Founded in Paris in 1920, Gide is a leading international law firm with 12 offices spread throughout the world.
Gide is physically present in six regions of the world, with 11 offices, enabling it to act on cases globally.
In each of the countries in which we are present, Gide is a major player in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and corporate law (except in the USA and Belgium). The skills of our practice group cover the full range of essential M&A practices, ranging from public takeover offers to private equity, via dispute resolution and restructurings, in the most diverse sectors of activity.
Mergers & Acquisitions and corporate law are at the heart of Gide’s activities throughout the world, and we are proud to assist international clients in their establishment, acquisition, sale and joint venture projects.
Gide has become a major actor recognised as one of the best firms in M&A/Corporate in each country in which it is present, and regularly acts on operations in countries where it has no office thanks to its established network of local correspondents. Over 150 of our practitioners (of which 30 partners) work in this field of law, which, at Gide, means managing cases, training junior lawyers, and sharing knowledge and know-how. The firm’s practice covers all sectors (finance, services, industries, energy etc.) and all types of operations, more particularly the following specialties:
Experience includes:
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. s’illustre particulièrement dans des opérations de large et moyenne valorisations. Le cabinet dispose d’excellentes ressources pour le traitement des opérations internationales ; il est par exemple intervenu dans l'acquisition par Total du portefeuille de clients et de centrales à cycle combiné d'Energías de Portugal. La pratique est dirigée par Olivier Diaz ; un «excellent technicien» qui intervient dans des opérations d’acquisitions, de LBO, de partenariats et de restructuration d'entreprises. L'équipe dispose d’importants effectifs et compte pour principaux intervenants Charles de Reals, Julien David, Christophe Eck et Jean-Gabriel Flandrois , ainsi que Jean-François Louit et Caroline Lan qui ont rejoint le cabinet en septembre 2019 en provenance de Mayer Brown.
Legal 500 Paris 2022
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. has an established record in advising foreign clients on complex, cross-border transactions involving China, including corporate and M&A matters. The firm's growing China outbound practice encompasses significant investments by Chinese investors (both state-owned and private companies) in France, but also elsewhere in Europe, Africa and South East Asia. David Boitout is particularly focused on transactions involving growth markets, and Shanghai office head Jiannian Fan is a cross-border M&A expert. Min Guo leads the Beijing office.
Legal 500 Asia 2022
Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel's practice blends local and international experience, with the local group regularly working hand-in-hand with partners in Algiers and Paris to advise on cross-border M&A. The team acts for an impressive raft of global clients, with major banks, manufacturers, life sciences companies, and food and beverage conglomerates all on the firm's books. In addition to its transactional work, the team provides supplementary support in competition and regulatory matters. Managing partner Anis Jabnoun handles a varied mix of corporate, commercial, competition and finance-related matters.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Tunisia
At Gide Loyrette Nouel, the corporate practice works closely with the firm’s offices in Paris, London and New York to advise foreign corporates on their M&A activity in Poland. The team is also instructed in company law issues and reorganisations. Dariusz Tokarczuk, who leads the team, is most noted for his leveraged buyout expertise. Edyta Zalewska also has an active transactional practice, and also handles restructurings and business separations. Wojciech Czyżewski is also recommended.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Poland
Gide Cuatrecasas Casablanca assists both domestic and foreign clients with major domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in Morocco and across sub-Saharan Africa. Over the years, it has handled landmark deals in sectors as diverse as hospitality and tourism, automotive, energy, healthcare, real-estate and retail. Among its recent highlights is its work for International Finance Corporation (IFC) in the divestment of its stake in Moroccan poultry grou Zalar. Simon Auquier and counsel Chloé Joachim De Larivière are ‘extremely knowledgeable lawyers and outstanding negotiators with great comprehension of local environment‘.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Morocco
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is headquartered in Paris and is the firm of choice for inward-facing French and European multinationals though is also rapidly developing its outbound China practice. The team is adept in cross-border transactions, business operation matters, M&A and joint ventures in addition to corporate reorganisation, structuring, governance and financing matters and counts several strictly regulated industries among its core strengths, namely health and pharmaceuticals, aeronautics and defence, steels and automotive. In Beijing, Guo Min jointly leads the offering alongside Shanghai-based duo David Boitout and Fan Jiannian.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - China
Gide Loyrette Nouel in association with EAH & Associates has advised on some landmark transactions, most recently advising on the $1.5bn joint venture between Total Refining & Chemical and Sonatrach concerning a petrochemical project in Algeria. As well as joint ventures, the team is also active in advising on M&A, restructuring and capital investments. Samy Laghouati, who has a particularly strong focus on the energy sector, heads the team and is supported by counsel Julien Gontier.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Algeria
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. a French firm with offices in London and Brussels, among other locations, is also a member of several global law firm alliances, most notably Lex Mundi. Its M&A department has been particularly busy in the retail, healthcare and life sciences, financial and retail industries of late and is helmed by Olivier Diaz, a lawyer with 25 years’ worth of experience in public and private acquisitions, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts and corporate restructurings. Further key practitioners include distressed M&A specialist Jean-Gabriel Flandrois, and Anne Tolila who is proficient in representing both industrial clients and investment funds. Up-and-coming partner Charles de Reals compliments his transactional prowess with corporate governance, strategic dispute and securities law expertise.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is regularly retained for high-profile matters involving publicly and privately-owned companies. The practice acts for every type of stakeholder, including public bodies, shareholders, debtors and lenders, and offers high-level corporate and finance expertise. The firm is managing several highly sensitive cases involving the public authorities, notably in the energy sector. Its involvement in the Europcar debt restructuring indicates its good reputation in the market. Other core sectors include the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors. Jean-Gabriel Flandrois leads the practice alongside highly regarded finance expert Eric Cartier-Millon.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Gide Loyrette Nouel's corporate practice primarily acts for French corporates on inbound transactions, including acquisitions, joint venture formation and equity investments. Also represents Chinese clients in outbound transactions. Client roster includes both multinational and domestic clients in the automotive, apparel, biotechnology, and oil and gas sectors.
Chambers Asia Pacific 2022
Gide Loyrette Nouel's corporate practice primarily acts for French corporates on inbound transactions, including acquisitions, joint venture formation and equity investments. Also represents Chinese clients in outbound transactions. Client roster includes both multinational and domestic clients in the automotive, apparel, biotechnology, and oil and gas sectors.
Chambers Global 2022 - China
An independent law firm headquartered in Paris with a network of international offices which has built up a significant international pedigree. With a team of highly reputable lawyers that has occupied a longstanding high-end position in the French market, the firm serves a large and broad array of French and international clients. Its full-service practice has a strong appeal for clients across a wide range of cross-border transactional and contentious matters.
Chambers Global 2022
Gide Loyrette Nouel is a Polish outfit of a French firm assisting both international and domestic clients with all aspects of M&A. The law firm also offers corporate advice. The team is active on deals relating to the food production, healthcare and IT sectors. The firm has a strong following of Polish clients in addition to francophone names.
Chambers Europe & Global 2022 - Poland
Gide Loyrette Nouel combines strong French expertise with the ability to advise international companies on cross-border matters. The lawyers regularly handle sophisticated joint venture and M&A transactions, as well as corporate structure issues. The law firm enjoys a significant depth of experience in many different industries including banking, real estate, energy and insurance. The team also acts for shareholders on the sale of companies.
Chambers Europe & Global 2022
This firm is the product of a joint venture between French firm Gide Loyrette Nouel and Spain's Cuatrecasas. Both backgrounds bring benefits, with excellence in projects, infrastructure and energy a notable synergy. Other areas of experience include the establishment and divestment of operations and subsidiaries for industrial and automotive clients.
Chambers Global 2021
Gide Loyrette Nouel is widely considered a go-to firm for international businesses investing into Algeria. The firm often assists clients with joint ventures and corporate structurings, and its expertise also extends to international arbitration and contract law. One impressed client noted the team's advice to be "very concise," adding that "they understand the kind of answers we require and how we want to hear them."
Chambers Global 2021
Widely regarded practice group with particular proficiency operating in OHADA law, as well as francophone and North Africa generally. Represents a number of African private equity funds, as well as international conglomerates and PE groups in their acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures on the continent. Notably active on transactions involving energy and oil and gas projects and assets. Additionally experienced acting in sectors including manufacturing and hospitality with experience advising government entities. The group's expertise is spread across a number of offices globally, with the practice being primarily run from Paris, Algiers, Casablanca and Tunis.
Chambers Global 2021
Combines strong French expertise with the ability to advise international companies on cross-border matters. Regularly handles sophisticated joint venture and M&A transactions, as well as corporate structure issues. Enjoys a significant depth of experience in many different industries including banking, real estate, energy and insurance. Also acts for shareholders on the sale of companies.
Chambers Global 2021
Polish outfit of a French firm assisting both international and domestic clients with all aspects of M&A. Also offers corporate advice. Regularly instructed by mid-market private equity funds investing in diverse sectors of the Polish economy. Active on deals relating to the financial services, healthcare and IT sectors. Strong following of Polish clients in addition to francophone names.
Chambers Europe 2021
Combines strong French expertise with the ability to advise international companies on cross-border matters. Regularly handles sophisticated joint venture and M&A transactions, as well as corporate structure issues. Enjoys a significant depth of experience in many different industries including banking, real estate, energy and insurance. Also acts for shareholders on the sale of companies.
Chambers Europe 2021
Combines strong French expertise with the ability to advise international companies on cross-border matters. Regularly handles sophisticated joint venture and M&A transactions, as well as corporate structure issues. Enjoys a significant depth of experience in many different industries including banking, real estate, energy and insurance. Also acts for shareholders on the sale of companies.
Chambers Europe 2021
Combines strong French expertise with the ability to advise international companies on cross-border matters. Regularly handles sophisticated joint venture and M&A transactions, as well as corporate structure issues. Enjoys a significant depth of experience in many different industries including healthcare, retail and insurance. Also advises a number of domestic and international financial institutions and energy groups. Interviewees praise the lawyers' reliability in advising their clients, saying: 'They are always available, always flexible and able to find solutions in complex situations.' Additional sources highlight the quality of the team's work, as well as its 'good matter handling, responsiveness and ability to allocate people on short notice.'
Chambers Europe 2019
