Xavier Leroux > Goodwin > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Lauded as ‘exceptionally efficient and close-knit’, the Goodwin team provides counsel to startups and venture and growth capital funds that encompasses their entre life cycle, covering fundraising, governance and growth activities. A trio of partners co-leads, comprising: Thomas Dupont-Sentilles; Anne-Charlotte Rivière, who specialises in life sciences and technology transactions and is singled out for her ‘exceptional commitment and perfect mastery of her files’; and Xavier Leroux, who joined from Bird & Bird in July 2023.

The team at Goodwin maintains its strong reputation for providing ‘high quality’ advice to a broad client base, which notably includes Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Sofinnova Partners, and Kiro. Practice head Anne-Charlotte Rivière is noted for her longstanding expertise in M&A, venture capital, and private equity related issues, having advised on fundraisings and series financing deals. Leading the firm’s IP practice, Marie Fillon is particularly adept at advising on manufacturing and distribution agreements, and R&D. Xavier Leroux joined the team in July 2023 from Bird & Bird, bringing his wealth of expertise in technology.