Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I provides financial sector clients with an array of advice concerning banking and insurance, fintech, fund management regulations, sustainable development, resolution frameworks for failing banks, and anti-money laundering. The team is jointly led by Benoît Le Bret, who specialises in European regulations and drafts complaints to the EU commission, and Romain Rard, who advises trade associations on compliance matters, cooperation projects related to sustainability agreements, and EU regulatory reforms. Another key name is Orestes Catsoulis.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very good. They have an outstanding knowledge of the market standards, mechanics and regulatory matters. They staff the team efficiently.’
- ‘We appreciate the team's understanding of our issues and ability to read across different policy areas to flag developments which may have implications for our business. The combined long experience of the EU regulatory arena also ensures timely and decision-useful insights are delivered. We would single out Benoit Le Bret and Romain Rard.'
- ‘Romain Rard is always on top of any European initiative.’
- ‘What stands out for us is the team's ability to marry public affairs expertise, legal knowledge and Brussels experience to provide us with strategic insight on EU regulatory issues impacting our business.'
- ‘Romain Rard the star individual of European legislation ’
Key clients
- Caisse Centrale de Réassurance
- Votorantim SA
- Loomis
- PGGM NV
- Crédit Agricole SA
- Trade Republic
- TotalEnergies SA
- Caixabank
Work highlights
Advising Trade Republic on a range of EU financial regulatory matters and the development of the Savings & Investment Union (SIU), a project that aims to create a genuine single market for financing in the EU with no internal national borders.
Advising PGGM in navigating the complex and politically sensitive landscape of the securitisation reform, with a particular focus on shaping legislation.
Advising Groupama on all EU regulatory matters related to ESG and sustainability, ranging from Omnibus and simplification developments, to compliance with applicable prudential and reporting requirements.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Benoit Le Bret; Romain Rard
Other key lawyers
Orestes Catsoulis