About

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Gide's Banking & Finance team is recognised as an undisputed leader in Banking & Finance. The practice offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the full spectrum of banking and finance issues faced by our clients with a focus on French, U.K. and U.S. law, complemented by local law expertise from our international network. 


Our lawyers have extensive experience in bank lending, capital markets and structured finance covering all types of tangible and intangible assets as well as real estate. They have well-known expertise in securitisation, bond issues and the issuance of equity securities, in both domestic and international markets, and deal with the legal aspects of over-the-counter derivative products as well as derivative products offered on regulated exchanges. We also specialise in arranging and documenting structured products on all types of underlyings (fixed income, equity, commodities, credit, weather, etc.).


Our Financial Services team acts for French and foreign management companies, banks, financial institutions, and investment funds to advise them on their structure, regulatory framework and activities, as well as in banking and financial disputes, whether disciplinary (AMF, ACPR, etc.) or judicial. 


Chambers Review

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Financial Services Regulation - France

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gide Loyrette Nouel has a first-rate financial services regulation practice that advises both French and international clients. The team assists with M&A deals, the launch of new financial products and regulatory approvals. The lawyers are also recognised for their expert advice on disciplinary proceedings before the AMF and ACPR.

Work Highlights

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  • Gide advised VYV on the sale of EGAMO and its asset manager, including regulatory approvals.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stéphane Puel
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Stéphane Puel
2
Band 2

Stéphane Puel is noted for his broad expertise in regulatory mandates. He primarily acts on the regulatory aspects of fund management, including distribution agreements. He additionally advises clients on their relationship with the French regulator.

Stéphane is excellent because he gives us a good sense of the market practice.

Guillaume Goffin
3
Guillaume Goffin
3
Band 3

Guillaume Goffin is noted for his regulatory advice on fund management activities, including AMF licensing. He also assists financial institutions with regulatory aspects in the context of M&A transactions.

Guillaume has outstanding expertise and provides an excellent level of service.

Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry
3
Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry
3
Band 3

Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry is noted for his advice to banks and financial institutions on contentious matters, especially in relation to the AMF.

He is an excellent lawyer to deal with.

He has rare knowledge and experience in litigation with the AMF.

He is is perfectly familiar with the methods and reasoning of investigators, which makes it possible to facilitate interactions with the authority and optimise the defence.

Olivier Bernardi
3
Olivier Bernardi
3
Band 3

Olivier Bernardi joins the rankings this year as a specialist in banking regulatory subjects, being particularly recognised for his representation before the French supervisory bodies of the AMF and ACPR.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gide Loyrette Nouel

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France

Financial Services Regulation

Stéphane Puel
2
Stéphane Puel
2
Band 2
Guillaume Goffin
3
Guillaume Goffin
3
Band 3
Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry
3
Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry
3
Band 3
Olivier Bernardi
3
Olivier Bernardi
3
Band 3

Members

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