Vivien & Associés advises growing companies, strategic investors, and investment funds at every stage of the investment cycle: incorporation and structuring of vehicles, fundraising, private equity and LBO transactions, secondary deals, and exit strategies.

Our approach combines recognized transactional expertise with comprehensive support in tax, corporate governance, financial analysis, employment law, and litigation. Each transaction is managed by a dedicated team with direct partner involvement, ensuring execution aligned with our clients’ operational priorities.

With more than 25 years of experience, our team combines a strong command of legal frameworks with a deep understanding of financial dynamics. The international and in-house backgrounds of several of our lawyers enable us to handle complex or cross-border transactions with confidence and efficiency.

We regularly assist our clients with:
– Legal and tax structuring of growth capital, LBO, and secondary transactions
– Incorporation, structuring, and governance of operational or investment vehicles
– Implementation of incentive schemes and management packages for executives and employees
– Conduct of legal due diligence and drafting of transaction documentation (share purchase agreements, investment agreements, shareholders’ agreements, representations and warranties, call and put options, etc.)
– Definition and implementation of exit strategies, including secondary disposals
– Support in governance and the monitoring of shareholders’ relationships
– Management of disputes and litigation arising from investment transactions

As an independent firm, we are committed to long-standing client relationships, guided by trust, responsiveness, and a thorough understanding of their strategic ambitions.