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James Badge

I represent early and growth stage companies as well as investors and venture capital funds on a wide range of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on venture capital and growth equity. I am passionate about working with innovators and investors to provide commercially focused advice to Read More

Clients I've worked with: Atomico | Scalapay | Floww | Stage 2 Capital | C-Capture

Contact me Managing Associate, London jbadge@orrick.com +44 20 7862 4711

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What inspired you to become an emerging companies and venture capital lawyer?

I have always been fascinated by the strength of entrepreneurship and innovation. I have been fortunate to immerse myself within the dynamic and innovative startup ecosystem and guide inspiring entrepreneurs through the good, the bad and the ugly to protect, encourage and support the disruptive technologies they develop and the transformative impact they have.
If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

Finding a suitable use case for my height and stature, whether that be on the rugby pitch or assisting Sunday shoppers with items on the top shelf.
What technology are you most excited to see develop?

Innovations in waste reduction, pollution control and other environmental technologies which are critical to addressing climate and environmental challenges (and in supporting my (purportedly) high level of food consumption).
What is your ideal weekend?

Walking through my native homeland of the Yorkshire Dales rounded off at a gruff Yorkshire pub with copious amounts of hearty grub.

Samir Bakhru

I help founders and investors successfully raise capital and build their business from inception through exit. I help companies see around corners, not just a legal advisor, but as a business partner that always looks to strike the right balance and find the ideal commercial approach to achieve Read More

Clients I've worked with: K Health | Dataiku | Merama | Warby Parker | Betterment

Contact me Partner, New York sbakhru@orrick.com +1 212 506 3771

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What inspires you about working with tech companies?

Because every so often, you get to work with founders and teams that dare to do the things that no one can imagine.
What inspired you to become an emerging companies and venture capital lawyer?

At my core, I'm a relationship driven person and building long lasting friendships with founders and investors by helping them achieve their visions starting from day 0 of a new company through an exit is what keeps me going as an ECVC lawyer.
If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

I would probably work in sports or go into politics.
What do you consider the best innovation since the internet?

The iPhone & mobile broadband (hands down).
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?

I already have one - it's my ability to work from any where, time or place. I think it's one of the reasons (fortunately and unfortunately :-)) that my clients love working with me - they know I have their backs and they can reach me at their most critical moments.
What's your mantra?

Don't ask someone else to do something that you don't or wouldn't do yourself.

Siddharth Balani

I advise on a broad range of corporate matters, with a particular focus on venture capital and growth equity transactions, including early-stage financings, institutional funding rounds, venture debt, bridge financings, secondary transactions, cross-border 'flip' transactions, and exits. I also Read More

Clients I've worked with: Atomico | Butternut Box | Scalapay | Vitesse PSP | Vitruvian Partners

Contact me Associate, London sbalani@orrick.com +44 20 7862 4651

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If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

A coveted high stakes negotiator.
What inspired you to become an emerging companies and venture capital lawyer?

Truthfully – I fell into it after university and was hooked. I stay for the energy, excitement, fast-paced environment, innovation, and thrill.
Where do you find inspiration in life?

Honestly, everywhere and anywhere. People who are very good / the best at what they do inspire me.
What is your ideal weekend?

Waking up fresh. Work out. Good food. Beach. Live music. More good food. Cocktail bar or film. Sleep. Repeat.
What inspires you about working with tech companies?

I enjoy working with people who are big thinkers, highly driven, and obsessed with the idea they're creating IRL.
What's the best advice you've ever received?

That one from Rocky. You know it. It's cliché, but it 'hits hard'.

Julien Barbey

Based in New York, I advise tech companies from formation to exit as well as venture capital investors. Many of my clients are based in Europe (particularly France and Switzerland) and I work regularly with my colleagues in Germany, UK and France. Prior to joining the tech companies group, I Read More

Clients I've worked with: PhotoRoom | Gorgias | Noveon Magnetics | Auterion

Contact me Senior Associate, New York jbarbey@orrick.com +1 212 506 3589

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What inspired you to become an emerging companies and venture capital lawyer?

When I was just starting out as a corporate lawyer my close friend launched a tech start-up. After living vicariously through his experience, I knew I wanted to work with start-ups and help companies and founders succeed.
If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

Historian or a winemaker.
Tell us something we'd be surprised to know about you.

In another life, I spent time in Colombia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo working with the United Nations.
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?

Travel in time to unlock the many mysteries of the past.

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