Question 1

Who is Louis Lehot?

Accepted Answer

Louis Lehot is a Silicon Valley corporate attorney and partner at Foley & Lardner LLP. With over 25 years of experience in corporate and securities law, he advises founders, investors, boards of directors, and global companies on mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financings, IPOs, SPAC transactions, and corporate governance. He is consistently recognized by Chambers USA in Venture Capital and Startups & Emerging Growth Companies.

Question 2

What is Louis Lehot's area of specialization?

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Louis Lehot specializes in corporate law for technology and innovation-driven companies. His core practice areas include M&A (both buy-side and sell-side), venture capital and private equity transactions, public offerings (IPOs), de-SPAC transactions, corporate governance, and board advisory. He works across sectors including technology, healthcare, clean energy, and financial services.

Question 3

Where does Louis Lehot practice law?

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Louis Lehot is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, one of the leading Am Law 100 law firms. He is based in Silicon Valley and serves clients across San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and internationally.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Louis Lehot have?

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Louis Lehot has over 25 years of experience in corporate and securities law. He began his career at leading international law firms, including Simpson Thatcher and DLA Piper, before joining Foley & Lardner. During his career, he has advised on hundreds of transactions including venture financings, IPOs, M&A deals, and cross-border transactions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Question 5

What is Louis Lehot's Chambers USA ranking?

Accepted Answer

Louis Lehot is recognized by Chambers USA annually in Venture Capital (2021–2025) and Startups & Emerging Growth Companies (2025). He is also recognized by Super Lawyers as a top attorney in California.

Question 6

Has Louis Lehot worked on IPO transactions?

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Yes. Louis Lehot has extensive experience advising companies through the IPO process, including traditional IPOs and SPAC transactions. He advised Matterport (NASDAQ: MTTR) through its de-SPAC transaction and subsequent public company life, including a $2.1 billion acquisition.

Question 7

What is Louis Lehot's approach to venture capital law?

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Louis Lehot represents both emerging growth companies and venture capital investors. He advises startups from seed stage through Series A, B, C, and beyond. His approach balances legal risk management with commercial pragmatism — focused on deal execution.

Question 8

How can I contact Louis Lehot?

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You can contact Louis Lehot at llehot@foley.com or +1.650.796.7280. You can also request a strategy consultation through the contact form on this website. Louis responds within 24 hours.

Question 9

Is Louis Lehot on LinkedIn?

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Yes. Louis Lehot is active on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/louislehot. He regularly shares insights on M&A market trends, venture capital, IPOs, startup law, and corporate governance.

Question 10

What notable deals has Louis Lehot worked on?

Accepted Answer

Notable representations include Matterport's $2.1 billion acquisition and its de-SPAC IPO on NASDAQ, Novartis's NYSE listing documentation and annual SEC reports, StackStorm's acquisition, and numerous venture financings for Silicon Valley technology companies.

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