Chambers Review
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Private Equity: Venture Capital - France
What the Team is Known For
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has a well-reputed venture capital team with a focus on the life sciences and technology sectors and particular ability in French-US transactions. It assists startups with all stages of their development, including fundraising and M&A exits. The department demonstrates further abilities in advising investors.
Strengths
Orrick have a deep understanding of the overall context and the business topics at stake, offering a holistic view of the transaction.
The team are attentive to the customer, rigorous and pragmatic, with great experience. The lawyers are transparent, friendly, open-minded and approachable.
They have extensive knowledge, high execution capabilities and partner involvement in deals.
The team at Orrick are practical, with a keen eye for detail and regional nuances.
We were particularly impressed by the diversity in the team composition, which brings varied perspectives and expertise to the table.
Work Highlights
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advised Mistral AI on its USD385 million Series A financing round.
Notable practitioners
Benjamin Cichostepski-Lesage displays a solid practice advising on financing rounds on behalf of startups and venture capital firms.
Olivier Vuillod enters the rankings based on his advising of startups, technology companies and venture capital firms. He assists with financing rounds and investments.
Olivier has excellent market knowledge and is very pleasant in his interactions.
Olivier combines deep legal expertise with strong commercial awareness, ensuring that his advice is not only legally sound but also forward-thinking and aligned with market trends.
His ability to manage complex legal structures with precision is matched by his strategic insights, which align well with our business objectives.
It is great to be working with Olivier, who is always willing to find a way to get things done and support our needs.
