
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. has a comprehensive healthcare and life sciences offering, allowing the team to advise on financing, capital markets, IP, M&A transactions and competition law. Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier is an experienced litigator, specialising in domestic and pan-European patent and trademark disputes. Paul Jourdan-Nayrac specialises in cross-border M&A and private equity matters, while Arnaud Duhamel brings an in-depth knowledge of debt capital markets and strategic equity derivatives transactions. Farah El-Bsat is also noted for her expertise in complex project finance and venture debt financing for biotech and medtech companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team stands out for its in-depth knowledge of our industry, enabling it to quickly grasp our challenges and provide targeted, pragmatic solutions. Its exceptional responsiveness is a true asset, as is its ability to bring together complementary and specialized profiles, perfectly aligned with our needs.'
- 'The firm's combination of industry expertise, agility, and interpersonal skills makes it a strong and distinctive team in the market, capable of offering reliable, innovative, and results-oriented support.’
- 'Aurélie Pacaud brings great rigour and a strategic vision.'
- 'Large, high-quality, and highly competent team, particularly in the health and life sciences sectors, notably for pharmaceutical patent litigation. Extensive experience and expertise in SPCs. Excellent communication with patent attorneys to prepare litigation files. Works in synergy.'
Key clients
- Imaneo
- Apollo Global Management
- Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
- Bryan, Garnier & Co
- Cathay Innovation
- Dreem SAS
- Elsan
- Gensight Biologics
- Heal Capital
- Inventiva
- Isalt
- LifeSci Capital
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Other key lawyers
Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier; Paul Jourdan-Nayrac; Arnaud Duhamel; Farah El-Bsat; Jean-Hyacinthe De Mitry; Marie-Ange Pozzo Di Borgo; Aurélie Pacaud
