Stéphane Puel
Hall of fameGide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.The team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is well-placed to assist with the structuring of private equity funds, real estate funds, infrastructure funds, debt funds and open-ended funds. The group’s expertise encompasses the design, setup, management and fundraising stages, as well as subsequent sale and reorganisation transactions. Practice head Stéphane Puel specialises in advising French and global financial institutions on the structuring and establishment of open and closed-end investment funds. Additional key contacts for fund formation include Guillaume Goffin and Benjamin Delaunay. Nicolas Capelli left the firm in January 2024.
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‘An extremely competent team with a perfect command of its subject - Guillaume Goffin and Antoine Nicolaï.’
‘Very trustworthy team, having placed great attention to serving our company from our launch. Supported us throughout our growth. Exceptional quality of judgement, support, knowledge of public authorities and the regulator.'
‘Stephane Puel: exceptional height of view, knowledge of public authorities and the regulator, precision in the responses, surety of judgement. Clothilde Beau: exceptional, availability, responsiveness, precision.'
‘The Gide team stands out for its diversity, technical excellence and incredible experience, placing it at the forefront of French practice in the regulatory and fund structuring field. Its international outlook and appreciation of local rules make it an ideal partner for structuring transnational projects.'
‘Stéphane Puel is excellent, available and always attentive. Clothilde Beau is also very strong.'
‘The availability of the team and the responsiveness of the team. The mode of collaboration is highly appreciated.'
‘Stéphane Puel, Camille Roux and Clothilde Beau understand and master perfectly the regulatory and operational challenges that funds management companies face. Extremely responsive in managing requests. As a client, we feel supported by these people.'
Key clients
- Quaëro Capital
- Apollo Investment
- ISALT
- Morgan Stanley Investment Management
- Fidelity Investments
- EDF
- Mirova
- Société Générale
- RGreen
- Andera Partners
- Groupama Asset Management
- Nordea Asset Management
- Swen Capital Partners
- Serena Capital
- Vivalto Partner
- Caption
- Equitis Gestion
- Bouygues Group SA
- Promepar Asset Management
- Amundi AM
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Meridiam
- OCCTE
- Siparex
- Omnes Capital
- BNP Paribas AM
- ODDO BHF Asset Management
- Eiffel Investment Group
- Neuberger Bergman
- Blackrock
- Blackstone
- Tikehau Investment Management
- Mimco Asset Management
- Trocadero Capital
- Mata Capital
- Seedstars Africa Ventures Investment Management (SAVIM)
- Ampère Gestion
- LBP AM
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Stéphane Puel