Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP advises sovereign wealth funds, institutional and strategic investors, portfolio companies and management teams seeking sophisticated venture and growth capital support. The practice is jointly led by Stéphane Huten, who focuses on private equity transactions and corporate governance. Matthieu Grollemund, Hélène Parent and Pierre-Marie Boya left the firm in February 2026.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Professional, creative and aggressive.’
Key clients
- The Exploration Company Accel UIPath Elaia Partners Moonfire Applied Materials Calyxia Wendel Creandum Lakestar Korelya Lauxera Capital Partners Cherry Ventures Picus Capital Red River West TiLt Capital Partners Speedinvest Mantle8 Balderton
Work highlights
Advised Franco-German company The Exploration Company on Europe's $160m Series B financing in the New Space sector.
Advised Accel and Moonfire on the $35m Series B financing of Filigran, a French cybersecurity start-up.
Advised Korelya as lead investor in the restructuring of Devialet’s equity financing and reinvestment of the main shareholders.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Stéphane Huten
Other key lawyers
Xavier Doumen