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.

« The ‘truly transaction-oriented’ Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. ‘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. The ‘very-well connected’ Puel ‘has an in-depth knowledge of the asset management industry in all regulatory aspects and from a business standpoint’ and is ‘a sharp-witted strategist’ and ‘key influencer in asset management and finance regulation in France’. Counsel Rima Maitrehenry provides key support. Recent highlights include advising Omnes Capital on the structuring of a fund dedicated to investments in high environmental performance buildings, a first on the French market. The group assisted Unigestion Asset Management with structuring its fourth dedicated private equity secondary fund, and also acted for Korelya Capital on the structuring and formation of the K-Fund 1, which is focused on financing European, and in particular French, start-ups. Amundi, Eiffel Investment Group and Idinvest are also clients. Benjamin Delaunay made counsel in January 2017.
Legal 500 EMEA 2018

« 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. Stephane Puel  joins the rankings as a result of positive market feedback. He focuses on setting up and structuring private equity, real estate and debt funds. Sources note his 'availability, serenity and sense of risk.' Rima Maitrehenry makes a ranking debut this year with market feedback confirming her as an up-and-coming name in the field of fund formation, with a focus on private equity. Interviewees praise her 'availability, technicality and ability to solicit good complementary expertise internally.' »
Chambers Europe 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

« Gide Loyrette Nouel provides ‘an excellent level of service’. The practice advises a broad range of funds, including private equity and property funds, on structuring, regulatory and fundraising matters. Highlights included assisting the European Investment Bank with its first equity participation in a French fund through a €50m commitment to the Capenergie 3 investment fund. Partech Partners, Amundi and CNP are clients. Ann Baker heads the practice alongside Stéphane Puel, who ‘provides a deep network and support on intricate or policy matters’. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2016