‘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.’

‘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.‘

‘The Chammas & Marcheteau team stands out for its ability to combine rigorous legal expertise with a strategic, business-oriented vision. Their advice is always pragmatic and actionable, which clearly differentiates them from the more theoretical approaches of some competitors. The constant involvement and availability of the partners and senior lawyers guarantees excellent quality. Since the fundraising round we completed with them, they have been a key partner.’

‘Denis Marcheteau, whose strategic vision and poise in the complex negotiations we have undertaken are outstanding. He is remarkably supported by Jérôme Chapon and Jérémie Lolmède, who are the true driving force behind our cases on a daily basis thanks to their technical rigour and exceptional responsiveness. What sets them apart is their perfect complementarity, one provides the strategic direction, the others ensure flawless and reliable execution. This makes the team remarkably effective.’

‘Nicolas Lecocq and Sandie Dion are both exceptional. A very smooth working relationship, consistent adherence to commitments, a relationship built on trust, excellent advice, and openness to our suggestions to collaboratively develop the best solutions and reach an agreement with the other parties. Very business-oriented.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.‘

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.‘

‘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 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.’

‘The team distinguished itself through its exceptional responsiveness and its keen understanding of the issues from the very first discussions. It combines a pragmatic and efficient approach with a genuine capacity for adaptation.‘

‚The team’s strengths lies in its attentive listening skills, the relevance of its analyses, and its rapid execution. It clearly positions itself among the most robust teams on the market, demonstrating a high level of professionalism.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.‘

‘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 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.‘

‘I work mainly with Philippe Beauregard. Qualities: deal maker, responsive, competent.’

‘Listening skills, loyalty, industry knowledge, availability, flexibility.’

‘Excellent, competent, precise, and available lawyers. We are very satisfied with Altaïr.’

‘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!’

‚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.’

‚True dealmakers, solution-oriented. Very business-oriented. Long-term team. Good understanding between partners and transparent for us, the client.‘

‘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.’

‘Parallel Avocats stands out for its rare combination of cutting-edge technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep understanding of business challenges. The team is agile, always available, and adept at adapting to complex situations, particularly in private equity transactions and external growth strategies.

‚Their approach is collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented. I especially appreciate their ability to anticipate strategic and operational issues from the structuring phase, which is invaluable for entrepreneurs and investors alike. In the French market, I consider Parallel to be among the few firms capable of supporting PE transactions from start to finish with a very high level of commitment, even when dealing with top-tier funds or counterparties.‘

‘Parallel Avocats AARPI’s Private Equity practice stands out for its strong expertise in corporate law and employee share ownership. The team combines technical rigor with pragmatism to offer tailored and innovative solutions. Its responsiveness and availability are remarkable.‘

‘A very good team that is always responsive and able to adapt to our time and budget constraints. The team has a wide variety of profiles, allowing them to meet the diverse needs inherent to our business.’

‘Guilain Hippolyte is a partner who quickly grasps our needs for each of our challenges and knows how to assemble the necessary team to address them with great responsiveness.‘

‚Guilain Hippolyte is very present on every project and knows how to intervene during critical moments of negotiations with transparency, firmness, but always with great tact and humanity.‘

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