About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Gide is a leading French law firm which is well known for its frequent deal activity in francophone African jurisdictions. Its capital markets practice has a strong focus on securitisation and derivatives, often acting for investors. Its experience encompasses a number of market firsts as well as capital markets matters connected to project financing.

Work Highlights

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  • Gide Loyrette Nouel advised IFC on its role as anchor investor in a XOF60 billion securitisation transaction.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeremie Bismuth
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Jeremie Bismuth
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Jeremie Bismuth is based in the London office and is admitted to practice in England and Wales as well as France. He is frequently mandated on securitisation transactions across francophone Africa.

Jeremie really knows the securitisation market in Africa. He is able to draw comparisons with previous deals and give helpful insights.

His strengths include his efficiency, responsiveness and competence.

Jeremie Bismuth is an excellent lawyer providing top-notch legal advice. He is reliable, always available and always ready to support his clients.

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Jeremie Bismuth
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Jeremie Bismuth
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