THE FOUNDER AND THE TEAM
Brian J. Fonville
Brian Fonville is a Stanford-trained international corporate and venture counsel advising technology companies, investors, and internationally active businesses on cross-border structuring, venture financing, and strategic transactions across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe.
Admitted in New York, England & Wales, and the Czech Republic, he works closely with founders and leadership teams navigating international growth, financing events, and complex cross-border operations.
Former associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in New York
Advised investment funds managing assets exceeding $1 trillion
Experience across cross-border M&A, venture financings, and complex transactions
Taught Commercial and Contract Law within the University of London programme
He serves as an ongoing strategic legal partner to a select group of companies, helping design governance frameworks, support investor readiness, and manage legal complexity as organizations scale internationally.
See Representative Transactions (below) for examples of professional engagements
Brian J. Fonville, Esq.
Owner, Fonville Legal
He has a particular interest in climate technology, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure, and has supported projects involving energy efficiency, green finance, and sustainable development.
Brian collaborates with a network of senior lawyers across multiple jurisdictions, enabling clients to receive integrated cross-border support while maintaining direct access to senior-level counsel.