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Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. Offices

15 rue de Laborde
Paris
75008
France
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France > Administrative and public law Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. fields a sizeable team that acts for both public and private entities including the French state and is retained to advise on the market’s largest projects in relation to public infrastructure and public or private real estate projects where it is able to draw on its considerable experience in urban planning. In the PPP area, the firm is particularly active in the transport sector and is advising on several public procurement contracts linked to projects relating to the 2024 Summer Olympics. Other areas of expertise include assisting with regulatory and other sensitive public law issues, such as the governance of public entities. The team is led by Thomas Courtel and Bénédicte Mazel, who excel in the field of general public law and public procurement work; Emmanuel Vital-Durand and Alexandre Gauthier, who are top references for urban planning issues; and Frédéric Mion, who joined as a partner in 2022 from the Conseil d’Etat adding complementary privatisation and regulatory strength, especially in the telecoms and media fields.Practice head(s):
Thomas Courtel; Alexandre Gauthier; Bénédicte Mazel; Frédéric Mion; Emmanuel Vital-Durand
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Brusq
Testimonials
‘Very high added value of services. Excellent analyses. Perfect understanding of issues and perfect mastery of client’s needs. Exceptional availability’.
‘Emmanuel Vital-Durand is a remarkable and highly valuable partner. Thomas Brusq is a remarkable associate.’
Key clients
Prologis
Viasat
FNSP (Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques)
Legrand
Imerys
ArianeGroup
Orano
Fret SNCF
SAS Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin
Enedis
EDF
A consortium comprising SNCF Réseau, Kaufman & Broad, Altarea-Cogedim, Indigo, and Elogie
Icade
Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques
The French State, via the civil aviation general directorate
REALITES group
French State (French Investment Agency)
Paris Society
Paris 2024 – Comité d’organisation des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques
Veolia Eau France
La Banque Postale, Crédit Agricole de Savoie
CCI Seine-Estuaire
Work highlights
- Assisting TELT with developing the 65 km cross-border section of the Lyon-Turin railway line from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Susa/Bussoleno.
- Advising a consortium on the refurbishment of Gare d’Austerlitz.
- Advising a consortium composed of Fayat (France), Ascendi (Portugal) and DIF Capital Partners (Netherlands) on the A412 motorway concession public tender.
France > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 1
The team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. has a leading reputation in the area and attracts instructions from a stellar client base including major financial institutions, insurers, asset and investment managers and the French state. Financial services and investment management expert Stéphane PuelPractice head(s):
Stéphane Puel
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Indispensable team in banking and finance in Paris. Composed of excellent professionals, in particular Stéphane Puel, the team covers all the needs of financial intermediaries, at the legal and fiscal level.’
‘Stéphane Puel is an essential lawyer in the practice of asset management. Great expertise on all subjects.’
‘Great availability, great listeners, consistency in the exchanges, whatever the level of stress and the workload in progress. Great ability to find compromises.’
‘Mr. Olivier Bernardi has demonstrated excellent expertise in banking and financial regulation, very high responsiveness, great availability and an excellent listener.’
‘Complete team on all banking and financial law issues, with partners mastering both legal and practical matters. An exceptional understanding of commercial issues allows Gide’s banking-finance team to give perfectly adapted advice, a perfect knowledge of legal techniques.’
‘Olivier Bernardi, Benjamin Delaunay, Guillaume Goffin and Stéphane Puel have extensive experience, a mastery of legal techniques and the commercial issues of the industry that we rarely encounter. Their personable approach, the elegance of their writing and their politeness make them an unrivalled team.’
‘Benjamin Delaunay in regulatory is essential for his mastery of subjects and his experience.’
‘Olivier Bernardi has extensive knowledge of banking and financial regulations and experience allowing him to immediately understand the issues submitted to him, and to propose relevant and effective solutions.’
Key clients
BNP Paribas
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB)
BlackRock
Natixis IM
BNP Paribas Asset Management
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
Blackstone
Russell Investments
Arthur J. Gallagher
Citadel
Cardif Assurance Vie
BPCE
Société Générale
CNP Assurances
NNIP
Amundi
Morgan Stanley
Oddo BHF
Primonial REIM
La Banque Postale
Lombard Odier Europe
Crédit Suisse
French State
KKR
Westbrook Partners
Woorton
Casino
Cdiscount
Adéo
Rothschild & Co
Nuveen France
Younited Credit
ICAMAP
Banque Centrale de Mauritanie
Agence française de développement
Greenman Arth
Remake Asset Management
Perial Asset Management
Emergence
Work highlights
- Assisted Greenman, an Irish investment manager, with setting up an alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) entity in France.
- Represented MGEN Vie in a disciplinary procedure initiated by the banking and insurance supervisor, Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de resolution (ACPR), for failure to comply with certain regulations.
- Assisted the 11 largest French insurance companies in the implementation of a EUR 1.7bn recovery programme set up at the request of the French Ministry of Finance following the recent Covid crisis called Obligations Relance (Relance Bonds).
France > Banking and finance: transactional work Tier 1
The experienced team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. handles high-end transactional work for major domestic and international financial institutions and corporates across a mix of sectors. Structured finance and project finance expert Eric Cartier-MillonPractice head(s):
Eric Cartier-Millon; Rémi Tabbagh; Laetitia Lemercier; Farah El-Bsat; Nathalie Benoit
Testimonials
‘Eric Cartier Millon: remarkable for his technical competence, his interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to find “win-win” solutions in the event of a blockage, his humility and availability.’
‘Nathalie Benoit: Very good technical skills, pleasant and always available.’
‘A real pleasure to work with this team!’
‘Ability to cover a relatively wide range of legal and tax issues; easy and direct contact with the other partners of the firm in order to provide the right solutions; ability to listen and understand customer issues; search for innovative solutions; very good availability and accessibility.’
Key clients
Banque Europeenne du Credit Mutuel
BNP Paribas
Bpifrance
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
La Banque Postale
Natixis
Société Générale
HSBC Continental Europe
Ardian
Charterhouse
Veolia Environnement
Paris Inn Group
Eurazeo
McArthurGlen
Eiffage
Icawood
LBPAM
BPCE Group
Work highlights
- Advised the European Investment Bank in connection with the financing and implementation of an investment programme by Menta SAS.
- Represented a consortium of banks including BNPP, Natixis, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, CACIB and Bank of America in a cross-border refinancing transaction through bonds issues for telecommunications company Iliad.
- Assisted a consortium of banks including BNPP, Natixis, CACIB and SG with the cross-border financing of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal for Financière LOV.
France > Capital markets: debt capital markets Tier 1
The experienced debt capital markets team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. remains a force in the market, providing comprehensive support on complex, high-value debt transactions, and advising a portfolio of clients ranging from major financial institutions and insurers to corporates across such sectors as telecoms, construction, environmental services, aviation, retail and infrastructure. Headed by market-leading DCM authority Hubert Merveilleux du VignauxPractice head(s):
Hubert Merveilleux du Vignaux; Laurent Vincent; Melinda Stege-Arsouze
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Gide is characterized by the remarkable availability of the partners and their real involvement in the files entrusted. The team is very efficient, very technically gifted.’
‘Laurent Vincent is very available, courteous and very up to par in terms of knowledge and his ability to deal with the complex legal challenges that we encounter.’
‘High responsiveness and in-depth knowledge of the market make it easy to work with this team.’
‘Extremely satisfied with the relationship with Gide Loyrette Nouel, and in particular Laurent Vincent, who always knows how to be reactive, precise and rigorous. His advice is always wise, proactive.’
Key clients
Ile de France Mobilités (IDFM)
Evolucare
Suez SA
CDC Habitat
Veolia Environnement
CNP Assurances
Crédit Agricole CIB
Autoroutes Paris Rhin Rhone
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa
Ville de Paris
Air France
Société Générale
Orange
BNP Paribas
Crédit Logement
Natixis
Europcar
Spie Batignolles
AXA
Société du Grand Paris
Autoroutes du Sud de la France
Cofiroute
Vinci
Work highlights
- Advised Veolia Environnement, a corporate in environmental services, with the issuance of hybrid bonds in the context of the takeover of Suez SA.
- Advised Air France KLM with the establishment of its first EMTN (Euro Medium-Term Note) programme and two standalone bond issuances for a total amount of EUR 800m.
- Advising Société Générale – Forge on the first issuances of French law security tokens registered on the public blockchains Ethereum and Tezos.
France > Capital markets: equity capital markets Tier 1
The equity capital markets practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. remains a force in the market. It handles high-value, multi-jurisdictional equity transactions for major domestic and multinational issuers, shareholders and financial institutions and corporates. The team is headed by ECM expert Arnaud Duhamel, who assists with complex IPOs, private placements and public equity offerings, Melinda Stege-Arsouze, an expert in IPOs and share capital increases in the tech and biotech space, and Guilhem Richard, who was promoted to partner in July 2022 and manages cross-overs, PIPE deals and block trades. Supported by senior associate and specialist in US securities law Scott Logan, the group’s client base also spans the aviation, automotive, infrastructure, utilities, healthcare and sports sectors. Sami Toutounji, who headed the team’s employee and management equity plan practice at Shearman & Sterling LLP, joined the firm with Françoise Even in October 2022.
Practice head(s):
Arnaud Duhamel; Melinda Stege-Arsouze; Guilhem Richard
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent technical knowledge of products and markets, innovative and adapted approach, modern, responsive,’
‘Arnaud Duhamel’s presence on a deal is an incredible comfort.’
‘ Clearly one of the leaders in equity capital markets. It demonstrates innovation, flexibility and seeks solutions adapted to the needs of its customers.’
‘Guilhem Richard and Arnaud Duhamel are clearly star lawyers in their practice space. Their relational capacity is superior to that of their colleagues.’
Key clients
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Spartoo
Goldman Sachs
Veolia Environnement
Air France KLM
Renault
Olympique Lyonnais Groupe
Jefferies
Morgan Stanley
Gensight Biologics
Inventiva
Deutsche Bank
BNP Paribas Group
Société Générale
HSBC
Work highlights
- Assisted Air France KLM with a share capital increase with preferential subscription rights of EUR 2.26bn.
- Assisted a banking syndicate made up of Goldman Sachs and SVB Leerink LLC with the $194m private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing of DBV Technologies, a dual-listed company on Euronext Paris and the Nasdaq.
- Assisted Antin Infrastructure Partners with its initial public offering on the regulated market of Euronext Paris for a total offering amount of EUR 632.5m.
France > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1
The data protection and data privacy team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. remains a key player in the marketplace, providing comprehensive support to major financial institutions (Crédit Agricole), insurers and corporates in media (France Televisions), luxury goods, telecoms, automobiles, tech and energy. Practice area expert Thierry Dor heads the team, bringing strength to global data transfers, personal data processing matters and GDPR compliance. Supported by senior associate Dane Tacchini (a specialist in the implementation of cross-border compliance projects related to global information technology systems, the group’s full service offering also extends to cover data breaches, cookie management and e-privacy related obligations.Practice head(s):
Thierry Dor
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We appreciated the availability of the team and its support.’
Key clients
Crédit Agricole
France Televisions
Drouot
Spartoo
France > Derivatives and structured finance Tier 1
The experienced team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. remains a leader in the practice space, advising major domestic and international financial institutions (BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC, Barclays) and asset managers, services airlines (Air France) and corporates such as Veolia across such sectors as car rentals, waste management and data and analytics, on a wide range of securitisation transactions and asset-backed finance transactions. The team is headed by Arnaud Duhamel, who focuses on strategic equity derivatives transactions and equity financings, and structured derivative products specialist Laurent Vincent. Counsel Clément Vandevooghel brings expertise to loan portfolio sales (including non-performing loans), asset-backed lending and debt capital markets. Samir Bensaker was promoted to partner in July 2022. Co-practice head Xavier Chassin de Kergommeaux departed in February 2023.
Practice head(s):
Arnaud Duhamel; Laurent Vincent
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Recognised experts at the forefront of the latest practices.’
‘Attentive to the customer, educational and available.’
‘I really appreciate working with Laurent Vincent, who, on very technical subjects, brings theoretical knowledge and his knowledge of remarkable market practices. He expresses himself very clearly in both English and French and is capable of impressive teaching efforts.’
Key clients
BNP Paribas
Société Générale
Citigroup
Natixis
La Banque Postale
Veolia Environnement
Bank of America Merril Lynch
HSBC
Air France KLM
Barclays
Antin Infrastructures Partners
Goldman Sachs International
J.P. Morgan
ALD Automotive Limited
Eiffel Investment Group
BPCE
Work highlights
- Assisted banks (Natixis and Caisse d’Epargne et de Prévoyance Bretagne Pays de Loire) with the negotiation of the hedging documentation with BioSynErgy in the context of a public-private partnership (PPP) for the EUR 139m financing of the development of an energy conversion power plant in Le Havre.
- Assisted an investment bank with the negotiation of the hedging documentation with Junia Grande Ecole d’Ingénieurs (a non-profit organisation) in the context of the EUR 133m financing of the rehabilitation work and extension of its campus in Lille.
- Advised Natixis as arranger in the restructuring of a EUR 50m securitisation programme of credit card receivables originated by Oney Bank.
France > Dispute resolution: Stock market litigation Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. stands out for its ability to combine top litigation, regulatory and financial services expertise. The practice is well-placed to act for leading asset management and financial services companies and top investment banks, while also regularly defending individuals including financial brokers and top executives. The team manages a large and prominent caseload featuring AMF investigations into stock market abuse offences (price manipulation, insider dealing or financial communication issues). It is also involved in highly complex matters such as cases featuring cross-border investigations or involving parallel investigations from the French criminal prosecutor (PNF) in addition to the AMF regulator. Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry is a key name in the field and co-heads the practice alongside litigator Bruno Quentin, asset management experts Stéphane PuelPractice head(s):
Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry; Benjamin Delaunay; Olivier Diaz; Stéphane Puel; Bruno Quentin
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Availability, relevance, analytical capacity.’
‘Impeccable quality of advice. Ability to anticipate the way stock-market authorities will look at a file, perceive it and precede with it. Ability to interact with the stock-market authorities, formally and informally. Perfect balance between professional competence and empathy.’
‘Does not hesitate to delve into subjects that are relatively new to them.’
‘Excellent team, with a clear vision of strengths and weaknesses of a case. Nothing is left to chance. In-depth knowledge of their files. Highly reliable and available team.’
‘Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry is excellent. He knows his files perfectly and can identify critical points. Marie Robert-Schmid is another asset to the practice.’
Key clients
Amundi
Natixis
CACEIS
Work highlights
- Assisted a leading European asset management firm with AMF enforcement proceedings for breach of conduct committed by two former employees.
- Represented an employee’s savings plan accounts holder in the first ever ACPR proceedings brought in this area, in relation to the Eckert Law on inactive accounts.
France > Employment Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. fields an impressive stand-alone practice thanks to its large and experienced team, which assists a prominent and diverse client base made up of French and international blue-chip companies, notably in the car, aviation, technology, energy and financial services sectors. The team deals with challenging work, and advises on large restructuring and site closure projects, including recently intervening on behalf of a car manufacturing client undertaking a project in a European country. The team is familiar with handling collective and individual litigation including harassment and whistleblowing claims; it recently acted in mass disputes concerning the internet platform sector and was instructed by a leading luxury goods brand to help validate its non-compete and poaching clause. The top-class team is co-headed by Aurélien Boulanger, David JoninPractice head(s):
Aurélien Boulanger; Foulques de Rostolan; David Jonin; Benjamin Krief; Guillaume Navarro; François Vergne
Testimonials
‘Great expertise on subjects of extreme technicality.’
‘Good listening skills and practical advice’.
‘Guillaume Navarro shows high reactivity on subjects whatever the hour or the day.’
‘Benamin Krief is very reactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented’.
‘François Vergne provides proactive and thoughtful advice in strategic areas of social law and related labour litigation.’
‘The team is always very responsive. The lawyers have good knowledge of our business and our challenges, and always offer appropriate and reassuring solutions.’
‘An excellent customer relationship and sense of service, which complement very good legal expertise on multiple subjects.’
‘The team has the ability to translate complex concepts of employment law into simple follow-up action plans. They simplify French employment law down to a user guide that can be used by non lawyers and even non French individuals.’
Key clients
CBRE
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Confédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises (CPME)
Crédit Agricole
Neptune Energy International
KKR
Pathé Gaumont
SETE (Société d’exploitation de la Tour Eiffel)
Uber
Vinci
Accor
Air Austral
Caisse de Retraite des Personnels Navigants Professionnels de l’Aéronautique Civil (CRPNPAC)
Enedis
Hennessy
Louis Vuitton Malletier
GRDF
Centaurus Hospitality Odyssey
Legris Industries
DFDS Seaways
DPD France
RTE
Stora Enso
Veolia
Vueling
Work highlights
- Representing CBRE, the publicly listed US-based commercial real estate services and investment company, before the French Employment jurisdiction in a dispute with employees concerning their transfer.
- Advising Pathé Gaumont on the reorganisation of its entire movie theatre activities.
- Assisting GRDF with various civil and criminal disputes with unions and works councils, including dealing with major strikes.
France > Environment Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is well regarded in public, energy and environmental law, with a ‘professional, dynamic‘ team headed by experienced partner Jean-Nicolas ClémentPractice head(s):
Jean-Nicolas Clément
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A team with great expertise, with a deep knowledge of environmental law.’
‘The team is professional, dynamic and capable of responding in a precise, rigorous and creative manner to the essential issues that environmental law represents today.’
‘Expertise, experience, and availability. This team demonstrates great innovation in explaining legal, economic and operational issues.’
‘I have been working with Jean-Nicolas Clément for almost 30 years and the quality is always there.’
‘Jean-Nicolas Clément demonstrates great professionalism and remarkable personal commitment. He shows great talent in the management of litigation cases, in a field of changing law, whose rules are not fixed and without established case law. A big congratulations!’
Key clients
Prologis
ENYM
Vinci Autoroute
TotalEnergies
Paris Saint Germain Football Club (PSG)
Agence Nationale de Gestion des Déchets Radioactifs (ANDRA)
Eqiom
Umicore
ExxonMobil
Nintendo
Work highlights
- Represented concessionaire Vinci Autoroute in the defence of various environmental authorisations and permits in the context of the Grand Contournement Ouest of Strasbourg motorway project.
- Assisting and defending a subsidiary of TotalEnergies following a claim brought by the national French rail operator SNCF Réseau over pollution of a chemical origin that was identified in the railway tunnel of Marseille.
- Assisting ANDRA for over ten years on building the only French underground site for the storage of radioactive waste (project CIGEO).
France > EU, competition and distribution Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. frequently handles the antitrust elements of acquisitions, with Dimitri Dimitrov working on a rare pharmaceutical merger to be assessed by the FCA; he is supported by associate Charles Terdjman. Another strength of the firm is in follow-on damages claims, overseen by Franck Audran and Laura Castex. The agroindustry is a key sector for the firm, with Audran, Castex and members of the Brussels team defending multiple clients against an FCA statement of objections, while FCA investigations is another area of experience. Emmanuel Reille is another key name. Associate Elizabeth Gautier provides additional support.Practice head(s):
Emmanuel Reille; Franck Audran; Laura Castex; Dimitri Dimitrov
Other key lawyers:
Elizabeth Gautier; Charles Terdjman; Ghislaine Lemoyne
Testimonials
‘Good availability. The team came up with a solution to each of the topics discussed. Very good follow-up through to the end of the case.’
‘Gide’s competition law practice is of high quality. The team has a remarkable ability to absorb and understand the stakes involved in the case from every angle – regulatory, industrial and commercial. It very quickly identifies the risks and will seek to circumvent them by any means, which it does with great success.’
‘The team led by Emmanuel Reille is exemplary in the way it approaches cases. They are facilitators who have high levels of expertise and know-how in all areas of competition law.’
‘Great professionalism, unfailing availability, and empathy for the client.’
‘Laura Castex is remarkable.’
‘We worked together in a very integrated way, with competent lawyers who are available and eager to understand the challenges for the company in France while highlighting them with the global perspective of an international group. The team was proactive and provided sound advice both during consultations with the Competition Council and during contract negotiations.’
‘I appreciated the pragmatic and constructive approach of Franck Audran and his team, who always listen to the client. This allows them to deal with cases quickly and gives them agility in a very active and fast-moving area of law.’
‘Working with Gide is very comfortable: the quality of the legal work is matched by the quality of the supporting services.’
Key clients
Savencia (Bongrain)
Phoenix Pharma
NRJ Group
Reworld Media
HIG / Time Manufacturing
BMW
Levis
LVMH
Bonduelle
Viasat
Association Famille Mulliez
CNP Assurances
Legrand
Sonepar
Gares & Connexions
Nuxe
Etam
Mediaset
Barentz (Cinven fund)
Michelin
SNCF
Vinci
Société Générale
Crédit Agricole
L’Oreal
Saria
VM Building / Fedrus
Keolis
Sisley
Eiffage
Roquette Frères
Coca Cola
Velux
CR Hansen
Ajinomoto
Stihl
Nemera
Tate and Lyle
Fnac-Darty
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfields
Caisse des dépôts et des consignations
Maus Frères SA / Lacoste
Cosmetics Europe
Petit Bateau
Groupe Rocher
Apple EMEIA, Apple Inc.
Avril
Groupe Castel
FEBEA
FIAC (can industry)
Eurosport / Discovery
Nintendo
Iveco
UHR, Faghit (hotel industry)
Accor
Paris 2024 (organization of Paris’ Olympic Games)
GNI (hotel industry)
Total
Pernod Ricard
BlackFin
BC Partners
France > Industry focus: Energy Tier 1
The energy department at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is led by practitioners with an array of expertise, including project finance specialists Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, John D CrothersPractice head(s):
Marie Bouvet-Guiramand; John D. Crothers; Victor Grandguillaume; Nicolas Jean; Bénédicte Mazel; Alexis Pailleret; Anne Tolila; Stéphane Vernay
Other key lawyers:
Chloé Bouhours; Edouard Bourguet
Testimonials
‘The team has extensive experience in renewables and, more particularly, in solar in France. This makes it possible to have up-to-date knowledge in terms of market practices, which greatly facilitates negotiations.’
‘Alexis Pailleret has seen it all in the industry and is experienced and friendly; Chloé Bouhours is very meticulous and always available.’
‘Marie Bouvet-Guiramand is always looking for a good compromise for clients and is very strong in conducting negotiations. Edouard Bourguet is a hard-worker and always very clear in his recommendations.’
‘The team is skilled in negotiating PPP contracts whose counterparty is a state or a state entity, which remains a unique and specialist exercise because it requires an extremely thorough understanding of the industrial issues in order to adapt a precise legal framework.’
‘Stéphane Vernay is, for me, the master of PPPs and I have never found a lawyer comparable. He has a unique ability to understand industrial and strategic issues in order to propose a legal framework that allows the successful completion of projects. His team is in his image in that members are all quick thinkers too.’
‘Excellent understanding of the wider experience of developing projects in Africa. The team understands the market well and has deep domain expertise and commercial knowledge on the continent.’
‘Victor Grandguillaume is supported by strong associates.’
‘Alexis Pailleret and Chloé Bouhours work rigorously and offer clients flawless support throughout processes. I can fully trust them to detect the slightest errors, check and control everything down to the smallest detail.’
Key clients
AktivCo (Camusat Group)
IMMO Mousquetaires
Tenergie
Eurazeo Infrastructure Partners
Marguerite
TEREOS
Legrand
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Government of Malawi
TotalEnergies SA
TotalEnergies Renewables
EDF SA
EDF International
ENEDIS
ENGIE
EGL
Petroci Holdings
Brahms Group
Caisse Des dépôts et Consignations
MERIDIAM and FGIS
Crédit Agricole
ARIANE GROUP
VICAT
Eiffage
VEOLIA FRANCE
Hammerson
Work highlights
- Advising EDF on the design, supply and construction of its six EPR nuclear energy reactors of 1650MWe in Jaitapur, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
- Advising ArianeGroup on the structuring and negotiation with Urbasolar of solar energy purchase schemes on five sites in France, in self-consumption and onsite and offsite PPA.
- Advising the IFC and the governments of Ivory Coast and Niger on the development of photovoltaic projects under the Scaling Solar initiative, which aims to create a viable market for solar power in Africa and expand access to electricity.
France > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 1
The luxury goods team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a force in the marketplace, advising on and safeguarding the IP of household names in the fashion, jewellery, cosmetics, beverages and hospitality industries, with clients including Christian Dior, LVMH and L’Oréal. The group is headed by IP litigation expert Emmanuel Larere; Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier, who manages unfair competition law matters; Franck Audran, who handles complex competition law proceedings; IT projects expert, Thierry Dor; Olivier DiazPractice head(s):
Emmanuel Larere; Raphaëlle Dequire-Portier; Franck Audran; Thierry Dor; Olivier Diaz; David Jonin; Julien Guinot-Delery
Testimonials
‘What differentiates Gide from other firms is the quality of the team in its availability, patience and resilience, even on the most complicated operations.’
Key clients
Belmond
Céline
Christian Dior Couture
Cosmetics Europe / FEBEA
Le Collectionist
L’Oréal
Louis Vuitton
LVMH
Naos Hotel
Parfums Guerlain
Richemont
Work highlights
- Assisted Aura Blockchain Consortium (composed of LVMH, Richemont, Prada, OTB and Mercedes-Benz) with the launch of an NFT solution for luxury brands.
- Representing Louis Vuitton (LV) in an appeal lodged before the Court of Appeal in Paris in a parasitism case involving Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA), a French luxury jewellery company, and its distributor Cartier.
- Assisting Dior with the drafting and negotiation of various types of contracts relating to copyright and image issues, that may be entered into with various third parties (agencies, celebrities, other trademarks, creators, etc.).
France > Insurance Tier 1
The insurance practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. remains a leading force in the market, advising major insurers, operators in banking and finance, service providers, industrial groups and international law firms involved in high-value, cross-border transactions and complex litigation. Headed by insurance and reinsurance authority Richard Ghueldre (who brings over 25 years' experience in the practice area to the team) and Capucine Bernier (a specialist in civil liability, particularly non-life insurance disputes), the group has a comprehensive offering covering regulatory issues, insurance contract law, acquisitions, litigation and arbitration, accident management, and the establishment of insurance programmes and distribution schemes on a domestic and international level. Other key figures include counsel Charles-Eric Delamare-Deboutteville, a specialist in prudential regulation and insurance contracts, and associate Julie Brulé, who manages civil liability matters.
Practice head(s):
Richard Ghueldre; Capucine Bernier
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent responsiveness, meticulous and very thorough analysis of documents, perfect knowledge of similar files, unwavering support in a real relationship of trust, and excellent results, thanks to Richard Ghueldre and Julie Brulé.’
‘Innovative, responsive and thoughtful team.’
‘Richard Ghueldre stands out for his competence and professional and academic perspective.’
‘Our long-running case has been perfectly managed by Gide Loyrette Nouel for several years now because the team made available to us is made up of real experts, who are able to give us guidance on the possible options and advise us on the best one to follow, which is not so common in the market.’
‘Able to deliver real, high-quality support, combining availability, responsiveness and advice. Given the expertise of this firm in complex litigation of this type, particularly at the procedural level, there is no doubt that it will also be able to advise other clients as well as possible on simpler cases.’
‘Very efficient team formed around a partner who is well known in the sector. A team of very solid, efficient, attentive, inventive colleagues.’
‘Julie Brulé is particularly distinguished within the team by her availability, the strength of her knowledge and the attention she pays to her client. Her advice has a particular quality that I greatly appreciate – it is very informative, which gives full meaning to the notion of advice.’
‘Excellent knowledge of the file, reactivity, extremely judicious proposals. Listen and take into account the clients’ internal constraints.’
Key clients
Total Energies
Primonial
Chanel
EDF
Zurich
Howden
QBE
Aon
Generali
Allianz
Société Générale / Sogecap
Crédit agricole / Predica
BNP Paribas / Cardif
Peugeot
Axeria
Audiens
MMA
MACSF
Uneo
Vyv
AG2R La Mondiale
Assurances du Crédit Mutuel
Harmonie Mutuelle
MGEN
Ageas
Tocqueville Finance
Blackfin Capital Partners
Mutuelle des Architectes Français (MAF)
Euromaf
Filassistance
Albingia
Covéa
Arthur J. Gallagher
Europ Assistance
LVMH
McDonald’s
Axa
Naval Group
France Assureurs (Fédération Française de l’Assurance)
CNP Assurances
Work highlights
- Represented AXA France IARD in mass litigation regarding compensation for losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Advised France Assureurs in the context of regulatory changes applicable to the insurance sector and the setting of market practices.
- Advised one of the world’s leading car manufacturers on the compliance of its insurance distribution schemes throughout its network.
France > Intellectual property: Copyright Tier 1
Companies operating in the fashion, art and architecture industries regularly instruct Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. on a spectrum of litigious and commercial copyright matters at the French and EU level, with the firm’s Brussels office assisting in European cases. Under the leadership of Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier, Emmanuel Larere, Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry and Julien Guinot-Deléry, the practice represents clients in infringement, unfair competition and contractual disputes, in addition to advising on copyright licence and image rights agreements. Furthermore, the practice group assists producers, agencies and the individuals they represent in the collection and payment of royalties relating to the use of their IP.Practice head(s):
Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier; Emmanuel Larere; Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry; Julien Guinot-Deléry
Key clients
Rouje
L’Oréal
Paris 2024/Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
Agence France Presse (AFP)
Comédie-Française
Ubisoft
Fondazione Prada
Christian Dior Couture
Experienced Capital Management
Herrmann Global
Carven
Drouot
Orange/OCS
Work highlights
- Advised Agence France Presse (AFP) on the French implementation of the EU Directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market and successfully obtained the first enforcement in France of the new neighbouring rights on press content.
- Assisted L’Oréal in discussing ways to fight counterfeiting in the NFT industry and the role of platforms such as marketplaces.
- Advised the Paris 2024 Organising Committee on the safeguarding of copyrights related to major sports events and various matters in the context of audio-visual content production.
France > Intellectual property: Patents Tier 1
With notable strength in the pharmaceuticals, medical devices and telecoms sectors, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is renowned for its patent litigation practice, before both the French and European courts, where it represents clients involved in infringement matters, revocation proceedings and validity disputes, including supplementary protection certificate (SPC) matters. The team is led by Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier, known for her experience handling patent litigation for the life sciences sector, alongside Emmanuel Larere and Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry, who handle contentious and transactional matters.Practice head(s):
Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier; Emmanuel Larere; Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry
Other key lawyers:
Julie Pailhès; Marie-Ange Pozzo di Borgo
Testimonials
‘A great capacity for synthesis, a great understanding of subjects and analysis, and a pugnacity to defend the interests of the client.’
Key clients
i-Team
Retotub
Roquette
Kenwood
Genmab
Amgen
U-Shin
Bristol Myers Squibb
Johnson&Johnson
Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
Beckman Coulter
Celltrion
Curis
Gensight
Haulotte
Radiometer
Schaeffler
Work highlights
- Defending BMS in a revocation proceeding brought by Teva to invalidate a patent and the corresponding supplementary protection certificate.
- Representing JDE as the plaintiff in a patent infringement claim brought in 2018 against Belmoca BVBA and its French distribution subsidiary Sodastream France.
- Assisting ResMed in potential patent infringement litigation against Panthera regarding an intra-oral device developed by the client to treat snoring and sleep apnea.
France > Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. offers French and foreign clients a leading IP litigation service, handling trade mark disputes before French and European courts and the EUIPO, with a particularly strong track record in the luxury and fashion industries. Infringement and parasitism cases form the base of the firm’s work in this area, with cancellation proceedings and invalidity actions rounding out the practice’s offering. Emmanuel Larere is an experienced trade mark litigator, while also assisting with the creation, filing and management of IP rights, and Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier leads on contentious matters in France and Europe, focusing on the life sciences sector. Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry advises technology companies on infringement disputes and technology transfer agreements.Practice head(s):
Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier; Emmanuel Larere; Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry
Testimonials
‘Sound yet practical trade mark advice. Very quick turnover.’
‘Emmanuel Larere is a very strong litigator. Great pleasure to work with him. Emmanuel is very knowledgeable and can think of creative, innovative solutions. We can always reach out to him.’
‘Business-oriented; technically excellent; work capacity.’
Key clients
Carglass
Rouje
Schneebichler
Graco
BMW
Carven
Drouot
Façonnable
Gucci
Icicle
Klesia
LVMH
Pernod Ricard
Pompidou Museum
Renault
Work highlights
- Represented Louis Vuitton in an appeal lodged before the Court of Appeal in Paris in a case involving Van Cleef & Arpels, a French luxury jewellery company, and its distributor Cartier.
- Represented Heineken in a large trade mark dispute against Kronenbourg (Carlsberg group) in the context of the widely publicised launch, in Europe and the metaverse, of a variant of the famous Heineken beer.
France > Private equity: venture/growth capital Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.‘s ‘highly experienced team’ provides top-tier advice to startups and mature fast-growing companies, as well as a range of investors. The practice is jointly led by Pierre Karpik, David-James Sebag and Louis Oudot de Dainville. Karpik specialises in venture capital and capital investment transactions in the technology sector, and Sebag is dual qualified at the New York bar. De Dainville is particularly focused on venture capital, and advises all actors on fundraisings, external growth transactions, and restructurings.Practice head(s):
Pierre Karpik; David-James Sebag; Louis Oudot de Dainville
Other key lawyers:
Paul Jourdan-Nayrac; Diane Jouffroy
Testimonials
‘Very good business relationship with Pierre Karpik and Louis Oudot de Dainville, who both make themselves available extremely quickly, have long and valuable experience in VC transactions, and have a pragmatic approach to matters that facilitate conflict resolution.’
‘Unique knowledge of the French ecosystem with unmatched track record in working for tech companies.’
‘Team always available and very responsive to any request with excellent quality of deliverables. Reacts smoothly to any kind of situations as their experience allows them to have already faced almost any situation.’
‘Highly experienced team.’
‘What differentiates from other firms is the quality of the team in its availability, its patience and its resilience even on the most complicated operations, but obviously also in the expertise of the teams in our sector and the cross-border issues; very transparent invoicing with details on each project and by type of team to then have an overall discussion on pricing. Pleasant to have a mixed team!’
‘Quality, availability, resilience – I think that our last two operations would not have succeeded with another firm less committed than Gide.’
‘For an international tech company like ours, the attraction of the Gide team is the breadth of resources that are available to handle all aspects of a project without having to retain multiple firms. Another key benefit is their ability to meet tight timelines that sometimes cannot be avoided.’
‘Louis Oudot de Dainville is particularly relevant in venture. He has real experience on the subject, knows how to be pragmatic when the need arises while defending our interests as well as possible.’
Key clients
Doctolib
Mnemo Therapeutics
Partech Partners
Greenoaks
Younited
Temasek
IVP
Eurazeo
D1
Blossom Capital
Liontree
Coatue Management
Bpifrance
Spendesk
Meero
Blablacar
Sinovation
JVP
Work highlights
- Assisted 360 Capital Partners (one of the investors) with the Series D financing round of Exotec, a leader in global warehouse robotics.
- Assisted Spendesk, a spending management solution for small and medium businesses, with (i) its Series C financing with General Atlantic, Eight Roads Ventures, Index Ventures, and eFounders; and (ii) the extension from Tiger Global, a large US growth fund.
- Assisted Temasek (investment fund) with the series E financing round of French insurance startup Alan.
France > Project finance Tier 1
Marie Bouvet-Guiramand , specialist in transport infrastructure and public facility projects, co-leads the sizeable practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I., alongside Thomas Courtel , John D CrothersPractice head(s):
Marie Bouvet-Guiramand; Thomas Courtel; John D. Crothers; Farah El-Bsat; Victor Grandguillaume; Nicolas Jean; Laetitia Lemercier; Stéphane Vernay
Other key lawyers:
Claire Labouré; Magueye Guey; Roxane Debuse; Alexandre Gauthier
Testimonials
‘The team is incredibly well-prepared and connects well with clients, going above and beyond for them and often thinking outside the box. That is what we look for when hiring counsel.’
‘Victor Grandguillaume thinks beyond the problem and proposes various solutions. It is interesting how well he connects with his clients. Roxane Debuse and Claire Labouré were always very prepared also.’
‘The Gide team is one that brings together varied profiles that work in harmony with each other, efficiently. This allows for a great reactivity, even if the question asked does not directly fall within the field of competence of our first interlocutor.’
‘Marie Bouvet-Guiramand and Magueye Gueye were constantly listening to us, each time proposing an approach in line with good market practices and the aspirations of the client.’
‘The practice’s strength is its ability to advise on the broad spectrum of legal matters pertaining to cross-border industrial projects and its focus on providing tailored, innovative and business-oriented advice.’
‘Stéphane Vernay is an outstanding business lawyer. He is solution-oriented in the way he addresses legal and contractual issues, reliable, hard-working and always delivers on time. He is very dedicated to his clients and the success of their projects. He has a broad knowledge in terms of legal matters, sectors and countries.’
‘The Gide team had a lot of experience relevant to our problem. This team was diligent and engaged in a constructive dialogue with us to ensure the provision of effective solutions and in our best interests.’
‘I could cite in particular Alexandre Gauthier for his ability to listen, the wealth of his experience and his ability to find new paths to better resolve the issues faced.’
Key clients
EDF
Total Renewables
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
Meridiam and FGIS
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Government of Barbados
Government of Senegal (CETUD)
Ariane group
French State
Eramet
Eiffage
Vinci, EDF, Renault and Demeter
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
CNP-PPP
ALSF
EGIS
PFO Group
Millennium Challenge Account Côte d’Ivoire (MCA-CI)
Work highlights
- Advised Eramet/Comilog in the sale of a 40% stake of Setrag to Meridiam to implement a new investment plan for the Transgabonais railway.
- Advising the lenders of Vinci, a leading airport operator, in the context of the financing for the Nantes airport’s concession.
- Advising the IFC and the Government of Timor Leste on the operation and management of the country’s international airport through a public private partnership (PPP) scheme.
France > Real estate Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.‘s team is co-headed by Frédéric NouelPractice head(s):
Frédéric Nouel; Eric Martin-Impératori
Other key lawyers:
Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse; Rémi Tabbagh; Hugues Moreau; Christopher Szostak; Laetitia Lemercier; Eric Martin-Imperatori; Bertrand Oldra; Jean-François Levraud; Nicolas Planchot; Constantin Miliotis; Cléopha Thomann; Bertrand Oldra; Etienne Chesneau; Sibylle Chomel de Varagnes; Frederic Nouel; Bertrand Garrandaux
Testimonials
‘Hugues Moreau, Eric Martin-Impératori and very promising partner Cléopha Thomann are key players in the market, whom deliver legal services of exceptional quality.’
‘Bertrand Oldra is extremely useful in negotiations, with a great ability to be firm in positions whilst knowing how to propose solutions to reconcile the constraints of the the different parties involved. Etienne Chesneau is also an excellent and very hardworking practitioner.’
‘Bertrand Oldra is extremely responsive, pushing research to provide an understanding of the subject, including risks and issues, allowing the client to have a fairly detailed and precise understanding of the problem addressed. They know how to quickly formulate recommendations but remain very attentive and adapt their recommendations with a real concern for final efficiency.’
‘Nicolas Planchot provides exceptional transaction management and commercial advice.’
‘Hugues Moreau is collaborative, creative, passionate, honest and excellent overall; Sibylle Chomel de Varagnes is very clearly a future leader in her field, an excellent lawyer, and always available to the client; Nadège Nguyen displays perfect mastery of the law, is excellent negotiator who forms excellent client relationship.’
‘Constantin Miliotis and Eric Martin-Imperatori are highly experienced lawyers in complex real estate transactions. Their strengths are unique expertise, strong responsiveness, valuable assistance in negotiating contracts and availability at all times.’
‘Christopher Szostak and Bertrand Garrandaux have a great ability to anticipate possible obstacles to a transaction and to propose innovative solutions. Chistopher Szostak is also very comfortable with the international dimension of certain issues.’
‘Frederic Nouel is the cornerstone of the real estate practice at Gide. He knows the actors and practices perfectly. He knows how to combine a sense of negotiation, understanding of the issues and ability to conclude combined with an excellent knowledge of the legal issues.’
Key clients
Colt Technology Services
Seafrigo
Accor
AEW Europe
Allianz
Altarea
Amundi Immobilier
Angelo Gordon
Ardian
Aviva Real Estate Investors N
Bouygues Immobilier
Brookfield
BNP Reim
Casino
Crédit Suisse
Goldman Sachs
Greystar
Hammerson
Icawood
Ivanhoé Cambridge
JP Morgan
KKR
Klépierre
Lonestar
Mercialys
Oxford Properties
Paref
Primonial Reim
Schroders Reim
Total SA
Unibail-Rodamco Westfield
Union Invest
Woodeum
Nuveen
Infrared Capital Partners
MACSF
Paris Inn
Domus Vi
Work highlights
- Advised the CDC Habitat group in the setting up of a dedicated investment vehicle (Lamartine) of 7,600 housing units.
- Advised Unibail Rodamco Westfield for its landmark €700m Triangle Tower project which is a 90,000sqm and 180m-high skyscraper to be erected in Paris, the first since the 1970s.
- Advised Colonies in the negotiation and setting up of a global and disruptive partnership with the alternative investment fund Ares Management, providing for the allocation to Colonies of €1bn to invest in real estate.
France > Compliance Tier 2
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is particularly experienced in assisting companies with the conduct of internal investigations in relation to corruption, money laundering, breach of international sanctions and duty of vigilance obligations. The firm has recently assisted a wide range of French and international companies, predominantly in the energy sector, in a range of matters, notably linked to the activities of clients’ subsidiaries in China, Africa and the Middle East. The team also advises on the setting up of compliance programmes and assists clients during compliance audits led by AFA or other financial services regulators. The group also provides support to the M&A practice in the conduct of due diligence compliance work on potential M&A targets. The compliance team also features strong complementary white-collar crime and data privacy expertise. Sophie Scemla and Bruno Quentin jointly head the team with Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry, whose main focus lies in the financial industry. The firm is one of the few in France to have an in-house financial forensics expert in Stéphanie Philippe who joined in January 2022; she previously worked as a controller for the Public Interest Entities division of the French High Council of Statutory Auditors.Practice head(s):
Sophie Scemla; Bruno Quentin; Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge of criminal law and compliance issues from Sophie Scemla, with a very pragmatic and practical approach to resolving difficulties and applying texts. High availability and monitoring through, in particular, regular newsletters which facilitate access to information for its customers and understanding of the applicable regulations.’
Key clients
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Doris Group
France > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2
Best known for its intellectual property and patent litigation work, the practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. advises leading laboratories, venture funds, and emerging life sciences companies. Practice co-head Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier has a wealth of experience handling both domestic and pan-European patent disputes, and Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry specialises in unfair competition and protection of trade secrets. Dimitri Dimitrov has expertise in competition and distribution law, and jointly leads the team alongside Emmanuel Larere, Arnaud DuhamelPractice head(s):
Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier; Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry; Emmanuel Larere; Dimitri Dimitrov; Arnaud Duhamel; Anne Tolila
Other key lawyers:
Guilhem Richard; Marie-Ange Pozzo di Borgo; Paul Jourdan-Nayrac
Testimonials
‘Very in-depth knowledge of the field, ability to find solutions, very good analysis of subjects, very close to customers.’
‘Highly skilled and responsive team. Very capable working English to French and vice versa. Excellent on complex law around SPCs.’
‘Emmanuel Larere, Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier – exceptional partners.’
Key clients
Phoenix Pharma
Guerbet
Eli Lilly
Seratec
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and ONO Pharmaceuticals
Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH.
J&J and Pfizer
Teoxane
Beckman Coulter
Radiometer
Meril
Erytech Pharma
Inventiva
Gensight
France > Industry focus: IT and internet Tier 2
The practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. has noteworthy strength in advising on innovative practices in the IT sector, a key example being its provision of advice to Aura Blockchain Consortium on the cross-border launch of the first blockchain solution for the luxury sector, involving NFTs and cryptocurrencies. It is also well-equipped to advise on the establishment, implementation and fulfilment of key contracts involving cybersecurity and business operations and is also a key name for regulatory matters. The team ably handles pre-litigation matters involving complex cyberattacks. Julien Guinot-Deléry leads the team alongside Thierry Dor.Practice head(s):
Thierry Dor; Julien Guinot-Deléry
Other key lawyers:
Dane Tacchini; Nina Khalfi
Testimonials
‘Familiarity with tech business models and upcoming legal developments.’
‘Thierry Dor and Julien Guinot Deléry both have a very good knowledge of the market and are very responsive.’
Key clients
L’Oréal
Pernod Ricard
Brut
MWM
Crédit Mutuel Arkea
Cybelangel
Pipedrive
Nomadia
Aura Blockchain Consortium
Crédit Agricole
Europ Assistance
Work highlights
- Assisted Aura Blockchain Consortium with the launch of an NFT solution for luxury brands, including the review of the regulatory challenges related to NFT and cryptocurrencies, as well as the contractual documentation.
- Assisted the Pernod Ricard group in its first NFT sale through the platform Blockbar, an online marketplace where consumers can purchase NFTs directly from luxury wines and spirits brands.
- Assisted Crédit Agricole Alpes Provence on the creation of a subsidiary (Cyber-way) specialised in cybersecurity services for its clients.
France > Industry focus: Telecoms Tier 2
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.'s team is well-equipped to handle matters involving regulatory issues surrounding the implementation of connectivity services, and the rolling out of fibre broadband and networks. It has experience advising European operators on their regulatory obligations and the formalities across the sector; alongside its domestic work, the team has a particular presence in Africa, frequently advising on updates and modernisations to telecoms and the delivery and deployment of relevant equipment. Senior associate Dane Tacchini, noted for her 'mastery of telecoms law', is the practice head.Practice head(s):
Dane Tacchini
Testimonials
‘The team is very reactive and fundamentally interested and experienced in this area.’
‘Dane Tacchini shines with her mastery of telecommunications law, and does not hesitate to present a set of relevant solutions for often complex situations.’
Key clients
State of Niger
Work highlights
- Assisted the government of Niger with the elaboration of a new ICT policy for 2022-2031.
France > Media and entertainment: Television/radio Tier 2
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.‘s team has a strong reputation for advising on due diligence, compliance agreements concerning television series and films, TV shoots and alleged fraud matters in this area. It is frequently sought out to advise longstanding client the French Ministry of Culture and Communication on a range of work. Julien Guinot-Deléry leads the team, and associate Camille Truchot is also noted.Practice head(s):
Julien Guinot-Deléry
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A very high quality team; always very responsive and innovative.’
‘Growing expertise in the NFTs and metaverse sector.’
Key clients
Orange
OCS
Mediawan
La Comédie-Française
Brut
Dior
TotalEnergies
L’Oréal
Pernod Ricard
Sorare
Paris 2024
Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Groupe 1981
Fundamental Films
Drouot
Newen
French Ministry of Culture and Communication
Work highlights
- Advising the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games on the safeguarding of media and IP rights in the context of audio-visual content production and live performance production.
- Represented Les Borgia and Invest Image 2 against Atlantique Productions in strategic audio-visual financing litigation, advising and representing the companies in a strategic legal dispute based on the prejudice suffered as a result of deceptive and fraudulent practices.
- Representing one of the main groups of independent and local radios in France in the context of two separate disputes against the same advertising agency regarding payment of commissions and sudden break of established business relationships.
France > Mergers and acquisitions Tier 2
A French firm with offices globally, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is especially noted for its public M&A and private equity work, having recently handled headline deals in the energy, financial services, technology, healthcare and life sciences sectors. Practice head Olivier DiazPractice head(s):
Olivier Diaz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Among the many Parisian M&A teams, the Gide team composed of Olivier Diaz and Charles de Réals is exceptional. They offer a perfect combination of experience, renewed and innovative competence, as well as intellectual agility so that ‘every transaction is indeed different’.’
‘Olivier Diaz is among the most experienced lawyers for complex, multi-jurisdictional and/or high value M&A projects. His experience makes him one of the few irreplaceable players in Paris. His determined and persuasive, yet serene and courteous attitude make him one of the most appreciated interlocutors of managers.’
‘Charles de Réals assists Olivier Diaz in the largest transactions, and has developed an independent M&A practice. He has a lot of experience with major clients who trust him over time. Charles is extremely available, takes the time to immerse himself in the context and the specific issues of the sector and its customers: the discussions are therefore fluid and pleasant.’
‘Perfect understanding of the activity. The firm being full service, there is always an assurance of having recourse to the appropriate expertise if specific subjects arise during the deal. The team is also very agile. Generally, in addition to the partner, a middle lawyer is present on the deal and there is always the assurance of having a follow-up/back-up throughout the file thanks to the large staff of the firm.’
‘Jean-Gabriel Flandrois is a very pragmatic lawyer while having a great sense of precision. Excellent negotiator, he knows how to perfectly defend the problems of his clients as well as counterparties in order to propose satisfactory solutions for all parties to the deal. It should also be noted that the employees within the firm are always fully trained.’
‘Very responsive and competent team.’
‘The GIDE team demonstrated strong leadership in the transaction, being always very pro-active in moving the transaction forward and always ahead of the game. The GIDE team was also able to manage very efficiently the various parties involved both on the sell side and on the buy side. The team provided high quality advice in the negotiations in order to get the best deal done within the constraints we were facing in terms of timing and funding.’
‘We worked with the team of Anne Tolila for an acquisition transaction whose value was several billion euros. The transaction was on an extremely complex perimeter with an extremely short execution time, which requires a team of lawyers of the greatest professionalism’
Key clients
BNP Paribas
AXA
Casino
Pernod Ricard
Crédit Agricole
Eramet
Groupe BPCE
Naval Group
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert
Michelin
Merck
Lactalis
Criteo
SNCF
Nippon Steel Corporation
Fnac Darty
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
EssilorLuxottica
LVMH
Unibail Rodamco Westfield
Work highlights
- Assisted Institut Mérieux, an independent holding company owned by the Mérieux family and specialised in global health, on signing a long-term partnership with Exor N.V., a diversified holding owned by the Agnelli family. Under the agreement, Exor has acquired, by way of a reserved capital increase, a 10% shareholding in Institut Mérieux, representing an investment of EUR 833 million.
- Assisted the client in the acquisition 100% of Bolloré Africa Logistics, comprising all of the Bolloré Group’s transport and logistics activities in Africa at an enterprise value of EUR 5.7 billion, net of minority interests.
- Advising ALD, Société Générale’s car leasing subsidiary, and its board on the acquisition of its competitor, LeasePlan, from TDR Capital.
France > Private equity: Fund formation Tier 2
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. advises on the full spectrum of funds matters, including fund formation, structuring, and investor-side representation. Heading up the ‘excellent‘ team is Stéphane PuelPractice head(s):
Stéphane Puel
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘An excellent team that perfectly masters the operational challenges of asset management (particularly real estate) with a very strong ability to cover the regulatory and tax structuring and the underlying funds with consistent high-level services.’
‘Stéphane Puel and his partners Guillaume Goffin and Benjamin Delaunay are key players in fund structuring and without hesitation constitute the most efficient team in the market.’
‘Excellent skills, very good knowledge of the sector.’
‘Extensive knowledge of investment funds and distribution channels, efficiency, quality of service provided, competitive fees.’
‘Leading fund structuring team in Paris, which can cover different asset classes and innovative topics thanks to one of the best regulatory practices in Paris.’
‘Stéphane Puel is the leader of the practice, particularly on private debt matters or innovation matters. Benjamin Delaunay is a rising star in the real estate sector.’
‘The Gide team has knowledge of the asset management industry that spans all ranges of assets (debt, real estate and private equity) with knowledge of trends and market practices that enable it to have relevant insight into private asset funds.’
‘Stéphane Puel has knowledge of the legal, regulatory and tax environment which has very little equivalent among its competitors and which makes him one of the best informed lawyers on the market insofar as the clients that he advises regularly allow him to have a vision of this environment with a practical aspect that makes all the quality of his advice.’
Key clients
Amundi
Eiffel Investment Group
Eurazeo
Mirova
BlackRock
Tikehau Investment Managers
Primonial REIM
Oddo BHF Asset Management
Siparex
Omnes Capital
Cathay Capital
Meridiam
Russell Investments
Aglae Management
BNP Paribas Asset Management
Raise Reim
Isalt
Xange
Vivalto Partners
Emergence
Work highlights
- Assisted 15 major institutional investors in France in the implementation of a EUR2 million programme named “Obligations Relance”.
- Assisted Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis dedicated to sustainable investment, in setting up a EUR50 million carbon dedicated investment for Orange, a leading French telecoms operator.
- Assisted LBPAM in the setting up of LBPAM infrastructure September 2030, an infrastructure investment fund which will focus on projects with a social and environmental impact, renewable energy projects, sustainable transport, social infrastructure (e.g. schools) or digital infrastructure (e.g. fibre optics).
France > Private equity: LBO Tier 2
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.‘s team provides an integrated legal and tax offering to a range of financial sponsor clients. The team is additionally noted for its strengths in the structuring and implementation of management packages. Practice head Olivier DiazPractice head(s):
Olivier Diaz
Other key lawyers:
Jean-François Louit; Paul de France; Antoine de la Gatinais; Caroline Lan; Vincenzo Feldmann
Testimonials
‘Working with Gide provides access to a “full-service” offer including all the specialties that may be useful during an M&A operation: competition law, labor law, etc. which makes it possible to only have to deal with a single firm working in coordination instead of having to deal with several different specialized firms. In addition, Gide has a network of “tier 1” law firms internationally, such as Chiomenti in Italy and Vinge in Sweden.’
‘Antoine de la Gatinais (M&A) is calm and has a pragmatic approach which allows for constructive discussions with all stakeholders. Always available, he knows how to work in a team and in particular mobilizes all the capacities of Gide to always bring in the best specialists.’
‘Ability to respond very quickly to complex questions about the investment plan of resident managers in more than 20 European countries. Ability to adapt to changes in current LBO orientations, and to different environments related to types of outputs (IPO and sales), allowing the preservation of the interests of managers.’
‘In particular, they have unparalleled know-how in terms of Management Packages, with a dedicated team that is extremely professional, sharp and strong in terms of proposal.’
‘I have worked several times with the team in particular Caroline Lan and Jean-François Louit, who are excellent professionals mastering the technique perfectly.’
Key clients
CEP (now Kereis)
Wella
Soitec
April
Idémia
Cérélia
Rubix
France > Tax Tier 2
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is able to provide a whole range of transactional tax expertise. The team has strong abilities in the M&A space, including advising on complex reorganisations, large transactions and publicly listed deals through Magali Buchert and Olivier Dauchez. Many leading French and international companies are clients. The practice also covers private equity work via Paul de France, who often assists the management on manager incentives package issues in the context of large transactions. Real estate tax remains a strong area of expertise and the practice is sought out for large office, hotel and other property asset investments. The team assists prominent property investors, including with real estate tax fund issues. Laurent Modave and Bertrand Jouanneau are two recognised names in that field. Of note, Alexandre Bochu was promoted to partner in 2022, adding further strength in transactional tax.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very familiar with indirect real estate investments and real estate joint-ventures. Ability to provide cross-border France-Germany advice in an integrated manner.’
‘Ability to review financial documents and BPs from a fiscal but also financial perspective. Provides decision-making support in a complex environment. The team is always very courteous and available.’
‘Extensive knowledge of corporate taxation and management issues. International approach which allowed us to understand taxation issues from a European point of view. Excellent knowledge of the taxation of the managers’.
‘Responsive, transparent, efficient, cost-conscious.’
‘Paul de France is an excellent professional, informative, inventive, daring and skilful.’
‘Confidence, technicality, constancy, responsiveness, proactivity, availability. Their memos are very concise and very clear, and they know how to take a stand.’
‘Olivier Dauchez is a reference and a gifted tax lawyer on the market. Beyond his indisputable technical skills, he has this ability to take a step back from issues at hand. He perfectly masters underlying financial and legal mechanisms, and understands the real issues facing companies. He is also a very friendly, responsive and available person.’
‘Bertrand Jouanneau is very responsive. In terms of invoicing, Bertrand is organized in such a way as to offer packages with caps, which are rather well calibrated from the start and on which we generally do not have to go back.’
Key clients
Saint-Gobain
Antin
Eiffage
Silver Lake
Wendel
Amundi Immobilier
Swiss Life Asset Managers
MSC
Foncière Atland
Renault
Fnac Darty
Five Arrows Principal Investment
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert
Centaurus
Eurazeo
Brookfield
Icamap
Nuveen
Redevco
CNP Assurances
Aviva
Casino
Naos Hotel
Tikehau
Ivanhoé Cambridge
Work highlights
- Assisted MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company with all the tax aspects of the acquisition of 100% of Bolloré Africa Logistics.
- Assisted Antin Infrastructure Partners with the tax structuring of its initial public offering (IPO) on the regulated market of Euronext Paris for a total offering amount of EUR 632.5 million.
- Advised BNP Paribas on the acquisition of Club Med Alpe D’Huez from Lagune.
France > Dispute resolution: White-collar crime Tier 3
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is regularly retained by oil and gas and engineering groups as well as executives facing PNF investigations regarding allegations of corruption, frequently with a link to Africa but also Brazil. The firm, which has strong discovery capabilities, also handles a wide range of cases dealing with various issues: industrial accidents, clinical trials or undeclared work. It is also active in the domestic political sphere where it notably defends those elected to public office in criminal proceedings. The firm also assists clients at risk prevention stages or as victims of cyberattacks. The practice is co-headed by Sophie Scemla, Bruno Quentin and Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry, who is involved in matters concerning financial services-related offences. François Voiron was promoted to counsel in January 2022.Practice head(s):
Bruno Quentin; Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry; Sophie Scemla
Testimonials
‘Excellent reports, very easy, with a perfect mutual understanding of issues and strategy.’
‘A household name in the legal community, Sophie Scemla, who is a senior partner and business crime specialist, is one of the leading lawyers in France practising in this specialised area.’
Key clients
BMW France
TOTAL
BPCE
Technicolor
Crédit Foncier de France
Centaurus Group
Former top manager of Business France
Mr Alexander Studhalter
Mr Georges Siffredi
WeBuild
Natixis
SNCF Mobilités
Springcolt Securities (Prince Karim Aga Khan IV)
France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 4
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.Practice head(s):
Bruno Quentin; Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry; Sophie Scemla
Other key lawyers:
Gabriel Hannotin
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge of the sector of activity and the complexity of the internal organization of a large company; excellent customer service.’
France > Dispute resolution: International arbitration Tier 4
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.'s team frequently collaborates with its London counterparts to cover civil and common law issues. The firm has a strong presence in Africa-related matters and acts for a number of African states as well as companies, in matters relating to infrastructure, construction, mining, M&A and tax issues. Its investment and commercial arbitration practice also extends to several other industries and countries and the group has recently been retained by the French state to handle a major mining case. The team is also well known for its strong tribunal litigation expertise in relation to arbitration and is notably acting for the ICC court in a key matter before French courts. The team is co-headed by Carole Malinvaud, who is increasingly sought after as an arbitrator (she has been named chair in several ICSID arbitration cases), Christian Camboulive, Alexandra Munoz and London-based Saadia Bhatty, who was promoted to partner in 2022.Practice head(s):
Christian Camboulive; Carole Malinvaud; Alexandra Munoz; Saadia Bhatty
Other key lawyers:
Sacha Willaume
Testimonials
‘The Gide arbitration team has strength in depth as well as deep-rooted expertise in international arbitration. This is one of the strongest and most sophisticated teams in Paris for commercial or investment arbitration.’
‘Carole Malinvaud’s approach in cases as counsel is informed by her invaluable experience as an arbitrator. She has excellent judgement.’
‘Sacha Willaume is a terrific advocate and team leader who is destined for great things. His work instils confidence and he is always one step ahead in spotting strategic issues.’
‘All lawyers in the arbitration team are committed to giving advice and providing quality service. Their top-notch multilingual and multicultural team is made up of some of the most experienced and reputable lawyers.’
‘Saadia Bhatty is widely recognized as one of the foremost international arbitration lawyers. She understands Africa. She has acted and still acts as an expert for the African Union.’
‘Very good team. Parity between men and women well respected. Good mix between French and international team. Very good cooperation with the litigation teams which allows a less formatted approach to arbitration of cases. Excellent cross-examination skills.’
‘Alexandra Munoz demonstrates a good mastery over her files, is calm, and strong in cross-examination. Christian Camboulive has great experience and is a talented speaker.’
‘Saadia Bhatty is a well-known international arbitration specialist. She has extensive experience in international arbitration, provides invaluable insights and inspirational leadership.’
Key clients
Hope Services LLC
International Chamber of Commerce
Asmidal SPA
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania
The French Republic
Petroci Holding
EGIS / Ecuador
Work highlights
- Representing the French Republic in a treaty-based arbitration relating to mining concessions.
- Advising EGIS, a major international engineering group in relation to a dispute against a South American state and a state company regarding the construction of a gas pipeline and gas stations.
- Representing the International Chamber of Commerce in litigation proceedings before the Paris court (Tribunal judiciaire) in relation to an arbitration against an African State.
Turkey > Foreign firms Tier 3
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is recognised by international investors as a leading firm in Turkey with experience across multiple areas of the law. The practice is well-versed in compliance, IP, dispute resolution, employment and insurance matters and has strong cross-border capabilities with tax and international arbitration work, in addition to inbound and outbound investments. The firm is jointly led with Bülent Özdirekcan, Arpat Şenocak, Ali Osman Ak and Esra Dündar Loiseau doing restructuring, regulatory, employment and IP work respectively.Practice head(s):
Bülent Ozdirekcan; Arpat Şenocak; Ali Osman Ak; Esra Dündar Loiseau
Key clients
Agence Française de Développement
Ak Gıda (Turkish affiliate of Lactalis Group
Akdeniz Turistik Tesisler A.Ş.
ALD Automotive Turkey
ALD International
Air Liquide
Alchem Europe
Allflex
Algontech
Allianz Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.
Altilis
AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
AXA Sigorta
Believe Digital
Bel Karper Gıda Sanayi A.Ş.
Bereket Tekaful
BNP Paribas Cardif Hayat Sigorta A.S.
BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.S
BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik A.S.
BNP Paribas SA
Bo-Er
BPF Acentelik ve Aracilik Hizmetleri A.S.
BTA Havalimanları
Carel Industries
Ca Technologies Yazılım ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi
Cepas Galvaniz Demir Celik Madencilik Insaat Nakliye Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S
Christian Dior
Clarins
Club Méditerranée SA
Colina
Crédit Agricole Ukraine
Deka
Eker Süt Ürünleri Gıda San. Tic. A.S.
Electronics for Imaging (EFI)
Enova
Euler Hermes Sigorta A.S.
Euler Hermes (Italy)
Euralis
Ficosa
Flovel
Gaptek
GCL Factoring France
Global Enerji
Gestamp North Europe Services S.L.
Groupama Sigorta A.S.
Groupama Emeklilik A.S.
Groupama Assurances Mutuelles
Group Atlantic
Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company Limited
H & M
Hypernet
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc
Joom
JUUL LABS INC.
Koop Hub
KYU (Hakuhodo DY Holding)
Lactalis Group
LANCOME PARFUMS BEAUTE & CIE
Levi Strauss Co
Lombard Odier
Loyens & Loeff
LVMH
Maisto E Associeti
MDS AP Tech Yazılım Ürünleri ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
Midis Group
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Novacel
OYAK Renault
Orange Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.S.
Renault
PJSC Rosbank
Reinsurance Group of America
Saint Gobain
Schindler
SG Hambros
Skandinavska Enskilda Banken
Société Générale Milano
Sojern INC.
Şen-Er Boya Kimya
Sodrugestvo
Schindler
Steelcase SAS
Supedry – DKH Retail Limited
Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Company Limited
TEB Portföy
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Türkiye Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Türkiye Katılım Hayat A.Ş.
Türkiye Katılım Sigorta A.Ş.
Türkiye Sigorta A.S.
Türkiye Wealth Fund
Union Bancaire Privée
Vilmorin
Volvo Group Otomotiv Tic. Ltd. Şti
Volvo Trucks AB
Zeplin
Work highlights
- Advised Allianz SE in relation to Turkish law implications of a group restructuring performed abroad.
- Advised Schindler on the acquisition of 100% of Om Elektrik Makine Sanayi (Omsan) shares.
- Advised Adidas relating to restructuring and implementation of its membership (loyalty) program in both website and adidas’ application platforms.y.
Morocco > Tourism and real estate
Algeria > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Gide Loyrette Nouel is an international law firm with a longstanding presence in the country and a strong energy practice. The firm advises on a wide array of matters, ranging from the setting up of capital investment funds to acquisitions and joint ventures across a range of industries, including oil and gas, automotive and pharmaceuticals. The firm advises on landmark transactions in the region, with a highlight including its advice to Total on setting up a joint venture with Sonatrach for a major petrochemical project and the corresponding project financing. Samy LaghouatiPractice head(s):
Samy Laghouati
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Air Liquide
MERCK KGaA
Total
Eckes Granini
Siemens Healthineers AG
China Road and Bridge Corporation
Halliburton
Nestlé
Novo Nordisk
CIMM Group Co Ltd
Brasseries Internationales Holding (BIH) – Castel Group
Total Refining & Chemical / Sonatrach
SEAF (Small Enterprise Assistance Fund) Washington
Air Liquide/ Air Product
Work highlights
- Assisted CRBC with setting up a joint venture with Algerian state-owned entity Société Nationale de Travaux Publics with the aim of carrying out Algerian infrastructure projects.
- Advised Halliburton on the sale of its majority stake in an Algerian joint venture called Baroid Algeria de Services aux Puits BASP to Nationale de Services aux Puits, a Sonatrach subsidiary.
- Advised Siemens Healthineers on the reorganisation of its health activity in Algeria.
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. > Firm Profile
The firm: Gide is a leading international law firm and the first to have originated in France. Founded in Paris in 1920, the firm now operates from 12 offices worldwide. With 550 lawyers, drawn from 35 different nationalities, Gide offers some of the most respected specialists in all sectors of national and international finance and business law. In each of its offices in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North America, the firm provides its clients with comprehensive knowledge of local markets, regional expertise, and the resources of an international law firm.
With over 200 lawyers working outside France, Gide has a truly international presence, including in New York and London where its American and British lawyers cover all aspects of US and English law and, in particular, international financing transactions. Gide has a long-standing full-service presence in a number of countries where the legal system is based on Roman-Germanic principles and, in particular, in Brussels, Central and Eastern Europe (two offices in Poland and Turkey, and some 80 lawyers), North Africa and the Middle East (four offices in Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia and over 40 lawyers) and Asia (two offices in China, and some 30 lawyers).
Gide regularly works in close co-operation with leading law firms in the countries where it does not have offices and is a member of several international legal networks (including the European Network
together with Chiomenti, Cuatrecasas and Gleiss Lutz, and Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms – Gide is the exclusive member firm for France).
Gide is widely regarded as a key player throughout Africa, having advised a broad, blue-chip client base on a range of complex and challenging transactions for some 50 years. Its experience and expertise extend across the entire continent not only in French-speaking Western and Central Africa but also in Southern and Eastern Africa and in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Main Areas of Practice: The firm is a full-service international firm. Its areas of expertise include: arbitration; banking and finance/capital markets; bankruptcy/ insolvency; competition/international trade; compliance and corporate investigations; criminal and commercial litigation; data protection; employment; energy; health law; insurance, industrial risk and transport; intellectual property/ telecommunications, media and technology; mergers and acquisitions/corporate law; oil, gas and mining law; projects (finance and infrastructure); private equity; public private partnerships; public law and environment; real estate transactions and financing; tax.
Organised into international practice groups, each specialising in a specific area of business law, Gide can draw on a veritable pool of market-recognised specialists who can act on all kinds of cases. The firm is in a position to set up task forces comprising legal and sector experts to best serve the needs of its clients.
In line with its pioneering spirit and ambition to be a reference law firm as regards innovation, Gide has set up a new team – Gide 255 – dedicated to offering strategic, legal and regulatory advice on all matters related to its clients’ digital transformation. This team of experts in the fields of regulation, innovation and strategy aims to offer “augmented” advice on changing business models and new behaviours that are deeply affected by the development of advanced technologies. It also offers high-end support to help advance the changing legal and regulatory framework both in France and abroad, whether ongoing or to come. Gide 255 covers in particular the growing stakes of blockchain, ICOs, artificial intelligence, automation and various aspects of data processing.
The recognised know-how of all Gide teams as regards business law, combined with the comprehensive experience of this new team on all challenges pertaining to digital transformation, together enable the firm to offer its clients a unique tool to help decision-making processes in a context that is disrupted by the advent of breakthrough technologies.
Clients: Gide acts for a wide range of private and public clients, including mid-caps, multinational corporations, local authorities, sovereign states, international institutions and start-ups.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Arbitration | Christian Camboulive | camboulive@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 35 04 |
Arbitration | Carole Malinvaud | malinvaud@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 35 66 |
Banking and finance | Eric Cartier-Millon | eric.cartier-millon@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 35 61 |
Competition/international trade | Emmanuel Reille | reille@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 28 95 |
Criminal and commercial litigation | Bruno Quentin | quentin@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 35 70 |
Employment | David Jonin | jonin@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 35 88 |
Employment | Foulques de Rostolan | rostolan@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 21 25 |
Insurance, industrial risk and transport | Richard Ghueldre | ghueldre@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 21 55 |
Insurance, industrial risk and transport | Capucine Bernier | capucine.bernier@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 28 19 |
Intellectual property | Emmanuel Larere | larere@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 60 70 |
M&A, corporate law | Christophe Eck | eck@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 35 21 |
M&A, corporate law | Didier G Martin | martin@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 28 03 |
Projects (finance and infrastructure) | John Crothers | crothers@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 28 24 |
Projects (finance and infrastructure) | Stéphane Vernay | vernay@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 21 99 |
Public law and environment | Bénédicte Mazel | mazel@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 35 11 |
Public law and environment | Thomas Courtel | courtel@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 35 18 |
Real estate, property | Hugues Moreau | moreau@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 28 60 |
Restructuring and insolvency | Jean-Gabriel Flandrois | flandrois@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 28 79 |
Tax | Olivier Dauchez | dauchez@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 60 35 |
Tax | Laurent Modave | modave@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 28 65 |
Telecommunications, media and technology | Julien Guinot-Deléry | guinot@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 95 94 |
Telecommunications, media and technology | Thierry Dor | dor@gide.com | +33 (0)1 40 75 28 46 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Franck Audran | Franck Audran is a Partner within Gide’s Competition & International Trade practice… | View Profile |
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Nathalie Benoit | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2008, Nathalie Benoit is a partner… | View Profile |
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Mr Olivier Bernardi | Olivier Bernardi is a partner within Gide’s Banking and Finance practice group… | View Profile |
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Ms Capucine Bernier | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 1998, Capucine Bernier is specialised in… | View Profile |
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Alice Bouillié | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2002, associate Alice Bouillié specialises in… | View Profile |
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Edouard Bourguet | Attorney to the New York and Paris Bars, Edouard Bourguet is an… | View Profile |
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Ms Marie Bouvet-Guiramand | Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, joined Gide Loyrette Nouel in 2002 and is partner since… | View Profile |
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Julie Brulé | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2011, Julie Brulé specialises in insurance… | View Profile |
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Thomas Brusq | Thomas Brusq was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2017, and specialises… | View Profile |
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Ms Magali Buchert | Partner Magali Buchert specialises in tax law. She draws on recognised expertise… | View Profile |
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Mr Christian Camboulive | Christian Camboulive is a partner within Gide’s Dispute Resolution practice group. He… | View Profile |
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Mr Eric Cartier-Millon | Eric Cartier-Millon is a partner in the Banking & Finance practice group… | View Profile |
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Mrs Laura Castex | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2006, Laura Castex specialises in European… | View Profile |
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Mr Jean-Nicolas Clément | Jean-Nicolas Clément provides advice as well as assistance in litigation matters pertaining… | View Profile |
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Mr Thomas Courtel | Thomas Courtel specialises in two main fields: infrastructure and public companies. As… | View Profile |
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Mr John D Crothers | John Crothers specializes in project finance, PPPs, banking transactions and privatizations, both… | View Profile |
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Mr Olivier Dauchez | Partner Olivier Dauchez is experienced in business and corporate law with a… | View Profile |
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Mr Louis Oudot De Dainville | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2008, Louis Oudot de Dainville specialises… | View Profile |
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Mr Renault Baguenault De Puchesse | Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse is a member of Gide’s Real Estate Transactions… | View Profile |
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Mr Charles-Eric Delamare-Deboutteville | Charles-Eric Delamare-Deboutteville is a Counsel within Gide’s Insurance, Industrial Risks & Transport… | View Profile |
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Mr Benjamin Delaunay | Counsel Benjamin Delaunay practises within Gide’s Investment Funds and Financial Services team.… | View Profile |
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Mrs Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier | Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier is a partner in Gide Loyrette Nouel’s Intellectual Property, Telecoms,… | View Profile |
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Mr Olivier Diaz | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 1990, partner Olivier Diaz has over… | View Profile |
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Mr Dimitri Dimitrov | Dimitri Dimitrov is admitted to the Paris Bar and is a member… | View Profile |
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Mr Thierry Dor | Thierry Dor is the partner in charge of information technology and personal… | View Profile |
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Mr Arnaud Duhamel | Arnaud Duhamel is a partner within Gide’s Banking & Finance practice group,… | View Profile |
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Mr Christophe Eck | Christophe Eck is a partner in Gide Loyrette Nouel’s Mergers-Acquisitions/Corporate practice group.… | View Profile |
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Mr Vincenzo Feldmann | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2014, Vincenzo Feldmann specialises in listed… | View Profile |
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Mr Alexandre Gauthier | Alexandre Gauthier is a partner within Gide’s Public and Environment Law practice… | View Profile |
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Elizabeth Gautier | Counsel Elizabeth Gautier joined Gide’s Competition & International Trade practice group in… | View Profile |
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Mr Richard Ghueldre | Partner Richard Ghueldre is in charge of Gide’s Insurance, Industrial Risk &… | View Profile |
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Mr Guillaume Goffin | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2009, partner Guillaume Goffin specialises in… | View Profile |
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Mr Victor Grandguillaume | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2009, Victor Grandguillaume is a member… | View Profile |
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Magueye Gueye | Counsel in the Projects (Finance and Infrastructure) department, Magueye Gueye joined Gide… | View Profile |
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Mr Franck Guiader | Gide 255 director Franck Guiader is an expert in advanced technologies, digital… | View Profile |
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Gabriel Hannotin | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2011, and Barrister (England & Wales)… | View Profile |
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Mr Nicolas Jean | Nicolas Jean joined Gide in 2008. He specialises in projects, project financing,… | View Profile |
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Mr David Jonin | David Jonin is a partner in the Employment Law practice group. He… | View Profile |
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Mr Bertrand Jouanneau | Partner Bertrand Jouanneau is a member within Gide’s Tax practice group. He… | View Profile |
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Diane Jouffroy | Admitted to the Paris and New York Bars, Diane Jouffroy joined Gide… | View Profile |
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Mr Paul Jourdan-Nayrac | Paul Jourdan-Nayrac was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2010. Prior to… | View Profile |
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Mr Pierre Karpik | Pierre Karpik is a partner in Gide’s Mergers-Acquisitions/Corporate practice group. He… | View Profile |
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Nina Khalfi | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2019, Nina Khalfi specializes in data… | View Profile |
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Benjamin Krief | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2012, Benjamin Krief is a partner… | View Profile |
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Ms Caroline Lan | Admitted to the Paris and New York Bars, partner Caroline Lan specialises… | View Profile |
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Mr Emmanuel Larere | Emmanuel Larere is a member of the Intellectual Property, Telecommunications, Media &… | View Profile |
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Xavier Lecomte | Xavier Lecomte is a senior associate within Gide’s Mergers & Acquisitions /… | View Profile |
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Mr Antoine Lelong | Antoine Lelong is a partner in Gide Loyrette Nouel’s Mergers & Acquisitions… | View Profile |
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Ms Laetitia Lemercier | Laetitia Lemercier was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2001 and specialises… | View Profile |
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Ghislaine Lemoyne | Admitted to the Paris Bar, Ghislaine Lemoyne is an associate within Gide’s… | View Profile |
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Mr Jean-François Levraud | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2003, partner Jean-François Levraud is a… | View Profile |
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Mr Jean-François Louit | Admitted to the Paris Bar, Jean-François Louit specialises in M&A transactions, private… | View Profile |
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Ms Carole Malinvaud | Carole Malinvaud is a partner at Gide Paris where she co-heads the… | View Profile |
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Mr Didier Martin | Didier G. Martin is a partner in Gide Loyrette Nouel’s Mergers-Acquisitions/Corporate Department.… | View Profile |
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Mr Eric Martin-Impératori | Eric Martin-Impératori has been a member of Gide’s Real Estate Transactions &… | View Profile |
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Ms Bénédicte Mazel | Partner Bénédicte Mazel is a member of Gide’s Projects (Finance & Infrastructure)… | View Profile |
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Mr Hubert Merveilleux du Vignaux | Hubert du Vignaux is a partner within Gide’s Banking & Finance practice… | View Profile |
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Constantin Miliotis | Constantin Miliotis assists French and international players with all legal issues related… | View Profile |
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Constantin Miliotis | Constantin Miliotis assists French and international players with all legal issues related… | View Profile |
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Frédéric Mion | A graduate of the Institut d’études politiques de Paris, and a former… | View Profile |
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Mr Jean-Hyacinthe de Mitry | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2005 and Gide partner since 2017,… | View Profile |
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Mr Laurent Modave | Laurent Modave is a member of Gide’s Tax practice group. He specialises… | View Profile |
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Mr Hugues Moreau | Partner Hugues Moreau advises French and international operators on all legal issues… | View Profile |
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Ms Alexandra Munoz | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2002, Alexandra Munoz specialises in international… | View Profile |
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Mr Guillaume Navarro | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2004, Guillaume Navarro specializes in employment… | View Profile |
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Ms Nadège Nguyen | Nadège Nguyen is a partner in Gide’s Mergers & Acquisitions/Corporate practice group. … | View Profile |
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Mr Frédéric Nouel | Frédéric Nouel specializes mainly in M&A, real estate and financing transactions for… | View Profile |
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Mr Christian Nouel | Tax partner Christian Nouel has extensive experience in M&A transactions and in… | View Profile |
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Mr Bertrand Oldra | Bertrand Oldra became a partner of the Paris Real Estate team in… | View Profile |
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Mrs Julie Pailhès | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2006, Julie Pailhès is a member… | View Profile |
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Mr Alexis Pailleret | Alexis Pailleret is a partner within Gide’s Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate… | View Profile |
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Stéphanie Philippe | Stéphanie Philippe joined as a financial forensics expert in January 2022. She… | View Profile |
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Mr Nicolas Planchot | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2006, Nicolas Planchot specialises in real… | View Profile |
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Mr Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry | Admitted to the Paris bar in 2004, partner Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry specialises in… | View Profile |
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Mrs Marie-Ange Pozzo di Borgo | Admitted to the New York and Paris Bars, Marie-Ange Pozzo di Borgo is… | View Profile |
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Mr Stéphane Puel | Stéphane Puel heads the Investment Funds & Asset Management team. He advises… | View Profile |
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Mr Bruno Quentin | Bruno Quentin is a partner within Gide’s Criminal and Commercial Litigation practice… | View Profile |
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Mr Rupert Reece | Rupert is an English Barrister and an Avocat à la Cour. He… | View Profile |
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Mr Emmanuel Reille | Emmanuel Reille works in the Competition & International Trade business line. He… | View Profile |
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Mrs Dane Rimsevica-Tacchini | Dane Rimsevica is an associate within Gide’s Intellectual Property, Telecommunications, Media &… | View Profile |
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Marie Robert-Schmid | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2015, Marie Robert is an associate… | View Profile |
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Mr Hugues Scalbert | Hugues Scalbert is a partner within Gide’s Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate… | View Profile |
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Mrs Sophie Scemla | Admitted to both the Paris and the New York Bars, Sophie Scemla’s… | View Profile |
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Mr David-James Sebag | David-James Sebag is a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions group, and… | View Profile |
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Mrs Melinda Stege-Arsouze | Melinda Arsouze is a U.S. qualified partner specializing in international capital markets.… | View Profile |
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Mr Christopher Szostak | Christopher Szostak is UK- and French-qualified. He has been with the Gide… | View Profile |
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Mr Christopher Szostak | Christopher Szostak is UK- and French-qualified. He has been with the Gide… | View Profile |
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Mr Rémi Tabbagh | Rémi Tabbagh is a partner in the Gide Banking & Finance practice… | View Profile |
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Charles Terdjman | A member of the Paris bar since 2012, Charles Terdjman specialises in… | View Profile |
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Mr Antoine Tézenas du Montcel | Antoine Tézenas du Montcel is partner in Gide Loyrette Nouel’s Mergers Acquisitions… | View Profile |
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Ms Anne Tolila | Anne Tolila is a partner in Gide’s M&A/Corporate practice. She is mainly… | View Profile |
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Mrs Axelle Toulemonde | Axelle Toulemonde is a partner within the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions /… | View Profile |
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Camille Truchot | Camille Truchot, Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2019, specializes in data… | View Profile |
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Mr Thomas Urlacher | Thomas Urlacher is a partner and member of Gide’s M&A / Corporate… | View Profile |
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Mr Clément Vandevooghel | Clément Vandevooghel, counsel, advises financial institutions, insurance companies, French and international groups,… | View Profile |
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Mr Stéphane Vernay | Stéphane Vernay is a member of the Projects (Finance & Infrastructure) practice… | View Profile |
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Mr Stéphane Vernay | Stéphane Vernay is a member of the Projects (Finance & Infrastructure) practice… | View Profile |
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Mr Laurent Vincent | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2008, Laurent Vincent specialises in capital… | View Profile |
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Mr Emmanuel Vital-Durand | Emmanuel Vital-Durand is a member of Gide’s Public Law and Environment, Real… | View Profile |
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François Voiron | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2014, François Voiron specialises in criminal… | View Profile |
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Mr Sacha Willaume | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2011 (Paris Bar School 2011 class… | View Profile |
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Mr Charles de Reals | Partner Charles de Reals is a member of Gide’s Mergers & Acquisitions… | View Profile |
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Mr Foulques de Rostolan | Foulques de Rostolan is a Partner in the Employment Law Practice group… | View Profile |
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Mr Antoine de la Gatinais | Partner Antoine de la Gatinais is a member of Gide’s Mergers &… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 550 at this office : 350Languages
Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Dutch English Farsi French German Hungarian Italian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Spanish Turkish Ukrainian VietnameseOther
Contacts : Frédéric Nouel (Senior Partner) Contacts : Jean-François Levraud (Managing Partner) Other offices : Algiers Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : Istanbul Other offices : London Other offices : New York Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Tunis Other offices : WarsawDiversity
Gide is an international firm present in 13 countries, with lawyers of 35 different nationalities and languages spoken representing 41 of the world’s bars, with an average of 22% of non-locals on average in our offices.
Such a rich diversity of its members is a significant performance factor for Gide.
With this in mind, the firm combats all forms of discrimination and actively encourages diversity, in particular in the following fields:
- Respecting equal opportunities when recruiting and promoting individuals: equal pay for equal work;
- Providing specific coaching (mentoring & meetings) to women of high potential,
- Respecting diversity of origins (regional, national, ethnic, cultural, etc.)
Our commitment to diversity is reflected in concrete actions:
- Signatory to the Diversity Charter since 2018
- A Diversity workgroup whose first act was to issue a questionnaire on the perception of diversity within Gide, and to establish an action plan to handle this matter
- Award-winning “Expect to be surprised” recruitment campaign and open positions sent to our Pro Bono partners to encourage diverse applications
- Gide Talents, an initiative designed by our Executive Committee to encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
Comparative Guides
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Morocco: Energy – Oil & Gas
Published: June 2023
Authors: Wacef BentaibiBenoit Pape
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Energy – Oil & Gas laws and regulations applicable in Morocco.
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Algeria: Energy – Oil & Gas
Published: December 2022
Authors: Samy Laghouati
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Energy – Oil & Gas laws and regulations applicable in Algeria.
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France: Merger Control
Published: October 2023
Authors: Emmanuel ReilleLaura Castex
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Merger Control laws and regulations applicable in France.
- Administrative and public law
- Banking and finance: Bank regulatory
- Banking and finance: transactional work
- Capital markets: debt capital markets
- Capital markets: equity capital markets
- Data privacy and data protection
- Derivatives and structured finance
- Dispute resolution: Stock market litigation
- Employment
- Environment
- EU, competition and distribution
- Industry focus: Energy
- Industry focus: Luxury goods
- Insurance
- Intellectual property: Copyright
- Intellectual property: Patents
- Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs
- Private equity: venture/growth capital
- Project finance
- Real estate
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Compliance
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus: IT and internet
- Industry focus: Telecoms
- Media and entertainment: Television/radio
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity: Fund formation
- Private equity: LBO
- Tax
Firm Rankings
- Turkey > Foreign firms