Founded in Paris in 1920, Gide is a leading international law firm with 12 offices spread throughout the world.
Gide is physically present in six regions of the world, with 11 offices, enabling it to act on cases globally.
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Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2008, Louis Oudot de Dainville specialises in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions, and particularly in matters related to venture capital and private equity, notably in the new technologies sector.
He assists both investors (Allianz, Demeter, Samaipata, Raise, BlackFin, Eurazeo, LocalGlobe, Heartcore, Sinovation, Headline, 360 Capital, etc.), and growth companies (Blablacar, Meero, Sensory Odyssey, Leeway, Cala, etc.), in fundraising, restructuring, external growth operations and exits. With several years of experience in Gide's Beijing and Shanghai offices, Louis has also acquired solid experience in foreign direct investment in France and China.
He holds a postgraduate degree (DESS) in business law from the University of Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, and a degree in Chinese Studies from the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilisations.
Louis is recommended by Legal 500 EMEA 2022 as 'Rising star' in venture capital, and by Best Lawyers 2023 in Venture Capital Law, Private Equity Law, and Corporate Law.
« Je travaille avec Louis Oudot De Dainville ainsi qu’avec ses collaborateurs: ils sont précis, méticuleux, ont une bonne connaissance des dossiers, sont de bons négociateurs et très conscients de ce qu’est la pratique du marché et de ce qui ne l’est pas. »
Legal 500 Paris 2022 - Private Equity : Capital risque et Capital developpement
« Worked closely with Louis Oudot de Dainville – very positive, pragmatic, sharp, meticulous/attention to details, dedicated, strong expertise. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Private Equity: Venture / Growth Capital
« The team is led by trio Pierre Karpik, David-James Sebag and Louis Oudot de Dainville who bring extensive expertise in the technology and healthcare sectors to the table. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Private Equity: Venture / Growth Capital
