Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. 's long established practice particularly stands out in the field of asset management, notably in relation to insurance and real estate funds. Leading French and Anglo-Saxon wealth and asset management houses regularly consult the firm for their regulatory requirements, M&A transactions as well as when facing disciplinary investigations from public authorities. Its range of expertise also extends to e-finance. The practice is co-headed by Stéphane PuelOlivier Bernardi, Guillaume Goffin and Benjamin Delaunay.
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  • ‘Great professionalism, particularly through the broad spectrum of subjects that their teams are able to cover.’
  • ‘Guillaume Goffin demonstrates great professionalism and responsiveness even when faced with very short deadlines. The explanations and reasoning are systematically presented in a clear and concise manner.’
  • ‘The team provided very high-quality advice and is able to anticipate the sticking points in advance. Great availability of the teams.’
  • ‘Stéphane Puel's team shows strong communication and professional connection. The team always knows how to answer specific questions in financial law, investment funds and innovative structuring strategy of funds, as well as from an innovative point of view on ESG points.’
  • ‘Technical and regulatory excellence; they can solve any legal problem, especially the most technical ones. Guillaume Goffin: can solve any technical problem while adapting to commercial constraints.’
  • ‘Olivier Bernardi is a sharp, passionate lawyer who always gives his clients sharp and relevant advice. His seriousness and knowledge of regulatory mechanisms and authorities is one of his many assets.’

Key clients

  • ITM Entreprises (Les Mouquetaires)
  • Euryale
  • Le Conservateur
  • Carmignac Gestion
  • BPCE Vie
  • Partners Group
  • Blackstone
  • Meridiam
  • Keys REIM
  • Apollo
  • Atream
  • Novaxia Investment

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Practice head

Stéphane Puel; Olivier Bernardi; Guillaume Goffin; Benjamin Delaunay