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Gide has been one of the most active international law firms in Africa for over 50 years. The Africa team offers high-level legal assistance tailored to each sector, country and area of law.

  • A wide range of clients, including French international groups, African companies, investors and the public sector in key sectors: energy, infrastructure, transport, telecommunications, etc.
  • More than 90 of the firm's lawyers - working from Paris, Gide’s offices on the continent (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) and around the world.
  • A cooperation agreement with Bowmans, a leading South African law firm with offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Namibia and Zambia.
  • A strong and reliable network of local law firms across Africa, in all areas of law.
  • Expertise in complex and cross-border projects, thanks to our extensive knowledge of African national and regional legal systems and regimes: ECOWAS, CEMAC, WAEMU, SADC, OHADA.

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What the Team is Known For

A highly regarded practice with particular proficiency concerning OHADA law, Gide Loyrette Nouel offers comprehensive services covering francophone Africa and North Africa generally. The team represents a number of African private equity funds, as well as international conglomerates, in their acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures. The firm is particularly active in transactions involving energy and oil and gas projects and assets. Gide's Africa expertise is spread across a number of its offices, with the practice being primarily run from Paris, Algiers, Casablanca and Tunis. Additionally, clients benefit from the firm's strategic alliance with market-leading South African law firm Bowmans.

Work Highlights

  • Gide assisted Société Générale with the divestment of its subsidiary in Madagascar to BRED.

Strengths

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Gide has solid, first-hand local knowledge of current law and practice across Africa.

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Gide displays the strengths of good listening, an understanding of the issues, flexible adaptation to African economic environments, responsiveness and efficiency.

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Notable Practitioners

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Julien David
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Julien David
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Paris-based Julien David holds an impressive track record for advising on transactions across multiple jurisdictions in Africa, including Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. A former managing partner of the firm's Casablanca office, he represents a range of high profile clients.

Julien David has excellent strategic vision.

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