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Gide Loyrette Nouel

Financial Services Regulation

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We work with established financial players and new entrants at all stages of their development in the field of financial services regulation and litigation.

Our support covers traditional sectors (banking, investment services, asset management) as well as emerging areas (the digitalisation of banking activities, crypto-assets, crowdfunding).​

Our specialist practice draws on the firm's complementary expertise, as well as our international offices and strategic partnerships, to meet our clients' transactional, advisory, lobbying and administrative or judicial litigation needs.​

Our legal support remains unrivalled, thanks to our active participation in legislative work in Paris and Brussels, and our close relationships with industry associations and the French and European authorities.

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Financial Services Regulation - France

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.

À propos de l’équipe

Gide Loyrette Nouel a une pratique de premier plan en matière de régulation des services financiers et conseille des clients français et internationaux. L’équipe intervient dans le cadre d’opérations de fusions et acquisitions, de lancements de nouveaux produits financiers et d’approbations réglementaires. Les avocats sont également reconnus pour leur expertise dans le cadre de procédures disciplinaires devant l’AMF et l’ACPR.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gide Loyrette Nouel advised Le Conservateur on creating an integrated

    investment platform managed by Amundi AM.

  • Gide Loyrette Nouel a conseillé Le Conservateur sur la création d'une plateforme d'investissement intégrée gérée par Amundi AM.

Strengths

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  • They have an excellent network with the various players in the alternative management sector and with public authorities, which allows them to be up to date with the latest information in the sector.

    Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

  • Gide has very good knowledge of regulatory topics and market practices and the expectations of regulators. Its good understanding of the overall context of the company was very appreciated.

    Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

  • Gide shows innovation in structuring and has good knowledge of the players and the market.

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  • Gide a une excellente connaissance des questions réglementaires, des pratiques de marché et des attentes des autorités de réglementation. Sa bonne compréhension du contexte global de l'entreprise a été très appréciée.

    Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

  • Gide fait preuve d'innovation dans les structurations et possède une bonne connaissance des acteurs et du marché.

    Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

  • Ils disposent d'un excellent réseau avec les différents acteurs du secteur du management alternatif et avec les autorités publiques, ce qui leur permet de se tenir au courant des dernières informations du secteur.

    Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stéphane Puel
    Stéphane Puel

    Stéphane Puel

    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 Puel est reconnu pour sa large expertise en matière de mandats réglementaires. Il intervient principalement sur les aspects réglementaires de la gestion de fonds, y compris les conventions de distribution. Il conseille également les clients dans leur relation avec le régulateur français.

    • Stéphane Puel has an excellent knowledge of the regulatory issues associated with a great commercial sense.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

    • Stéphane Puel is super responsive and clearly on top of all the regulatory updates in the market. He is a pleasure to work with, it is easy to get access to him and his team.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

    • I admire both Stéphane Puel's technical knowledge and strategic thinking. He is approachable, a true partner with a great capacity to bring people together with humility and kindness.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

    • Stéphane Puel a une excellente connaissance des enjeux réglementaires, associée à un grand sens des affaires.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

    • J’admire à la fois les connaissances techniques et la pensée stratégique de Stéphane Puel. Il est accessible, un véritable partenaire doté d’une grande capacité à fédérer les gens avec humilité et bienveillance.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

    • Stéphane Puel est extrêmement réactif et parfaitement au fait des dernières évolutions réglementaires du marché. C'est un plaisir de travailler avec lui, il est facile de le joindre, lui et son équipe.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance
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  • Guillaume Goffin
    Guillaume Goffin

    Guillaume Goffin

    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 Goffin est reconnu pour ses conseils réglementaires en matière d’activités de gestion de fonds, y compris les sujets licences par l’AMF. Il assiste également les institutions financières sur les aspects réglementaires dans le cadre d’opérations de M&A.

    • Guillaume Goffin is an excellent lawyer. He is capable of handling complex regulatory matters, especially in the funds sector. He is also a very nice and accessible lawyer.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance
    • Guillaume Goffin est un excellent avocat. Il est capable de gérer des questions réglementaires complexes, notamment dans le secteur des fonds d'investissement. C'est également un avocat très agréable et accessible.
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  • Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry
    Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry

    Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry

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

    Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry est connu pour ses conseils aux banques et aux institutions financières sur les aspects contentieux, notamment concernant l’AMF.

    • Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry has targeted and proactive expertise in high-stakes sensitive cases.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

    • Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry gives excellent advice with very high added value and is very attentive to customers.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

    • Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry a une expertise ciblée et proactive dans les affaires sensibles à forts enjeux.

      Financial Services Regulation respondentFrance

    • Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry donne d'excellents conseils à très forte valeur ajoutée et est très attentif à ses clients.

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  • Olivier Bernardi
    Olivier Bernardi

    Olivier Bernardi

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

    Olivier Bernardi est un spécialiste des sujets de réglementation bancaire, étant notamment reconnu pour sa représentation devant les autorités française de l’AMF et de l’ACPR.

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