Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

The 'agile, committed' team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. routinely assists sponsors, financing banks and management teams with small, medium and large-cap transactions. The group, which is noted by one client for its experience advising company founders and managers, is directed by Olivier Diaz, who specialises in M&A, private equity operations, securities law, and corporate governance. Additional key contacts for private equity mandates include Caroline Lan, noted for her 'exceptional professional and interpersonal qualities'; Jean-François Louit, Antoine de la Gatinais, and Paul de France.