Private Equity: Venture Capital | France

Gide Loyrette Nouel has a solid private equity team with a particular focus on venture capital, acting for both investors and emerging companies. The law firm is recognised for its expertise in the technology sector. It is also noted for its management-side practice advising on the structuring of management packages. The department regularly represents domestic and international clients in pan-European and cross-border mandates.

Jones Day has a market-leading venture capital practice acting across an array of sectors including pharmaceuticals, technology and energy. The law firm has experience advising both French and international institutional investors, as well as startups. The team is adept at handling seed to late-stage financing rounds, and the lawyers regularly work in cooperation with the firm's M&A and tax teams to provide a full-service offering to clients.

Chammas & Marcheteau has a recognised team for venture capital transactions. The department has particular expertise in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors, and is instructed by a range of investors, including industrial companies, financial institutions and private equity houses. The team assists domestic clients as well as international venture capital firms.

Goodwin has an impressive private equity team acting on major mid-market and high-end LBOs and venture capital investments. It advises leading French and international private equity funds as well as acting for the management of target companies with activity in the technology arena. The team features a strong cross-border offering owing to its international network of offices. It frequently acts on French-US mandates.

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.

Hogan Lovells handles acquisitions and sales as well as majority and minority investments. The law firm maintains a client list of private equity houses, asset managers and corporate entities. It undertakes transactional mandates in sectors spanning technology and manufacturing. The practice is adept at advising on cross-border transactions. The law firm is also well equipped to assist with financings for startups and international venture capital funds.

Villechenon, Société d'Avocats has a specialised venture capital and private equity team assisting clients operating in the financial services and IT spaces. The law firm acts for entrepreneurs as well as private equity funds and other investors. The department assists with all stages of companies' development, including financing rounds.

Walter Billet Avocats operates a solid practice that regularly advises venture capital funds and startups on early‑stage and growth financings, particularly in the technology sector.