Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP's securitisation practice centres on experienced practice head Dimitrios Logizidis, who is 'keen to engage on new structures and solution-driven'. He works closely with emerging talent Samir Bensaker to advise financial institutions, fintech funders and multinational corporates on whole-business, trade receivable, mortgage, lease and CLO transactions. Jérémie Bismuth, who frequently handles securisations in Africa, and Alexander Tompkins are key members of a 'very knowledgeable team that is keen to look for innovative solutions'.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Gide has an excellent structured finance practice in London with a great depth of expertise.’

  • ‘Dimitrios Logizidis is an exceptional partner: His curiosity, motivation and his open mind make him the go-to lawyer when there is a new opportunity that requires thinking outside of the box. He has seen an impressive number of transactions and of clients and handles tense situations very well. He is very diplomatic and despite his experience, he remains humble. He is reliable and will help close on time. Alex Tompkins and Rosalie Johnstone are excellent associates in the securitisation team. They are very responsive and will anticipate your needs. They point out for you what you need to be looking at and they are very organised and straightforward which is very useful when you have several closings simultaneously.’

  • ‘Great experience, technical competency, and client dedication.’

  • ‘Dimitrios Logizidis has wide experience and client dedication.’

  • ‘Hardworking and approachable team with deep legal expertise.’

  • ‘Dimitrios Logizidis was exceptional in managing the transaction and providing advice in a commercially sound manner.’

  • ‘I worked with Gide on a complex securitisation of household electricity receivables transaction. The transaction was innovative on various fronts. Gide provided great support. I was very happy to work with them and believe they deserve recognition.’

  • ‘I enjoyed working with Dimitrios Logidizis (partner) and Jérémie Bismuth (counsel), with support from Imane Bellafqih (associate). Dimitrios is very smart. He is available whenever needed and follows the transaction closely. He thinks thoroughly with a problem-solving mindset and provides valuable input to progress the transaction. Jeremie is hands on. He is very responsive and knows the African securitisation market inside out. He works hard and was the transaction leader, bringing the transaction to close.’

Key clients

  • ClubFunding Group
  • LCM Partners
  • EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC)
  • Proparco
  • European Investment Fund
  • IFC
  • Europcar

Work highlights

  • Advised the fintech lender ClubFunding in relation to the setup of a €120m forward flow securitisation backed by bridge property financing to French real estate SMEs. The transaction was arranged by Citi.
  • Advised IFC as anchor investor in the setup, structure and implementation of a FCFA 60bn securitisation transaction of loans granted by the PEPT Fund. These loans are to low-income households in Côte d'Ivoire and they allow the beneficiaries to have access to electricity.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dimitrios Logizidis

Other key lawyers

Samir Bensaker, Alexander Tompkins, Jérémie Bismuth, Imane Bellafqih, Rosalie Johnstone