Our History
Who are we ?
At its founding in 1979 by Francis Pinot de Villechenon, the firm chose to support business leaders in their development and growth projects.
Then, thanks to the trust that Villechenon has inspired among several economic operators, Villechenon has also become a regular advisor to executives, institutional investors (mostly major players in private equity), and groups of companies, both French and international. Villechenon acts for a diverse client base, ranging from innovative companies (artificial intelligence, new technologies, biotechnology, e-commerce, cleantech, etc.) to more traditional companies in industry, commerce, and services.
“Renowned expertise, shaped by excellence”
The quality of its work, the highly specialised expertise of its team, its knowledge of the markets – mainly small and mid-caps – and their key players, and its commitment to providing its clients with expertise, creativity, and legal certainty, enable our lawfirm to advise on more than 70 transactions each year.
Core values, embodied in daily practice
Our practice is built on values that we cultivate consistently
- Authenticity, in the way we connect with our clients and with each other.
- Respect, for what we commit to, for those we engage with, and for our values.
- The joy of collaboration success also depends on relationships that are fluid, sincere, and human.
What defines us
A firm with recognized expertise, Villechenon is regularly ranked among leading players and is regarded as a boutique firm.”.
Fully integrated within the ecosystem (founders, peers, partners, etc.), Villechenon brings not only its expertise but also a strong network capable of ensuring the solidity of any project.
With strong expertise in high-level operational engineering and a highly agile approach, Villechenon is proactive and solution-oriented, ensuring successful deal execution.
Our Founder: Francis Pinot de Villechenon
Over nearly fifty years of advising and representing companies, shareholders, and investors, Francis has developed genuine expertise that has played an active role in earning the firm’s recognition, client loyalty, and continued growth.
[Francis has been an honorary lawyer since February 2024.]
