Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Our firm offers one of the largest and most experienced teams of corporate/M&A lawyers in France, and the last year has been extremely active for the team, in all market segments.
Our M&A practice group is organised to coordinate, as applicable with its leading correspondent law firms, all aspects of heavy and complex multijurisdictional operations (mergers & acquisitions, tax, antitrust, financing, due diligence).
Our clients have access to the skills of around 80 dedicated practitioners, advising across all of the key industry sectors for French and overseas investors and corporations. Few French or global firms can match the depth of resources we offer and our sector specialisation. We are experts in public M&A transactions and private equity deals.
Chambers Review
Gide Loyrette Nouel combines strong French expertise with the ability to advise international companies on cross-border matters, notably in relation to European and African jurisdictions. The lawyers regularly handle sophisticated joint venture and M&A transactions, as well as corporate structure issues. The law firm enjoys a significant depth of experience in many different industries including banking, life sciences, energy and TMT. The team also acts for shareholders on the sale of companies.
Work Highlights
- Gide Loyrette Nouel represented Orpea in its financial restructuring.
Strengths
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"Gide proved they can adapt, no matter how complex the issues are or how challenging the timing is."
"I like the way Gide handles the cases, with not only a legal approach but a very business one too."
"The team's client service is great. It is an efficient team of deal makers who are proactive and business-oriented."
"The team are on top of things and highly responsive. They are always able to provide advice and solutions in a timely manner."
"Gide has the ability to grasp the most complex issues with speed, attention to detail and assertive support for decision making in a very complex environment."
"Gide proved they can adapt, no matter how complex the issues are or how challenging the timing is."
"I like the way Gide handles the cases, with not only a legal approach but a very business one too."
"The team's client service is great. It is an efficient team of deal makers who are proactive and business-oriented."
"The team are on top of things and highly responsive. They are always able to provide advice and solutions in a timely manner."
"Gide has the ability to grasp the most complex issues with speed, attention to detail and assertive support for decision making in a very complex environment."
Notable Practitioners
Olivier Diaz maintains a leading corporate practice and frequently acts on public M&A transactions. He is called upon by significant French clients to advise on domestic and international matters.
"I am always confident when I have Olivier Diaz on my team. What I like about him is that he commits and is able to take decisions and owns up to them, which is very valuable."
"Olivier Diaz is at ease with complex situations. If it is too easy, he is not interested. This is very reassuring for his clients. He can calm everyone down in a deal and focuses on the right thing. He is very experienced; you can feel that."
"Olivier Diaz's support to the company is invaluable. We have worked with him for many years with complete confidence in his judgement, skills and integrity."
Marcus Billam has extensive experience in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. His client list includes leading corporates hailing from the media and hospitality sectors. He joined Gide Loyrette Nouel in March 2024.
"Marcus Billam is a very nice person and a very good lawyer."
"Marcus Billam is very successful."
Christophe Eck represents clients active in the energy and media sectors and handles domestic and cross-border transactions.
"Christophe Eck is a very skilled and brilliant lawyer. He is an excellent negotiator and business-minded lawyer who sees what the key issues for the client are immediately. It is a great comfort for the client to have him on your side."
"Christophe Eck is a very business-oriented partner with a straightforward, problem-solving approach. He is very efficient in complex and tense negotiations."
"Christophe Eck is a very strong professional who always knows how and when to show up."
Charles de Reals assists domestic and international clients on a range of matters, including acquisitions, sales and restructurings. He regularly represents clients hailing from the TMT and transportation industries.
"Charles de Reals is extremely knowledgeable, with strong business judgement and the ability to deal with complex situations. He also demonstrates great availability and responsiveness at critical moments."
"Charles de Reals is an excellent lawyer. He is very autonomous, creative and pays attention to detail."
"Charles de Reals is a very good technician."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gide Loyrette Nouel
France
Members
Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Alexis Pailleret
Anne Tolila
Antoine Lelong
Antoine Tézenas du Montcel
Axelle Toulemonde
Caroline Lan
David-James Sebag
Didier Martin
Guillaume Rougier-Brierre
Hugues Scalbert
Jean-Gabriel Flandrois
Nadège Nguyen
Pierre Karpik
Thomas Urlacher