Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is recognised for its venture and growth capital expertise and is regularly instructed by venture capital funds, startups, growth equity investors, strategic buyers, as well as international and institutional investors. The group has notable experience advising on transactions across a variety of sectors, including technology,financial services, healthcare, insurance and retail. The practice is led by David-James Sebag, Louis Oudot de Dainville, Paul Jourdan-Nayrac and Axelle Toulemonde.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Their lawyers are highly responsive, readily available, professional, and above all, deeply knowledgeable about business and commercial issues. The Gide team provides excellent advice and proactive solutions. They also demonstrate very strong negotiation skills.’
- ‘Gide is a top international firm. What sets them apart from many firms is their excellent reactivity to matters that arise whether only simple questions or major projects. I also appreciate their transparency to keep us informed as the projects progress.'
- ‘Gide has led the drafting and negotiation of key documents such as investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and employment contracts, often under tight timelines and complex regulatory frameworks.
- ‘Louis Oudot de Dainville is very knowledgeable about market practices and quick to prioritise during negotiations.’
Key clients
- Deep IP
- Wandercraft
- Beyond Aero
- Slate
- Pathway (Navalgo)¶
- Sekoia
- Base 10 Partners
- Swan
- Blossom
- Eurazeo
- Swen
- Blackfin
Work highlights
Advised Temasek in the series F funding round of unicorn Alan, a French complementary online health insurance, for three years.
Advised Bpifrance and Slate Venture Capital on their investment in Fairmat, a French deep tech specialising in the recycling of carbon fibre composites.
Advised Swan, a French white-label banking fintech for businesses which raised a further €42m, led by the UK's Eight Roads Ventures, followed by the incumbents.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
David-James Sebag; Louis Oudot de Dainville; Paul Jourdan-Nayrac; Axelle Toulemonde
Other key lawyers
Diane Jouffroy; Donald Davy; Julien Negroni