Who we are
Founded in Paris in 1920, Gide is a leading international law firm with 12 offices spread throughout the world.
Where we work
Gide is physically present in six regions of the world, with 11 offices, enabling it to act on cases globally.
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.
From the very beginning, Gide has been offering its clients its breadth of expertise in TMT-convergent sectors, drawing on its knowledge of network regulations and intellectual property law applicable to content, all the while taking into account the aspects related to technologies and the Internet.
Gide sets itself apart both by its sector specialisation and its international scope. We are the only firm to offer the services of a specialist team entirely dedicated to telecommunications, media and technology law, set up 15 years ago in Paris and now present in many offices throughout the world.
Working closely with the Intellectual Property team, the TMT team acts regularly in France, Central and Eastern Europe, throughout Africa, in the Middle East and in South-East Asia.
Our skills are recognised in all fields of law applicable to copyright, the press, radio and television broadcasters, and the Internet. We are therefore in a position to act for all our clients on all topics relating to the management and development of content.
Our expertise in telecommunications, information technology and new technologies means we can offer an overall legal assistance that combines understanding and a perfect command of all legal issues arising in these converging fields.
Gide’s team has been repeatedly ranked among the best in the Media, Information Technology, Internet and Telecommunications sectors by the various directories, such as Legal 500 and Chambers.
Pairs a well-reputed media practice with strong telecoms expertise. The team covers transactional, contentious and non-contentious matters in the fields of television, publishing and online media. Also noted for its remarkable insight into the African telecoms market. Sources highlight the firm's strengths as being its 'regional cover, knowledge of clients' businesses and good-quality associates.'
Chambers Europe 2017
Gide Loyrette Nouel has ‘a very high level of IT knowledge’. The ‘very responsive and practical’ team deals with IT, data and internet matters. It is led by the ‘excellent’ Thierry Dor, who shows ‘high commitment to solving problems’. The firm also has strong experience of advising corporations, state entities and authorities on telecoms regulations and infrastructure projects, especially in Africa. The practice notably assisted SNCF with the deployment of a wi-fi network in trains in France. Eutelsat and the Benin telecoms authorities are clients. Olivier Cousi is the key contact.
Legal 500 EMEA 2017
Gide Loyrette Nouel is renowned for its strong international TMT and IP practice. Its lawyers possess sophisticated industry knowledge across various sectors and jurisdictions.
Who's Who Legal 2017
Gide has strong telecoms expertise – where it advises operators, African states and public sector companies on regulatory and project matters – and is equally strong in the data privacy area, where it recently advised on e-projects in the healthcare and gas sectors. Clients include Eutelsat and Orange. Olivier Cousi and Thierry Dor are recommended.
Legal 500 EMEA 2016
