Gide Loyrette Nouel plays an active part in the reform of government institutions and advises companies in their relationships with the authorities. In each country, our lawyers foster close relationships with politicians and senior civil servants, and with international financial institutions and organisations. Reform of the State Modernisation and restructuring of government departments and agencies Externalisation and liberalisation of public services Decentralisation and reform of local government authorities Restructuring and privatisation of public sector corporations Relationships with the Authorities Intervention with governments and parliaments Drafting legislation and regulations Negotiating authorisations Government aid to businesses