Décryptages Episode 2 - The entrepreneur and the lawyer: the third approach

December.09.2020

Version Française : L'entrepreneur et l'avocat, la troisième voie

The relationship between legal counsel and entrepreneurs has changed over the years – now more than ever lawyers are responsible for not only finding solutions but providing unwavering support for projects. With this shift comes new opportunities for lawyers and entrepreneurs, plus key takeaways and lessons learned.

During this episode, Orrick’s Olivier Edwards and Olivier Vuillod – both members the Technology Companies Group (TCG) practice – share their thoughts on this critical relationship, and what comes next.

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Olivier Vuillod Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology Companies Group

Paris; Paris Tech Studio

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Olivier Vuillod Partner

Paris; Paris Tech Studio

Olivier advises startups and high growth technology companies throughout their lifecycle, from formation to financings, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as venture and growth capital investors. He has significant cross-border and U.S. transaction experience in venture capital markets. Olivier also advises on complex cross-border M&A transactions in the tech sector. Outside his practice, he lectures on venture capital at the EDHEC Business School. Olivier has worked in Orrick’s Paris, San Francisco and Menlo Park offices.

Olivier’s company-side representations include Aledia, Alice & Bob, Another Brain, Bellman, Dataiku, Finary, Ganymed Robotics, Gatewatcher, Highlife, Murfy, Myr.ai, Payfit, SESAMm, SiPearl, Tehtris, Upowa, Volta Medical, Xelan, XXII, Yescapa.

In addition to his company-side representations, Olivier has represented leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors, including Airbus Ventures, Alven, Astanor, Bpifrance, ETF Partners, Felix Capital, NGP Capital, One Peak, Princeville Capital, Raise Capital, Seedcamp.

Before joining Orrick, Olivier worked in the Corporate department of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Paris.

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