The firm
An independent firm serving your legal challenges
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We continuously invest in our training to remain at the forefront of legislative and case law developments. Our expertise is recognized by our peers and clients.
What this means for you:
High-level legal advice
Mastery of complex cases
Continuous legal monitoring
Innovative, tailored solutions
Expertise
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Our human-sized structure and internal organization allow us to be extremely responsive without sacrificing work quality. You have a direct contact, available and involved.
What this means for you:
24-hour email response
Phone availability
Optimized processing times
Proactive case management
Reactivity
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From our first discussion, we present our fee structure and provide a precise cost estimate. You know where you're going, without unpleasant surprises.
What this means for you:
Budget estimate from the start
Detailed fee agreement
Clear, understandable billing
Regular progress updates
Transparency
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We fully commit to each case, with passion and determination. Your lawyer becomes a true partner who knows your story, understands your challenges, and anticipates your needs.
What this means for you:
Personalized long-term relationship
Deep knowledge of your business
Proactivity and anticipation
Fierce defense of your interests
Committent
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Professional secrecy is absolute. Your confidences and documents are protected with the highest security level. Your trust is our most precious asset.
What this means for you:
Absolute guaranteed confidentiality
Strict compliance with professional standards
No conflicts of interest
Objective, independent advice
Ethics
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We use the most powerful digital tools to optimize our work, train in new technologies (AI, blockchain, Web3), and adapt our methods to contemporary needs.
What this means for you:
Understanding of tech challenges
Innovative legal solutions
Modern collaborative tools
Agility in facing changes
Innovation
OUR VALUES
From seed stage to Series B and beyond, we secure your development: legal structuring, fundraising, intellectual property, GDPR, hiring.
External growth, restructuring, litigation, labor relations: we're by your side for all your strategic challenges.
We occasionally intervene for specific operations requiring sharp expertise or external perspective.
Employees, executives, entrepreneurs: we defend your rights and protect your interests in your professional relationships and entrepreneurial projects.
Our Clients
As an independent firm, we face no commercial pressure and can advise you with complete objectivity, guided solely by your interests.
Our human-sized structure allows us to be extremely responsive. Your cases are handled quickly, without the administrative burdens of large structures.
We have developed particular expertise with tech companies, startups and scale-ups, as well as in innovative sectors (AI, SaaS, fintech, healthtech).
Beyond legal technique, we understand our clients' business challenges. Our advice always integrates strategic and operational dimensions.
We believe in clear and predictable pricing. From the first discussion, we present our fees and provide a precise estimate of your case cost.
What Sets Us Apart
Our lawyers combine over 20 years of experience in their respective areas of specialization. We master complex legal issues and translate them into operational solutions.
Every client is unique. We take time to understand your business, corporate culture, and objectives to provide support perfectly adapted to your needs.
We build lasting relationships with our clients, based on transparency, availability, and listening. Your lawyer becomes a true partner in your development.
We place ethics at the heart of our practice. Respect for professional standards, absolute confidentiality, and integrity guide all our actions.
Our Mission
2018
After ten years in international corporate law firms, Matthieu Godard founded Godard & Associés with the desire to create a human-sized firm capable of competing with major firms while offering personalized client relationships.
2020
The firm strengthened with the arrival of Claire Moreau, a recognized labor law specialist, bringing her sharp expertise and balanced vision of labor relations.
2021
Thomas Leroy joined the team as partner. An engineer by training and a specialized IP lawyer, he perfectly complements the firm's skills to support innovative and tech companies.
Our story
Founded in 2018 by Matthieu Godard, Godard & Associés is an independent Parisian law firm bringing together complementary expertise in corporate law, labor law, and intellectual property.