Rated by clients as ‘an essential reference on the French market’, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. regularly acts for public institutions, manufacturers, investment funds and lenders, and is known for its expertise in the structuring and financing of projects. The group is particularly adept at advising on projects across the construction, oil-and-gas, nuclear energy and logistics industries. The practice is jointly led by Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, John Crothers, Farah El-Bsat, Victor Grandguillaume, Laetitia Lemercier, Stéphane Vernay, and the ’extremely competent and very responsive’ Thomas Courtel. Ex-practice co-head Nicolas Jean left the firm in June 2023.
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‘The Gide project finance team is an essential reference on the French market. It benefits from recognised expertise and stands out for its flawless support on particularly complex files. It can rely on the expertise of all the firm's lawyers thus ensures perfect project management.’
‘Thomas Courtel is extremely competent and very responsive. His perfect knowledge of the sector and the different players allows him to be proactive and always find appropriate solutions. I have great confidence in Thomas.'
‘Marie Bouvet-Guiramand - expertise in project financing, good knowledge of commercial banks and development banks. Tax expertise and experience of Africa.’
Key clients
- Equinix
- Toulouse Football Club
- Volvo
- Region Grand Est
- Cap Gemini
- SNCF
- Transdev
- International Chamber of Commerce
- Olympique Lyonnais Group
- Viasat Inc.
- Skylogic France
- Carrefour
- Société du canal de Provence
- Rivage Investments
- Comax
- Colas
- Hynamix
- Energie de Strasbourg
- Immo Mousquetaires
- Uniper
Work highlights
- Advised the lenders of Grand Est Mobilités on the drafting and negotiation of the contractual documentation enabling it to finance the acquisition and management of rolling stock owned by the Grand Est Region.
- Advised the Consortium formed by NGE Concessions, Transdev, Chamber of Commerce, and Industry for Oise Department on the tender for operating Paris-Beauvais Airport.
- Advised Vinci and Bouygues on all aspects of the tendering procedure for the sale or the renewal of the Stade de France concession, including assisting them with the financing of the project.
Lawyers
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Stéphane Vernay
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
Marie Bouvet-Guiramand
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Laetitia Lemercier
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Victor Grandguillaume
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Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, Thomas Courtel, John Crothers, Farah El-Bsat, Victor Grandguillaume, Laetitia Lemercier, Stéphane Vernay