Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. advises sponsors, financing banks and management teams on mid- and large-cap transactions. The team is particularly noted for its sector expertise in healthcare and life sciences, energy and infrastructure, luxury, and technology with important team members including Jean-François Louit and Antoine de la Gatinais as well as new arrivals Sébastien Crepy, Charlotte Dupont and Olivier Deren, who joined from Paul Hastings LLP in March 2026. Former practice head Olivier Diaz left the firm at the same time.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Experienced and very commercial team with good market awareness.’
- ‘They are robust technically and are perceived to defend the management team's interests.’
- ‘This is a truly remarkable team. Always available, pragmatic, straightforward, and highly efficient. It's a real pleasure to work with them. They remain humble and approachable while offering exceptional service.'
- ‘A top-tier team demonstrating intelligence and offering the best expertise regarding management packages.’
- ‘Jean-François Louit particularly stands out his adaptability and pragmatism. The team's technical expertise and availability make them the partner of choice for CEOs.’
Key clients
- Trail Capital
- FG Bros
- Blackfin
- Five Arrows Principal Investments
- Summit Partners
- Impala
- Providence Equity Partners
- BNP Paribas Asset Management
- PGGM
- Infranity
- GBL
- Ardian
Work highlights
Advised the CEO, the Flowbird group and its management in the context of the acquisition of the Flowbird Group, by Easy Park.
Advised Eurazeo on its entry into exclusive discussions with a consortium of investors led by La Financière de Blacailloux, the Chamoin family’s holding company, for the sale of its entire financial stake of 70% in Albingia, a company in the French commercial insurance lines market.
Advised a consortium comprising funds managed by Mirova and BNP Paribas Asset Management on the acquisition of a majority stake in French renewable energy producer Arkolia Energies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Other key lawyers
Jean-François Louit; Caroline Lan; Antoine de la Gatinais; Alexis Pailleret; Pierre-Guillaume Sagnol; Olivier Deren; Sébastien Crepy; Charlotte Dupont