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.

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Testimonials

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‘The Goodwin VC team is very experienced and this is reflected in all files. The team is very responsive to any request, with excellent quality of deliverables and process management. The team always demonstrates a lot of calm and pragmatism which allows many dangerous situations to be resolved. I thank them for all their work and I hope to have many more opportunities to work with them.’
‘Louis Taslé d'Héliand: Very detailed knowledge of the French ecosystem and already extensive experience in this area. Louis Taslé d'Héliand is highly appreciated by clients for his professionalism and pragmatism which helps resolve many situations. Perfect management of processes and schedules.’
‘Exceptionally efficient, close-knit team well-positioned in their field of excellence: life science and venture. Louis Taslé d'Héliand has extensive experience advising VC funds on portfolio transactions and is able to navigate difficult negotiations in a calm and professional manner to get the best results for his clients.’
‘Thomas Dupont Sentilles - exceptional commitment, perfect mastery of his files, reassuring. Anne-Charlotte Rivière - exceptional commitment, perfect mastery of her files, good in negotiation. Marie Fillon - unparalleled interpersonal skills and technical excellence in her field, recognized by her peers.’
‘An excellent team, always relevant in its comments and reviews, well-informed of market practices. Their strength: finding pragmatic solutions quickly.’
‘Anne-Charlotte Rivière, Louis Taslé d'Héliand: a very good pair who know how to make themselves available in the files and perfectly master their subjects.’
‘Anne-Charlotte Rivière: knowledge of the subject, pragmatism, experience and 360° view (founders, companies, investors).’
‘Highly responsive, client-oriented and pragmatic team with extensive experience in advising on VC deals.’