Office

Paris
15 rue de Laborde
75008 Paris

Partner

Charles De Reals

Partner

Charles De Reals

Office

Paris
15 rue de Laborde
75008 Paris

Practices

Charles de Reals is a partner in the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions team in Paris. He advises on complex M&A transactions.

His practice is broad, covering both private equity and stock market transactions. He has recognised expertise in corporate governance and stock market regulation, areas in which Charles advises numerous issuers.

He assists national and international clients in a wide range of areas, including acquisitions, purchases and sales and restructuring. He regularly represents clients in the TMT and transport sectors.

Prior to joining Gide, Charles practised with leading US and French law firms, including Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, Sullivan & Cromwell and Bompoint.

Awards

  • Chambers Global/France 2025

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

    Band 6

    Charles de Reals is very savvy and good with clients." "Charles provides unparalleled support.

  • Chambers Global/Europe - France 2024

    Corporate/M&A: High-End Capability

    Up & Coming

    Charles is an excellent lawyer. He is very autonomous, creative and pays attention to detail." "Charles is extremely knowledgeable, with strong business judgement and the ability to deal with complex situations. He also demonstrates great availability and responsiveness at critical moments.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024

    M&A

    Next Generation Partner

    Charles de Reals has very high level, highly recognised M&A skills; very fine expertise in business law. He is extremely goal oriented and dedicated.

  • Best Lawyers - France 2025

    Best Lawyers

    Charles de Reals is recognised in the following practice : Corporate Law.

  • IFLR1000 - France 2024

    Corporate and M&A

    Notable Practitioner

    Charles de Reals is recognised in the following practice : M&A.

  • IFLR1000 - France 2024

    Capital Markets

    Notable Practitioner

    Charles de Reals is recognised in the following practice : Capital Markets: Equity.