White & Case LLP is well-known for assisting investors, founders, and their companies with venture capital-related transactions. The group is qualified to advise on the gamut of matters, namely pre-investment due diligence, seed capital, and growth stage financings. The practice is co-led by Saam Golshani, who majors on private equity and M&A transactions involving the technology sector; and Guillaume Vitrich, whose practice has a focus on complex cross-border mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very available and creative to find legal solutions to complex problems specific to technology companies.'

Key clients

  • Eurazeo
  • Cathay Capital
  • Macquarie Capital
  • Tikehau Capital
  • Carlyle
  • Cube Infrastructure Managers
  • CDC
  • CDPQ
  • Bpifrance
  • Omnes Capital
  • Mérieux Equity Partners
  • Qualitas Energy
  • FCDE
  • LFPI Gestion
  • Softbank
  • Revaia
  • CVC Capital
  • Oaktree Capital
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Sienna Capital

Work highlights

  • Advised Goldman Sachs in connection with $510m Series E financing of BackMarket, valuing the company at $5.7bn.
  • Advised Goldman Sachs in the context of the €60 million fundraising of Younited, a France-based fintech company specialised in providing instant credit.
  • Advised Inato on its equity fundraising subscribed by Cathay, Top Harvest, Obvious Ventures and La Maison Partners.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Saam Golshani, Guillaume Vitrich