Gide Loyrette Nouel repertoire extends to advice on private equity, real estate, infrastructure and debt funds The practice, co-led by Stéphane Puel , Guillaume Goffin and Benjamin Delaunay, is also regularly instructed by fund managers and institutional investors on the establishment of management companies and the negotiation of investment terms for unlisted and alternative assets. Puel is a port of call for financial institutions for advice on all regulatory aspects of fund formation. Goffin brings extensive experience in the structuring and distribution of investment funds, and Delaunay is another expert in regulatory topics, frequently acting in investigations and enforcement matters.
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- ‘Stéphane Puel is indispensable.’
- ‘Gide is the leading French firm for projects that combine legal sophistication and precise regulatory knowledge.’
- ‘Guillaume Goffin and Benjamin Delaunay stand out. They are distinguished by their technical rigour and their ability to handle complex cases with clarity. They are also recognised for their strategic thinking and creativity in finding solutions tailored to clients' needs.’
- ‘The team is distinguished above all by the diversity of its expertise, which allows it to provide pragmatic and tailored solutions to complex problems. Its strength lies in a rare combination of technical rigor, business acumen, a deep understanding of client needs, and exceptional responsiveness and availability.'
- ‘The team has been significantly strengthened with the arrival of Hugo Panahpoursalehi.’
- ‘I find Stephane Puel exceptional. He has deep technical knowledge and is pragmatic. He is always responsive and thoughtful in his answers. ’
Key clients
- Société Générale SA
- Rivage Investment
- Xange Capital
- Five Arrows
- CPR AM
- Ares Investment
- PIMCO
- Muzinich
- Apollo Investment
- ISALT
- Morgan Stanley Investment Management
- Fidelity Investments
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Stéphane Puel; Guillaume Goffin; Benjamin Delaunay