News & Insights

Vivien & Associés advised Harvest, a leading software publisher for wealth management and finance professionals, on the acquisition of Firstance from its founder and the investment fund Nextalia.

Vivien & Associés advised Giorgio Guerra on the management buy-in (MBI) acquisition of Cup Service, a Lyon-based specialist in workplace coffee, vending and refreshment solution

Vivien & Associés advised Orisha, a multi-sector software group, on the acquisition of SociaNova, a software publisher providing solutions to institutions supporting people with disabilities.

Vivien & Associés is pleased to announce that our partner, Joëlle Hannelais, has contributed to the 2025 edition of Lexology Panoramic Next – Remote Working by answering the France-focused Q&A on the legal framework for remote work.

Vivien & Associés advised Banque des Territoires on Water Horizon’s €18 million Series A funding round.

Vivien & Associés is pleased to announce that our partner, Joëlle Hannelais, has authored the France chapter of Lexology Panoramic Next 2025 – Labour & Employment.

Vivien & Associés is pleased to announce that Elie Lounis was appointed as a partner of the firm, active in its Corporate/M&A team, effective January 1, 2026.

Vivien & Associés advised Onepark on its latest funding round, led by TotalEnergies, alongside existing investors Keolis, ADP, and Accor.

Vivien & Associés advised Volta Software on its two successive Seed funding rounds, for a total amount of €11 million, led by RTP Global and Emblem, alongside other funds and investors including Robin Capital, Founders Future, and several business angels.

Vivien & Associés has advised Apogéa, a member of the Proxiteam Group, on the acquisition of a majority stake in BLC.

Effective 1 September 2025, Vivien & Associés launches an Economic Law practice and appoints Pierre Galmiche as Partner.

Private Equity France 2025
We are pleased to announce that our partners Julie Tchaglass, Marine Pelletier-Capes, Alexandra Arnould and Julien Koch, have contributed to the French chapter of the 11th edition of the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) – Private Equity 2025.

Marine Pelletier-Capes, tax partner at Vivien & Associés, will be speaking at an upcoming webinar hosted by Mondaq: “Management Packages: Will They Come Back? New French Tax Developments”

Vivien & Associés advised InVivo on the sale of AIT Ingredients to Lallemand, a Canadian group.

Vivien & Associés advised the shareholders of The BVA Family, a leading player in the market research and behavioural research sector, on the sale of the group to Ipsos.

Legal 500 : Employment and Labour Law Comparative Guide 2025