Olivier Edwards has been advising emerging companies and venture capital funds on investment, merger & acquisition matters with an emphasis on cross-border deals for nearly 30 years. In Chambers & Partners he has been described by his clients as “a very senior lawyer with vast experience in the merger and acquisition process” He is a top-tier venture capital practitioner renowned for his fund-raising prowess and is often called the “godfather" of French venture law. He recently integrated the Legal 500 Hall of fame in Venture Capital and has been appointed Senior State People by Chambers a qualification seldom granted.