Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is particularly recognised for its high-level expertise in the asset management world where the firm assists top French and US investment funds with the regulatory aspects linked to the launch of new products and funds and the conduct of transactions and partnerships. The team is also highly regarded for its excellent know-how in dealing with banking and securities regulators (AMF/ACPR) undertaking compliance audit and disciplinary proceedings. Its range of expertise also extends to fintech and banking regulatory support, as well as providing ESG regulatory guidance and advising on the launch of new ESG compliant products. Stéphane Puel is a highly regarded expert in the field of asset management and co-heads the practice alongside younger partners Olivier Bernardi, Guillaume Goffin and Benjamin Delaunay.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent technical expertise, responsiveness and availability, conciseness, precision and clarity of responses and notes, quality of signature, ability to provide operational, innovative responses adapted to customer needs, expectations, context and constraints. A team at the top, exceptional for its good knowledge of regulations, particularly European regulations, and of the interlocutors at the European Commission.’
- ‘Olivier Bernardi: efficiency, technical expertise, ability to provide innovative analyzes and operational solutions, to understand and adapt to customer expectations, excellent interpersonal skills, availability.’
- ‘Stéphane Puel: very high competence, significant availability towards his clients, strong expertise in asset management, strong visibility on the market, very good understanding of the subject, transparent invoicing.’
- ‘Undisputed leadership position of the regulatory team on the market in the person of Stéphane Puel and the most recent and brilliant partners Benjamin Delaunay and Guillaume Goffin. The team has long-standing and recognized experience and a highly developed knowledge of market practices and the regulator's positions, which sets it apart from other teams on the market.’
- ‘Benjamin Delaunay particularly stands out within the team for his expertise, the clarity and reliability of his analyzes and his ability to propose innovative and very business-oriented solutions to respond to particularly complex issues. He is a key player.’
- ‘Great technical knowledge of real estate investment funds and practices. Operational vision that goes beyond regulations allowing a great sense of adaptation to the recommended operation.’
- ‘Benjamin Delaunay: top expertise in the regulatory market and other practices linked to investment funds and expectations of the regulator.’
- ‘A reference in matters of law applicable to French funds. Their team covers a wide range of specialties ranging from regulatory aspects to tax advice as well as contract negotiation.’
Key clients
- Novaxia Investment
- KEYS REIM
- Tikehau Investment Management
- La Banque Postale Asset Management
- AXA Banque
- Agence Française de Développement (the French Development Agency)
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
- IDIA Capital Investissement
- Fundimmo
- WYV
Work highlights
- Advised AFD regarding the regulatory aspects of ESG rules.
- Advised Tikehau on all regulatory aspects regarding the setting up of a first-of-its-kind unit-linked investment product.
- Assisted Fundimmo in obtaining its conditional authorisation as a crowdfunding service provider (CSP) from the French financial markets authority (AMF).
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Practice head
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Stéphane Puel, Olivier Bernardi, Guillaume Goffin, Benjamin Delaunay