About Yvan-Claude

Yvan-Claude is a partner in the business department and a member of the capital markets and public companies practice groups. He is also a founding member of Cooley’s Chicago office, where he spends half his time. Yvan-Claude advises clients on a wide range of public offerings, M&A and other significant corporate transactions across the US and throughout Europe, Australia and Asia. Over his 25 years in practice, he has counseled US and global publicly traded and privately held life sciences, healthcare, medical technology, consumer healthcare, technology and other innovative companies, as well as investment banking firms, private equity sponsors and venture capital firms.

Passions

Cycling

I advise clients on their most complex and transformative transactions, and work 24/7 to assist them in achieving their goals and strategic objectives. Cooley’s unique platform allows us to guide our clients holistically and collaboratively in a transformative way that we believe no other firm can match.

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Experience

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Admissions and credentials

  • New York
  • Illinois
  • Connecticut

Rankings and accolades

The American Lawyer: Midwest Trailblazer

Super Lawyers: Securities & Corporate Finance Law

Global M&A Network: Top 50 Global M&A Lawyers (2015)

The Legal 500: Capital Markets – Equity Offerings by Issuers and Managers (2013-2015) and M&A Middle-Market and Technology Transactions (2015)

The Network Journal: 40 Under Forty (2007)


Memberships and affiliations

  • STRIVE, Board Member (2014-present)
  • Chicago Blend Board Member

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