Capital Markets: Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Our team, based in Paris, London and New York, specialises in French, English and US law and assists clients in all types of capital market transactions. Thanks to this unique market positioning, our team has established itself as one of the most significant and renowned in this field.
Our added value:
- A global offer in capital markets (Equity, Debt, High Yield, Derivatives and Structured Products) covering all types of primary or secondary market and risk management transactions.
- An international platform enabling us to support our clients in Europe and in emerging markets.
- Recognised expertise in US private placements under Rule 144A, Regulation D and Section 4(a)(2), as well as in secondary listings in the US.
- An experienced and market-leading team in complex and innovative transactions.
- Close relationships with regulators and major industry associations.
Chambers Review
Gide Loyrette Nouel boasts a strong debt and equity team with further skills across the wider capital markets field. The law firm is well reputed for its presence on complex deals, offering particular knowledge and experience of European private placements and high-yield bond issuances. The team also has notable expertise advising on IPOs and capital increases, as well as derivatives matters. The practice maintains a varied client roster of leading banks and French corporates.
Work Highlights
- Gide advised Veolia on its first public and private issuance of Panda bonds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are absolutely responsive and attentive to their client."
"Gide have done an enormous amount of work to renew the scope of their offering and the way they were doing deals. It is becoming a modern, flexible and agile firm."
"They have a clear expertise in complex issues and have a very thorough and responsive approach."
"The capital markets team is able to provide strong advice on debt, on equity and on derivatives. Such a large team allows for good availability and in-depth view of the company's needs."
"The team are absolutely responsive and attentive to their client."
"Gide have done an enormous amount of work to renew the scope of their offering and the way they were doing deals. It is becoming a modern, flexible and agile firm."
"They have a clear expertise in complex issues and have a very thorough and responsive approach."
"The capital markets team is able to provide strong advice on debt, on equity and on derivatives. Such a large team allows for good availability and in-depth view of the company's needs."
Notable Practitioners
Hubert Merveilleux du Vignaux remains a leading authority on DCM matters, with clear expertise in large-scale bond and note issuance mandates. He acts for domestic corporates, insurance companies and financial institutions.
"I can only recommend Hubert for his wealth of experience."
"He is an excellent practitioner."
"We have a very good relationship of trust with Hubert."
Arnaud Duhamel is a well-reputed practitioner who advises on IPOs, private placements and capital increases. He is active across the biotech and transportation sectors.
"Arnaud is a real expert of structured and strategic transactions on equity. He is very commercial and technically sound, a great professional to work with."
"Arnaud is really a deal-maker. He provides sharp legal analysis and understanding of the economic aspects, and is able to really drive the transactions to success."
"He is one of the most experienced lawyers in the French ecosystem. With fantastic experience, he is able to drive complex transactions in France or in the US."
Laurent Vincent assists domestic financial institutions and corporates with bond issuances and EMTN programme updates. He offers additional expertise in derivatives, including advice on hedging transactions.
"It is always a pleasure to work with Laurent, who has a very strong sense of service and delivers top-quality legal advice. His excellent technical skills and very strong knowledge of the market are very appreciated."
"He has high availability and pedagogy, notably on new instruments such as sustainability-linked bonds. Laurent will always take the time to ensure that his client fully understands the structuring."
"He is an extremely good lawyer, delivers impeccable standards of work with great insight, and anticipates potential problems ahead in a very useful way."
Melinda Arsouze is experienced in advising on international equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs and capital increases. She is dual-qualified in France and the USA.
"She has a very strong track record in helping clients on US law matters, anticipating potential issues and proactively offering appropriate solutions."
"Melinda is highly capable. I really enjoy working with her."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gide Loyrette Nouel
France
Members
Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Bastien Raisse
Dimitrios Logizidis
Guilhem Richard
Jeremie Bismuth
Karine Imbrosciano
Mélinda Arsouze
Samir Bensaker
Scott Logan