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.

What is Louis Lehot's area of specialization?

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.

Where does Louis Lehot practice law?

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.

How many years of experience does Louis Lehot have?

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.

What is Louis Lehot's Chambers USA ranking?

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.

Has Louis Lehot worked on IPO transactions?

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.

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

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.

How can I contact Louis Lehot?

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.

Is Louis Lehot on LinkedIn?

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.

What notable deals has Louis Lehot worked on?

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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Rise & Shine CISO and Founders Breakfast at Black Hat

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Louis Lehot Authors Article on How Startups Outlast a Downturn

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Foley Represents Blockchain Orchestration Platform Cion Digital in $12M Seed Funding

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Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in LegalTech News on Legal Technology Innovation Predictions

January 4, 2022

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in Corporate Counsel on 2022 Legal Tech Predictions

December 30, 2021

Louis Lehot Quoted in Crunchbase Discussing SPACs Targeting Young Companies

December 9, 2021

Foley Represents Vcheck Global in Strategic Investment from Sunstone Partners

December 1, 2021

Foley Advises NEA as Lead Investor in Datafold’s $20M Series A Fundraising Round

November 12, 2021

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in Corporate Counsel on Big Tech and the FTC

November 8, 2021

Foley Advises Valera Health in $15M Funding Round

November 4, 2021

Foley Advises LG Technology Ventures on Its Participation in The Sandbox’s $93M Series B Venture Capital Financing

November 3, 2021

Louis Lehot Publishes Article with Westlaw Today on Key Technologies Driving Economic Outcomes in 2022

November 1, 2021

Foley Advises New Enterprise Associates as Lead Investors in $45M Series B Funding Round of Embrace Mobile

October 22, 2021

Foley & Lardner Supports Home of Hope’s Mission to Provide Opportunities and Empowerment to Disadvantaged Youth

October 15, 2021

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in Law360 on China Crypto Ban

September 24, 2021

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in Law360 on IPO Lockup Periods

September 17, 2021

Foley & Lardner to Demonstrate How to Mint and Sell an NFT at a Digital Summit

September 13, 2021

Foley Represents TCG Crossover as Lead Investor in $115 Series B Financing for Obsidian Therapeutics

September 13, 2021

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in Reuters on Ackman SPAC Lawsuits

August 26, 2021

Foley Advises Carbon Verification Platform Regrow on $17M Series A Funding

August 17, 2021

Lehot Quoted in Crunchbase on Recent M&A Activity Among Startups

July 20, 2021

Lehot Quoted in Crunchbase on Factors Impacting Stock Prices After an IPO

July 19, 2021

Lehot quoted in Reuters article on Biden’s Antitrust Crackdown

July 12, 2021

Foley Advises New Enterprise Associates, Connect Ventures in FightCamp’s $90M Series B Funding Round

July 7, 2021

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in Law360 on Capital Markets Trends in 2021

July 2, 2021

Foley Represents LG Technology Ventures in $140M Financing for Industrial Cybersecurity Unicorn Claroty

June 18, 2021

Foley Represents Riverwood Capital in $110M Series D Funding Round

June 17, 2021

Lehot Discusses Fate of 2020’s Biggest Tech IPOs

June 17, 2021

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July 1, 2026

Foley Represents Riverwood Capital as Lead Investor in $180M Growth Investment in LeapXpert

July 1, 2026

Foley Represents OpenLight in Partnership with Advantest Corporation

June 26, 2026

Louis Lehot Weighs in on ‘SaaS-pocalypse’ AI Disruption

June 22, 2026

What Cross-Border M&A Teaches About the Limits of Legal AI

June 4, 2026

DExit One Year Later: An Assessment of SB21, the Continuing Pace of Reincorporation and the Maturation of Texas as a Corporate Domicile

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Louis Lehot Shares 2026 M&A Outlook on Financing, Exits, and Key Trends

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Foley Featured for Roundtable Insights on 2026 AI, IPO, and Investment Trends

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December 12, 2025

Foley Featured for Roundtable Insights on 2026 AI, IPO, and Investment Trends

December 10, 2025

Foley Viewpoints 2026 Outlook: AI, IPOs, and the New “Normal” in Venture & Private Equity

December 8, 2025

Foley Represents Wine Access in Acquisition by Full Glass Wine Co.

December 24, 2024

Foley Featured for Roundtable Insights on Exits and M&A in 2025

December 24, 2024

Louis Lehot on Venture Market Liquidity, Outlook for 2025 – ‘I don’t think it’s as rosy as people thought’

December 19, 2024

Louis Lehot Explores Costs for Startups

November 29, 2024

Louis Lehot Assesses 2024 Election Result, Prospect of Tech Deal Resurgence

November 15, 2024

Foley Advises Pathway Power on Innovative Credit Facility

November 13, 2024

Foley Represents LatAm FinTech Kapital in Series B Equity and Debt Financing Round

December 20, 2023

Foley Represents Bioluminescence Ventures in Emergence from Stealth with $477M AUM

November 1, 2023

Louis Lehot and Eric Chow Author Article on Biotech Sector’s M&A Pipeline

October 10, 2023

Louis Lehot Offers Insight on Diversity Disclosures for Venture Funds

October 10, 2023

Foley Represents Bioluminescence Ventures as Lead Investor in ReCode Therapeutics Series B Funding Extension

September 27, 2023

Louis Lehot and Christopher Swift Comment on U.S.-China “Decoupling”

September 19, 2023

Louis Lehot and Eric Chow Assess How AI is Disrupting Dealmaking

September 8, 2023

Foley Attorneys Discuss Preparation for New U.S. Outbound Investment Regime

September 6, 2023

Foley Represents TCGX as a Lead Investor in $285M Financing for COMPASS Pathways

September 6, 2023

Foley Represents TCGX as a Lead Investor in $200M Series C Financing for ADARx

September 6, 2023

Foley Represents TCGX in $200M Private Placement Financing for Inhibrx

September 6, 2023

Louis Lehot and Eric Chow Author Article on the Future of the Biotech M&A Landscape

September 5, 2023

Foley Represents Altis Movement Technologies in Sale of Groundbreaking Human Motion Capture Assets

August 31, 2023

The Importance of Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

August 30, 2023

Louis Lehot and Christopher Swift Discuss Shift in U.S. Foreign Investment Paradigm

August 30, 2023

Louis Lehot Authors Article Exploring Potential Rebound of M&A

August 28, 2023

Louis Lehot Comments on AI’s Impact on M&A

August 25, 2023

Foley Represents Riverwood Capital as Lead Investor in $110M Growth Round for SpyCloud

August 25, 2023

Foley Represents Cortical Ventures in Pre-Seed Round for Kyber Labs

August 17, 2023

Louis Lehot and Patrick Daugherty Author Article on Venture Capital and the Future of Technology

August 10, 2023

Foley Represents Riverwood Capital in Growth Equity Investment in One Model

August 8, 2023

Rise & Shine CISO and Founders Breakfast at Black Hat

August 8, 2023

Louis Lehot Discusses Big Tech’s Commitment to AI Guardrails, White House Meeting

July 27, 2023

Louis Lehot Authors Article on How Startups Outlast a Downturn

July 25, 2023

Louis Lehot Discusses U.S. House Committee’s Scrutiny of Venture Capital Investments in China

July 22, 2023

Louis Lehot Featured in National Association of Corporate Directors Spotlight Series

July 12, 2023

Foley Attorneys Named 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers

June 30, 2023

Good News in Digital Health

June 26, 2023

Louis Lehot Named to Law360’s 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions Editorial Advisory Board

June 16, 2023

Louis Lehot Profiled as One of the Ten Most Inspiring Leaders to Follow in 2023

May 26, 2023

Louis Lehot, Brandee Diamond, and Omar Lucia Author Article on M&A Prospects for 2023

May 24, 2023

Foley Represents NEA as Lead Investor in Funding Rounds for Slash

May 5, 2023

Louis Lehot’s Comments from Recent NACD Webinar Highlighted in Fortune Newsletter

April 28, 2023

Foley Represents Cortical Ventures in $50M Series B Round for Weaviate

April 20, 2023

Foley Represents NEA as Lead Investor in Investment Round in Kindred

April 20, 2023

Foley Represents Connect Ventures in $20M Investment in Deep Voodoo

December 22, 2022

Foley Attorneys Discuss M&A Activity Going Into 2023

December 12, 2022

Foley Partner André Thiollier Moderates Global Venture Market Session at BayBrazil Conference

December 1, 2022

Foley Represents Technology-Focused Growth Equity Fund Riverwood Capital in $123M Series E Funding Round for Alation, a Provider of Data-Cataloging Software

November 3, 2022

Pitch Global’s CVC, Govt. & Impact Conference on October 20 – 21, 2022

October 20, 2022

Foley Represents Samsung Ventures as Lead Investor in Strategic Funding Round for Lumotive

October 17, 2022

Louis Lehot Discusses Startups Accepting Investor Friendly Terms to Preserve Valuations

October 11, 2022

Startups Avoid Valuation Cuts With ‘Up Rounds in Name Only’

October 11, 2022

Foley Represents Ironspring Ventures as Lead Investor in $5M Seed Round for Solvento

October 11, 2022

Foley Represents Vidia in $1.73M Seed Funding Round

October 11, 2022

Louis Lehot Featured on Boardroom Governance Podcast

October 4, 2022

Legal considerations for high-growth startups: Latin American startups and cross-border financings

September 19, 2022

Foley Represents TCG Crossover as Lead Investor in EUR 49.2M Crossover Financing for Abivax

September 14, 2022

Positioning Your Company for Venture Capital Financing

September 13, 2022

Senate Bill 218: California’s proposal to remedy defective corporate acts

September 8, 2022

Louis Lehot Comments on Crypto Volatility’s Impact on Acquisition and Funding

August 12, 2022

Foley Represents Mirantis in Acquisition of amazee.io

July 28, 2022

Investors Take Sink-or-Swim Approach to Struggling Crypto Startups

July 22, 2022

Mid-Year Update: No Antitrust Redux Yet Despite Stack Of Bills

July 13, 2022

Foley Partners Benjamin Dryden and Louis Lehot Quoted in Law360 Mid-Year Antitrust Legislation Update

July 13, 2022

Louis Lehot and Patrick Daugherty Discuss Cryptocurrency Regulation

June 9, 2022

Is the Metaverse Plaintiffs Firms’ New Chatbot?

June 7, 2022

Louis Lehot, Ethan Floyd, and Tiffany Young Discuss Plaintiffs Firms in the Metaverse

June 6, 2022

Foley Hosts Discussion on Future of Primary Care Across Africa

May 20, 2022

What GCs Exploring NFT, Web3 Opportunities Need to Know

May 20, 2022

Foley Represents Acrobator Ventures as Lead Investor Funding Round for MiLaboratories Inc.

March 25, 2022

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in the New York Times Discussing Executive Order on Cryptocurrency Regulation

March 9, 2022

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in Capital.com Article Discussing Crypto Regulation

March 9, 2022

The Market Minute: The Clock is Ticking for SPACs—Here’s What Happens When They Can’t Seal a Deal

March 2, 2022

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Participates in Livestream Discussion with 4thly on Due Diligence for Startup Founders and Investors

March 1, 2022

Foley Represents ZERO in $12M Series A Investment Round

March 1, 2022

Pat Daugherty and Louis Lehot Author Article for Law360 on SEC’s Stealth Digital Assets Regulation

February 4, 2022

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Participates in Livestream Discussion with 4thly on High Resolution Seed Financing for Startups

February 2, 2022

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in Law360 Discussing FTC, DOJ Overhaul of Merger Guidelines

January 18, 2022

Foley Represents Blockchain Orchestration Platform Cion Digital in $12M Seed Funding

January 4, 2022

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in LegalTech News on Legal Technology Innovation Predictions

January 4, 2022

L2 Counsel Represents doc.ai in Sharecare Aquisition

January 29, 2021

L2 Counsel Advises 174 Power Global In Joint Venture with Total

January 27, 2021

Louis Lehot founder of L2 COUNSEL’S Year In Review 2020

January 11, 2021

Foley Partner Louis Lehot Quoted in Law360 Article Previewing the 2022 IPO Market

January 3, 2021

Tales From The Trenches: Founder Equity And Founder Agreements In The Pandemic by Louis Lehot

October 1, 2020

How To Find The Right Startup Lawyer? Ask Louis Lehot, A Silicon Valley Lawyer

September 15, 2020

Louis Lehot Launches “Ask A Silicon Valley Lawyer” Vlog Series For Startups

September 5, 2020

The Best Legal Tech Tools to Help Entrepreneurs to Manage Legal Processes

July 5, 2020

Pro Tips From Silicon Valley Lawyer Louis Lehot On CCPA Enforcement And Its Impact On Startups Amid The Pandemic

July 1, 2020

Convertible notes and SAFEs — The least you should know!

May 19, 2020