Profile
Position
Partner
Career
Thomas Dupont-Sentilles is a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences groups and advises the full range of investors and companies seeking venture capital investment in France and cross-border.
He also advises European and US clients on a broad range of corporate law matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity deals and leveraged buyouts, and management incentive schemes.
Thomas also undertakes corporate and commercial advisory work for a broad range of corporate clients and private equity portfolio companies.
Prior to joining Goodwin in 2016, Thomas was a senior associate in the corporate and private equity team of King & Wood Mallesons LLP (formerly SJ Berwin) for 10 years. In 2007, he spent some time in SJ Berwin’s London office.
Education
LLM, King’s College London
Master, University of Paris II – Panthéon-Assas (Banking and Finance Law)
Master, University of Paris II – Panthéon-Assas (Business Law)
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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.’
'Louis Taslé d'Heliand stands out for his exceptional responsiveness and unwavering attention to his clients. He fosters a genuine climate of trust, bringing a true sense of calm to case management. His grasp of the issues at stake and his ability to find balanced solutions make him a reliable partner and a valuable asset in negotiations.’
‘Xavier Leroux is an expert yet pragmatic, readily available, and provides excellent analysis of all aspects of the case.'
‘Anne-Charlotte Rivière and Louis Taslé d’Héliand assist us on numerous deals and have an in-depth understanding of our internal challenges. They consistently demonstrate exceptional responsiveness and possess a thorough grasp of market practices, making their team a true strategic partner.'
'Compared to other teams in the market, they rank among the highest-performing and most reliable, thanks to their unique combination of technical expertise, close client relationships, and operational agility.’
Key clients
- 900.care AlgoTx AQEMIA Ascendance Flight Technologies Biomunex Pharmaceuticals eCential Robotics Galam Robotics Germitec Hepta Medical Micropep Technologies Moon Surgical Skynopy Syntetica TRICares Underdog UroMems Alven Capital Partners Andera Partners Blackstone Innovations BNP Paribas Développement Bpifrance Cathay Health Daphni Emerson Collective Exor Ventures Fidelity Go Capital Karista Kurma Partners Left Lane Capital Novo Holdings One Peak Sofinnova Partners SpeedInvest