Paris
Olivier advises French and international clients on all aspects of corporate law. He mainly intervenes in national and international mergers and acquisitions (whether public or private M&A transactions), joint-venture and equity capital market transactions. He focuses in particular in the sectors of industry, financial institution (banks and insurance companies), energy and infrastructures, and real estate investments. He regularly advises French listed companies in connection with the preparation of their draft resolutions, the calling and holding of their shareholders’ meetings and their annual reports / URD.
He is recognized as a “rising star” in M&A in Legal 500 EMEA 2020, and a notable practitioner for M&A, private equity and ECM in IFLR 1000 since 2016.
According to Legal 500 EMEA 2019 & 2020, clients praise Olivier for being “very talented and hands-on” and “a very good professional who is able to manage pressure very well”.
Paris
Olivier advises French and international clients on all aspects of corporate law. He mainly intervenes in national and international mergers and acquisitions (whether public or private M&A transactions), joint-venture and equity capital market transactions. He focuses in particular in the sectors of industry, financial institution (banks and insurance companies), energy and infrastructures, and real estate investments. He regularly advises French listed companies in connection with the preparation of their draft resolutions, the calling and holding of their shareholders’ meetings and their annual reports / URD.
He is recognized as a “rising star” in M&A in Legal 500 EMEA 2020, and a notable practitioner for M&A, private equity and ECM in IFLR 1000 since 2016.
According to Legal 500 EMEA 2019 & 2020, clients praise Olivier for being “very talented and hands-on” and “a very good professional who is able to manage pressure very well”.
Washington, D.C.
Adam works closely with founders, directors and venture capitalists from pre-formation through exit and has significant experience leading high growth companies through:
Adam also leverages his unique business and legal perspective to advise venture capital investors (including venture firms, strategic corporate investors and individuals) in evaluating, structuring, and managing their investments throughout the life cycle of disruptive technology companies.
Adam is known for partnering with companies and sharing in their vision for change to provide flexible solutions that meet evolving business needs. He represents companies and their investors in a variety of industries, including space tech, life sciences, digital platforms and software services, transport, artificial intelligence, health and lifestyle and sports tech, among others.
Adam is a proud father of two young daughters and is actively involved with orphanage work in Kenya, helping drive non-profit efforts throughout the region.
Washington, D.C.
Adam works closely with founders, directors and venture capitalists from pre-formation through exit and has significant experience leading high growth companies through:
Adam also leverages his unique business and legal perspective to advise venture capital investors (including venture firms, strategic corporate investors and individuals) in evaluating, structuring, and managing their investments throughout the life cycle of disruptive technology companies.
Adam is known for partnering with companies and sharing in their vision for change to provide flexible solutions that meet evolving business needs. He represents companies and their investors in a variety of industries, including space tech, life sciences, digital platforms and software services, transport, artificial intelligence, health and lifestyle and sports tech, among others.
Adam is a proud father of two young daughters and is actively involved with orphanage work in Kenya, helping drive non-profit efforts throughout the region.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
She advises high-growth technology companies in various sectors and has significant experience with venture capital financings, general corporate representation and complex corporate governance matters.
Kaitlin is known for her work with Y Combinator companies.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
She advises high-growth technology companies in various sectors and has significant experience with venture capital financings, general corporate representation and complex corporate governance matters.
Kaitlin is known for her work with Y Combinator companies.
Seattle
Emily advises high growth technology companies in general formation, venture capital and private equity financings, and corporate governance. In addition to advising companies, Emily represents investor firms in connection with their investments in private companies.
Emily received her JD from the University of Washington, where she was a member of the Technology Law and Public Policy clinical program and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts.
Prior to joining Orrick, Emily worked as a musician. She has released several recording projects, including an LP with Refresh Records.
Seattle
Emily advises high growth technology companies in general formation, venture capital and private equity financings, and corporate governance. In addition to advising companies, Emily represents investor firms in connection with their investments in private companies.
Emily received her JD from the University of Washington, where she was a member of the Technology Law and Public Policy clinical program and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts.
Prior to joining Orrick, Emily worked as a musician. She has released several recording projects, including an LP with Refresh Records.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Bess advises high-growth technology companies and venture capital firms in many areas, including venture financings, secondary transactions, corporate formations, and day-to-day legal needs of executive teams. Bess represents companies and their investors across a variety of industries, including software, financial technology, consumer goods, aerospace, and life sciences. She is a trusted advisor to founders, boards, and venture investors, helping them anticipate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Bess advises high-growth technology companies and venture capital firms in many areas, including venture financings, secondary transactions, corporate formations, and day-to-day legal needs of executive teams. Bess represents companies and their investors across a variety of industries, including software, financial technology, consumer goods, aerospace, and life sciences. She is a trusted advisor to founders, boards, and venture investors, helping them anticipate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
Paris; Paris Tech Studio
Paris; Paris Tech Studio
Olivier advises startups and high growth technology companies throughout their lifecycle, from formation to financings, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as venture and growth capital investors. He has significant cross-border and U.S. transaction experience in venture capital markets. Olivier also advises on complex cross-border M&A transactions in the tech sector. Outside his practice, he lectures on venture capital at the EDHEC Business School. Olivier has worked in Orrick’s Paris, San Francisco and Menlo Park offices.
Olivier’s company-side representations include Aledia, Alice & Bob, Another Brain, Bellman, Dataiku, Finary, Ganymed Robotics, Gatewatcher, Highlife, Murfy, Myr.ai, Payfit, SESAMm, SiPearl, Tehtris, Upowa, Volta Medical, Xelan, XXII, Yescapa.
In addition to his company-side representations, Olivier has represented leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors, including Airbus Ventures, Alven, Astanor, Bpifrance, ETF Partners, Felix Capital, NGP Capital, One Peak, Princeville Capital, Raise Capital, Seedcamp.
Before joining Orrick, Olivier worked in the Corporate department of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Paris.
Paris; Paris Tech Studio
Paris; Paris Tech Studio
Olivier advises startups and high growth technology companies throughout their lifecycle, from formation to financings, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as venture and growth capital investors. He has significant cross-border and U.S. transaction experience in venture capital markets. Olivier also advises on complex cross-border M&A transactions in the tech sector. Outside his practice, he lectures on venture capital at the EDHEC Business School. Olivier has worked in Orrick’s Paris, San Francisco and Menlo Park offices.
Olivier’s company-side representations include Aledia, Alice & Bob, Another Brain, Bellman, Dataiku, Finary, Ganymed Robotics, Gatewatcher, Highlife, Murfy, Myr.ai, Payfit, SESAMm, SiPearl, Tehtris, Upowa, Volta Medical, Xelan, XXII, Yescapa.
In addition to his company-side representations, Olivier has represented leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors, including Airbus Ventures, Alven, Astanor, Bpifrance, ETF Partners, Felix Capital, NGP Capital, One Peak, Princeville Capital, Raise Capital, Seedcamp.
Before joining Orrick, Olivier worked in the Corporate department of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Paris.