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.
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
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 continues to attract both large-cap and mid-cap transactions, making for an impressive list of recent domestic highlights in addition to several cross-border matters. On the domestic side, Didier Martin advised AccorHotels on the creation of a dedicated subsidiary for its €6.6bn HotelInvest operations. Internationally, Christophe Eck assisted Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec with the acquisition of Leroy-Somer's industrial alternators and drive systems division. SPIE, Amundi and Michelin are also clients.
Legal 500 EMEA 2019
‘Benefiting from a real international network of offices’, Gide Loyrette Nouel has 'top-class know-how and skills' as well as 'an excellent mixture of business and legal advice'.
Legal 500 EMEA 2017
Combines strong French expertise with the ability to advise international companies on cross-border matters. Regularly handles sophisticated joint venture and M&A transactions. Experience in many different industries including healthcare, retail and insurance. 'The lawyers know what they are doing and are responsive.' 'The good thing with Gide is that it’s a big firm - resources are not an issue.'
Chambers Europe 2017
Handles complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. Sizeable team offers extensive European law expertise, covering jurisdictions such as Hungary, Serbia and others in CEE, as well as Africa-wide and China.
Chambers Global 2016
Boasting a 19 partner strong M&A practice, the firm remains in a solid position in the French market this year, and was involved in some of the largest corporate transactions seen in the field.
IFLR1000 2016