The practice group at Goodwin routinely assists venture and growth capital funds with the gamut of fundraising, governance and growth matters. Startups in the manufacturing, healthtech and biotech segments regularly feature on the team’s client roster. Leadership is shared between Anne-Charlotte Rivière, who focuses on venture capital in the life sciences and technology sectors; the ‘very experienced’ Thomas Dupont-Sentilles; and Xavier Leroux, who assists startups and scale-ups throughout the corporate life cycle. A recent standout matter saw the group advise H Company on its incorporation, followed by its $220m SeriesSeed financing from VC funds. Félicien Bardsley left the firm in January 2024.
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‘A multidisciplinary team addressing deals in a comprehensive approach, hands-on and delivery driven.’
‘Thomas Dupont-Sentilles is bringing a lot of comfort and confidence to deal execution. Anne-Charlotte Rivière has unique negotiation skills in the industry.’
‘Very independent team which works well and defend the interests of their clients well. Very driven and know how to point out the concessions necessary to make the deal, while supervising the potential future pitfalls related to it.'
‘Louis Taslé d'Héliand - very good communicator and very motivated to make deals.'
‘Anne-Charlotte Rivière always gives very good advice, she goes beyond her position as a legal expert to give sound advice on negotiation strategy, keeping market practices in mind. A true business partner.'
‘Our work is primarily handled by Anne-Charlote Rivière and Alex Lecoeur. Both individuals have an exceptional ability to translate complex matters into actionable and understandable advice. Their direction and advice helped our company to close on a substantial fundraising in an extremely difficult climate. Their ability to navigate through protracted and complex inter-continental negotiations, both from a legal perspective but more importantly from a business perspective are invaluable qualities.’
‘Excellent team, commercial and pragmatic, reliable and trusted advisors, strong values and very easy to work with.’
‘Thomas Dupont-Sentilles and Johann Gandilhon - very experienced, very helpful explaining French market specifics to international investors, willing to stay their ground when discussing French law requirements.'
Key clients
- 900.care
- AlgoTx
- AQEMIA
- Arkhn
- Ascendance Flight Technologies
- CO2 AI
- Devialet
- DNA Script
- eCential Robotics
- Guided Energy
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anne-Charlotte Rivière; Thomas Dupont-Sentilles; Xavier Leroux
Other key lawyers
Louis Taslé d'Héliand; Alex Lecoeur; Johann Gandilhon