Ann G. Baker est associée, membre de la ligne de métiers Banque & Finance, et spécialisée en structuration de fonds d’investissement.  Elle conseille les sponsors de fonds pour le montage juridique, fiscal et règlementaire des véhicules de fonds (fonds de LBO, venture, immobiliers, infrastructure ainsi que les fonds de fonds et fonds secondaires), et dans le cadre de la levée de fonds auprès d’investisseurs  institutionnels et family offices internationaux. Elle est également impliquée en matière de structuration de l’intéressement des équipes de gestion.

Elle assure la coordination auprès des autorités règlementaires (notamment, en France, auprès de l’AMF), pour la création, l’agrément et le suivi des sociétés de gestion, et les questions relatives à la commercialisation de fonds d’investissements en France.

Ann représente divers investisseurs institutionnels, y compris des fonds souverains et fonds de pension, ainsi que des family offices, dans leurs opérations d’investissement dans les structures de fonds.  Elle conseille les clients dans des opérations secondaires de transfert de portefeuille de participations dans des fonds.

Avant de rejoindre Gide, Ann dirigeait la pratique Fonds d’Investissement à Paris d’un cabinet international.

Ann participe fréquemment à des conférences dans le domaine du private equity et de la structuration de fonds. Elle est impliquée au niveau de France Invest, et est membre de l'American Bar Association et de l'International Bar Association.

Ann est membre des Barreaux de Paris et de New York.

Ann Baker est systématiquement référencée parmi les meilleurs experts en private equity and fund formation par les guides juridiques internationaux Chambers Europe (depuis 2010), Legal 500 et Who's Who Legal - Private Fund.

« Ann Baker wins praise for her availability and expertise, with clients enthusing: 'Her specialist knowledge of this sector and the market practices allows her to be particularly effective in negotiation phases.' She acts for key private equity players on a variety of domestic fund structuring mandates. »
Chambers Europe 2019

« The 'extremely reactive' team at Gide Loyrette Nouel provides 'pragmatic advice' and, 'due to its expertise, network and capacities', provides a 'one-stop shop' approach, which is 'a strong asset'. The group also impresses with its 'technical expertise and creativity' and fields a varied funds practice, ranging from private equity and venture funds to real estate funds, infrastructure funds, debt funds and UCITS funds. Managing partner Stéphane Puel, who 'provides tailor-made and business-oriented advice', and the 'very responsive' Ann Baker, known for her 'great knowledge of international standards', lead the team. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2019

« Outstanding private equity team with particular focus on venture capital and fund-raising, acting for both investors and companies. Recognised for its expertise in the technology sector. Also noted for its leading practice in fund formation matters including private equity, real estate and infrastructure funds. Clients appreciate the team's 'really quick and good understanding of who we are and our constraints.' Sources value the provision of 'the multi-expertise of a one-stop shop and the follow-up on all subjects by a single team.' Acted for Omnes Capital on the structuring of a EUR100 million fund dedicated to investment in high environmental performance buildings. Assisted Partech Ventures with the formation of the Paris-Saclay Seed Fund, designed for investment in technology and service start-ups by students, graduates and researchers of Paris-Saclay University. Admitted to the Paris and New York Bars, Ann Baker specialises in fund formation, fund structuring and regulatory issues. Clients appreciate the quality of her 'strategic advice' when advising sponsors or investors, including on multi-jurisdictional mandates. »
Chambers Europe 2018

« The ‘truly transaction-oriented’ Gide Loyrette Nouel ‘always delivers an outstanding level of service’, with ‘a great response in terms of time, substance and general guidance’ and, according to one client, has ‘by far the best mix of technical expertise and practical experience among asset management lawyers’. The team ‘knows the industry in France, Europe and North Africa’ and is considered ‘a trendsetter with a reliable global network’ as well as ‘a great partner for long-term matters as it provides stability’. The fund formation practice is part of the firm’s wider investment management department, and it advises sponsors and investors on private equity funds and other private funds. The team’s workload is largely domestic, although Ann Baker, who co-heads the practice with Stéphane Puel, is also admitted to the New York bar. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2018

« Ann Baker is described as 'client-focused and highly responsive' by interviewees. She has long-standing expertise in fund formation and structuring. She represents mostly investors and sponsors in various types of matters including investment and realisation programmes and compensation schemes for fund management teams. »
Chambers Europe 2017

« Ann Baker is widely recognised among peers and clients alike for her top-tier practice which focuses on the structuring and formation of complex private equity investment fund. »
Who's Who Legal - Private Fund 2017

« Gide Loyrette Nouel has ‘a very strong team’ which combines ‘speed, experience, access and quality of tremendous value’. The practice advises on fund structuring, regulatory and investment issues. It recently assisted Eiffel Investment with the creation of the first major crowdlending fund in France. Stéphane Puel is ‘an expert in asset management who provides fine analysis’. Ann Baker combines ‘responsiveness, knowledge of the local market and technical skills’. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2017

« Ann Baker is admired for her knowledge of investment vehicles and growth capital. Her recent work includes structuring venture funds. »
Chambers Europe 2016