LAWYER PROFILE

Olivier Deren

France 2026

Gide Loyrette Nouel

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Mid-Market

France

14 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Olivier Deren is a Partner in Gide's Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions team in Paris.

Olivier specialises in private equity transactions, with particular expertise in leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and growth capital investments. Ranked by Chambers among the leading private equity lawyers in France (Band 1), he advises numerous investment funds and founders on LBO and growth capital transactions, as well as industrial players on their build-up strategies and corporate reorganisation operations.

Olivier has recently been involved in the LBO of the Isto group structured by Keensight Capital, the LBO of Argon & Co group structured by Bridgepoint Development Capital and Ardian Growth, and the LBO of the Myrium group structured by Capza alongside Amundi Private Equity and Bpifrance.

He has over 30 years of experience within leading French and US law firms. Prior to joining Gide, he was a Partner within Paul Hastings' Corporate department. Olivier graduated from Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris and Université Paris II.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Private Equity: Mid-Market - France

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Olivier Deren is well regarded for his leading expertise advising domestic private equity firms on LBOs, including those of a multi-jurisdictional scope. He joined Gide Loyrette Nouel in March 2026.

Editorial individuel

Olivier Deren est réputé pour son expertise de premier plan dans le conseil aux fonds de private equity français dans le cadre de LBO, y compris ceux de portée internationale. Il a rejoint Gide Loyrette Nouel en Mars 2026.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Olivier Deren is very experienced, solid and involved.
Private Equity: Mid-MarketChambers France
Working with Olivier Deren is very comfortable for us because we know that we are in good hands and communication is fluid. He understands what's going on and allows us to use our business judgement.
Private Equity: Mid-MarketChambers France
Olivier is always first to make an effort if things don't go our way. He is a real business partner in that he shares risk with us.
Private Equity: Mid-MarketChambers France
Olivier est toujours le premier à faire un effort si les choses ne se déroulent pas comme prévu. Il est un véritable partenaire commercial en ce sens qu’il partage les risques avec nous.
Private Equity: Mid-MarketChambers France
Travailler avec Olivier Deren est très confortable pour nous, car nous savons que nous sommes entre de bonnes mains et que la communication est fluide. Il comprend ce qui se passe et nous permet d’exercer notre jugement commercial.
Private Equity: Mid-MarketChambers France
Olivier Deren est très expérimenté, solide et impliqué.
Private Equity: Mid-MarketChambers France