Demonstrating 'mastery of financial law' and 'excellent creative abilities', the team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. assists clients with the gamut of funds matters, including formation, structuring, and regulatory work. 'Leading figure' Stéphane Puel steers the practice his well-known for advising on the structuring and establishment of open-end and closed-end investment funds, and is supported by key financial services partners Guillaume Goffin and Benjamin Delaunay. Nicolas Capelli was promoted to of counsel in January 2023.
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‘Gide has a key competitive advantage in my view: deep and thorough knowledge of the local asset management regulation, as they are working with a lot of asset managers, they have a great insight into market practices and trends.’
‘I value in particular the great reactivity (the breadth of their skills and their ability to add specialists when needed) and their ability to work with global organizations.’
‘Team particularly aware of market trends on the creation of PE funds, and therefore strength in discussions regarding the creation of new funds, the reorganization of existing funds, and reviews.'
‘Mastery of financial law applied to all types of funds and financial instruments. Excellent creative abilities developed to advise suitable solutions and sufficient authority with the regulator.’
‘The team of lawyers is led by leading figure Stéphane Puel, who is discreet and very committed, constructive and educational, intelligent in his solutions and prudent in his approaches. He is surrounded by experts who are highly skilled in specialized fields.'
Key clients
- XAnge
- Blackstone
- BlackRock
- Mirova
- Neuberger Bergman
- Siparex
- Investissements Stratégiques en Actions Long Terme (ISALT)
- Vivalto Partners
- Tikehau IM
- ODDO BHF Asset Management
- Arec Occitanie
- Bouygues Group
- BNP Paribas Asset Management France
- Eiffel Investment Group
- Omnes Capital
- Pierre Premier Gestion
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Benjamin Delaunay
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stéphane Puel