client.’

‘Tiphaine Dupont – very structured, clear, and available. Proactive in communications to advance processes. Reliable.’

‘Responsive, precise, expert, reassuring.’

‘Unique knowledge of the venture/growth capital sector that is not limited to the tech sector. The Jones Day team is fully available, technical and most importantly pragmatic when it comes to dealing with commercial issues. Alexandre Wibaux is a star and clearly a standout partner.’

‘The team knows how to adapt to the size of the files and bring up more or less senior employees depending on the needs/budget.’

‘Geoffroy Pineau-Valencienne is a partner who knows how to make himself available, which is very appreciable. He is present during negotiations and always constructive and respectful towards his colleagues, which is a strength in negotiations since he knows how to get messages and points across.’

‘An excellent level of performance at all levels. Charles Gavoty, Alexandre Wibaux and Renaud Bonnet are all three very attentive, excellent technicians and perfect connoisseurs of market practices. They are also very respected by their peers.’

‘They are very reputable and have a great knowledge of the sector of activity. They have connections all over Europe which is very practical.’

‘Market reference for many years. A better overview and a better understanding of the issues over the long term than most alternatives. Charles Gavoty has a level of expertise that we do not find in any of the other teams on the market. Technical knowledge of the files, height of vision, personal qualities. There is no equivalent in Paris.’

‘Alexandre Wibaux – great knowledge of the sector, relentless and impeccable support on corporate/commercial/fundraising/acquisition subjects.’

‘Renaud Bonnet, Anne Kerneur – very high expertise and interpersonal skills.’

‘A multidisciplinary team addressing deals in a comprehensive approach, hands-on and delivery driven.’

‘Thomas Dupont-Sentilles is bringing a lot of comfort and confidence to deal execution. Anne-Charlotte Rivière has unique negotiation skills in the industry.’

‘Very independent team which works well and defend the interests of their clients well. Very driven and know how to point out the concessions necessary to make the deal, while supervising the potential future pitfalls related to it.’

‘Louis Taslé d’Héliand – very good communicator and very motivated to make deals.’

‘Anne-Charlotte Rivière always gives very good advice, she goes beyond her position as a legal expert to give sound advice on negotiation strategy, keeping market practices in mind. A true business partner.’

‘Our work is primarily handled by Anne-Charlote Rivière and Alex Lecoeur. Both individuals have an exceptional ability to translate complex matters into actionable and understandable advice. Their direction and advice helped our company to close on a substantial fundraising in an extremely difficult climate. Their ability to navigate through protracted and complex inter-continental negotiations, both from a legal perspective but more importantly from a business perspective are invaluable qualities.’

‘Excellent team, commercial and pragmatic, reliable and trusted advisors, strong values and very easy to work with.’

‘Thomas Dupont-Sentilles and Johann Gandilhon – very experienced, very helpful explaining French market specifics to international investors, willing to stay their ground when discussing French law requirements.’

‘The Orrick team stands out for being a particularly dynamic team, with a spirit of innovation and in-depth expertise in structuring venture capital funds and direct investments in startups. What makes them unique is their ability to anticipate the specific needs of clients while offering creative solutions.’

‘The team is proactive, responsive, and very available. Their collaborative approach and effective use of technology make them a trusted partner in a highly competitive sector.’

‘Their diversity and openness to new practices, both in terms of billing and collaboration, are major assets that differentiate them on the market.’

‘Within the team, Olivier Vuillod, Manon Speich and Léa Fiorenza stand out in particular for their professionalism and expertise. Olivier brings a high-level strategic vision and a deep understanding of complex issues. Manon is extremely rigorous, always attentive, and demonstrates a great ability to adapt to legal issues. Léa, for her part, excels in her responsiveness and attention to detail, ensuring that everything is executed with precision.’

‘The team is very available and dedicated to its clients and has very good technical skills in different areas of business law. The team is made up of lawyers from different backgrounds and stands out from other competing teams precisely because of its diversity.’

‘A detailed knowledge of the fundraising market, great availability, great finesse and skill in negotiations.’

‘Responsive, competent and efficient team – in addition to being friendly.’

‘Oliver Legrand is pragmatic and has a strong ability to successfully complete his files. He knows and understands his clients’ issues perfectly. Very specific on the start-up and scale-up market, he offers a practice adapted to this sector. Sophie Gilbert is rigorous and efficient. She has a perfect command of her speciality and is very relevant in her advice and the handling of files.’

‘10/10 for the team. Extremely available and very responsive. Able to simplify complex terms. Take the subjects to heart and fight for the interests of their clients!’

‘Olivier Legrand: responsive and very relevant in his proposals, he understands the business need and sometimes business solutions drawn from his experience before building the appropriate legal solution.’

‘Availability, clarity and relevance of advice – Olivier Legrand.’

‘The team is complementary and serious, interactions with collaborators and associates are very effective.’

‘Olivier Legrand is an excellent lawyer, an absolute expert on venture capital issues, and very skilled in negotiation.’

‘The team was professional, technically perfect and very knowledgeable about the negotiating habits of the sector.’

‘Charles-Emmanuel Prieur is a very good specialist in the sector; he was always available and the quality of his negotiation was decisive for the success of the transaction.’

‘Transparent invoicing but above all exceptional value for money given the quality of advice, availability and restitution for customers.’

‘Laura Malach – as close to her clients as to her teams. Exceptional expertise recognized and appreciated, including by her colleagues Ali Bougrine – a partner at the disposal of her clients who knows how to highlight her teams while allowing them to improve their skills based on her experience.’

‘Charles-Emmanuel Prieur is particularly exceptional in his field. He stands out for his exceptional ability to manage complex transactions with rigor and efficiency. His strategic vision and his mastery of both legal and financial aspects make him a respected leader in his field. He also knows how to demonstrate great listening and empathy towards his clients, which strengthens the relationship of trust over the long term.’

‘Built a team adapted to the needs of the client; efficiency in handling subjects and relevant allocation of resources to the needs of the file.’

‘Etienne Mathey is committed to understanding the client’s needs beyond their expression in order to respond to them in the most relevant way.’

‘Multidisciplinary team capable of answering all questions and topics addressed. Great responsiveness, availability. The deliverables are always of high quality, on time and within the budget.’

‘Good knowledge of the specificities of operations owned by their founders and venture capital funds. Experience of team members in this type of operation.’

‘Great help in setting up the structure, fundraising and contracts for my company. Very involved, very knowledgeable.’

‘Julien Aucomte is my main contact and I enjoy every minute of working with him. Clear answers, deadline oriented, etc.’

‘Responsiveness, competence, ability to create a collaborative climate with the parties.’

‘Very thorough and systematic.’

‘Responsiveness, legal knowledge, commercial approach and advice, ability to find solutions for an operation.’

‘François-Xavier Beauvisage – always responsive and available, very good commercial and negotiation approach, proactive and finds solutions on complex subjects during operations.’

‘Charles-Philippe Letellier – very responsive, very professional, very nice – expert.’

‘Super nice, efficient, humble and attentive to their customers, hard workers.’

‘Competent, efficient and attentive.’

‘Marie Mouly is an excellent lawyer who cares about the success of her clients’ projects. Working with her is a pleasure.’

‘Cross border capabilities – McDermott has this unique position to be able to help us in all cases. Very fast response – days and nights as soon as I have a question I send a message to my partner and I have an answer within the hour. Broad competence – for the moment, I have not seen any limit to the subjects that McDermott can address.’

‘Fabrice Piollet. What I like about Fabrice is that he has an opinion. I have worked with other lawyers in the past, and they would tell me the possibilities, without ever having a strong opinion. I think that the opinion comes from his expertise. He has also been following us for a long time and knows the cases very well.’

‘The Villechenon team is very strong in corporate. They bring a lot of value to the client, are very educational and really go into detail. Morgan Hunault-Berret. She stands out from her colleagues by being extremely available, educational and always giving good advice in negotiating deals.’

‘Morgan Hunault-Berret is exceptional in terms of her strong commitment to advising and supporting her startups, particularly in managing and resolving difficult situations. She can make herself available very quickly. Her colleague Shauna Robert is also excellent, responsive and very efficient.’

‘Ensures serious monitoring with knowledge of the history of the files. It is also innovative in its way of finding solutions by cooperating rather than opposing each other.’

‘Professionalism, benevolence, commitment of partners, mastery of best practices in the sectors covered and types of deals.’

‘Morgan Hunault-Berret – an excellent professional, calm and measured. A perfect mastery of the fundraising and acquisition processes. Knows how to bring the iron to the nerve centre of negotiations.’

‘Great expertise in VC deals and ability to convey the right messages and educate the other parties when necessary.’

‘Professionalism, ability to find solutions to customer problems, availability, wide range of services, innovative operating methods adapted to each situation.’

‘The team is always at the forefront of technology. The teams are always staffed in sufficient numbers to take on new clients and to ensure high quality work.’

‘Very high quality team, with great professionalism and above all great availability and responsiveness. The team is a big differentiator of this firm.’

‘Fabien Billet is super professional, super available, he has a great business sense and he is an excellent negotiator. I can reach him anytime and he always finds solutions. He is very pragmatic. Christophe Cussaguet is someone extremely professional in whom I have complete confidence. Christophe is very accessible and dedicated to the success of his clients.’

‘This is an excellent team that stands out for its strong commitment to customer service and the operation. Beyond their significant work capacity, they are always looking for innovative solutions to enable deals to be completed in the best conditions.’

‘This team is available, responsive and expert, particularly on subjects related to fundraising. We have been supported on several occasions in financing operations for our company: assistance with negotiation, drafting of shareholder agreements and coordination of operations. We have been very satisfied with this support each time.’

‘Fabien Billet, Christophe Cussaguet and Miguel Goncalves are all three excellent advisors on fundraising operations. Flexible, available, innovative, reliable and fair billing.’

‘Complete mastery of the advisory role to support teams in complex deals. Unfailing availability and ability to adapt to complex situations (co-investment, minority or majority sale, cross-border operations).’

‘A high-quality team focused on the commercial interests of clients and who know how to constructively advance the most complex cases. Pragmatic and creative.’

‘Fabien Billet is a colleague with whom I always enjoy working. Rigorous in his approach but always with the aim of sharing his expertise in order to advance transactions. Very involved and available on files. Christophe Cussaguet is also a very good contact.’

‘Pierre-Olivier Brouard: teacher, dealmaker, available at all times.’

‘Pauline de Roquefeuille: technical, analytical and very flexible.’

‘Karine Khau-Castelle: Technical, good negotiator and very calm and composed.’

‘Hervé de Kervasdoué has deep legal expertise and is always approachable. He manages to maintain a great balance with billable hours, making him a truly trusted advisor. His guidance has been invaluable, and his willingness to support and provide insight is greatly appreciated.’

‘Houzefa Moula Mamoudjy is highly responsive and excels in project management, ensuring everything runs smoothly, in-depth knowledge.’

‘The team is very versatile, available and knows how to teach. The exchanges are fluid and rhythmic. The schedules are respected.’

‘Roland Guény is our main contact and knows how to translate our needs and distribute them according to the firm’s skills. He intervenes with great efficiency as a conductor and coordinator. Oksana Zoppini is extremely reassuring in moments of tension through her ability to discern and find solutions. Jean-Sébastien Dumont is very clear and relevant regarding tax issues and the sequence of steps in a structure memorandum.’

‘Responsive, available, dealmakers – Roland Guény, Mathilde Périer.’

‘Very responsive, very good technical knowledge of venture capital and shareholder agreements – Hervé de Kervasdoué, Constance Tardieu.’

‘Speed, responsiveness, advice and proactivity.’

‘Each time, they provide us with the right advice and above all an assessment of the ROI/benefits/risks.’

‘Renaud Ferry – top partner.’

‘Orlando Vignoli Neto – exceptional collaborator.’

‘Very experienced team and very high quality of service provided.’

‘All members are exceptional and very competent and available.’

‘A personalized service and extremely reasonable pricing, always negotiated in advance.’

‘Jérémie Swiecznik is exceptional in the care he takes in understanding cases and situations and provides personalized coaching to the manager.’

‘The Oyat PE team provides excellent, commercial and pragmatic legal advice and services. Expert knowledge of the market in France. The team handles significant PE and M&A deals thanks to their extensive international network and the international approach to their work.’

‘The team is friendly and very business-oriented, which is critical to effectively advise on multi-jurisdictional transactions.’

‘I rate them as a very strong team with significant experience and ability to understand the business and specific needs of clients requiring PE advice.’

‘Caroline Basdevant-Soulié has a pragmatic and efficient approach. She delivers innovative solutions to complex and critical issues. She has a strong focus on international PE deals.’