Francois Laugier

About Francois Laugier

Trusted legal partner to global and Silicon Valley-based technology companies for 30 years, counseling clients from coast to coast. Advising and empowering entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses to navigate the complexities of sophisticated high-tech and cross-border transactions of all sizes and resolving disputes when they arise. As a seasoned international corporate transactions attorney, I have a deep understanding of the intricate legal terrain of high-tech and emerging markets. I have successfully guided thousands of clients through the entire lifecycle of their business. I counsel businesses of all sizes on complex transactions and legal challenges, including formation, hiring, financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, licensing, and foreign corporate structure inversions (“flips”). I also support clients in pre-litigation matters, securing and defending their rights in litigation when necessary. In my role as a strategic advisor and outside general counsel to my clients, I provide guidance that fuels their growth and propels them to global success. I am a passionate educator, sharing my knowledge and skills through lectures on entrepreneurship, technology, and international law, helping others to understand the ever-changing legal landscape. Bar admissions in California, the District of Columbia, and France underscore my global reach and ability to handle complex legal matters across borders.

Experience

1. Partner

   Ropers Majeski PC

   Jan 1996 — Present · Menlo Park, CA, US

   Partner of 110-attorney law firm with 7 US offices, and 2 affiliated offices, in Paris and Hong Kong

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law

  LLM, Comparative Law

• University of Montpellier

  Maitrise en Droit, Droit Prive

  1980 — 1984

Skills

• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Litigation Management
• Civil Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Unfair Competition
• Breach of Contract
• Due Diligence
• Private Equity
• Business Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Construction Law
• Venture Capital
• Management
• French
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Dispute Resolution
• Strategy
• Licensing
• Trade Secrets
• New Business Development
• Start-Up
• Corporate Governance
• Mediation
• Corporate Law
• International Law
• Business Strategy
• Cross-Border Transactions
• Joint Ventures
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Trademark Infringement
• Commercial Litigation