London

Opened in 2003, our London office now has around thirty lawyers specialising in banking and finance, arbitration and litigation, tax, project finance and energy law.

Our added value

Our London office offers in-depth expertise in English, US and French law and is at the heart of our general practice. With the widespread application of English and New York law in international transactions, our lawyers are able to offer a comprehensive bespoke service through their collaboration with Gide’s other international offices.

The office is ideally placed to advise French and international clients who already have a presence in the UK or who are entering this market for the first time.

We are an ASF-regulated firm:

Awards

  • Legal 500 United Kingdom - London 2025

    Finance: Derivatives & Structured Products

    Tier 3

    The London and Paris offices of Gide work closely together on structured finance matters.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - England 2024

    Finance: Derivatives & Structured Products

    Tier 3

    The firm handles structuring, documentation, collateralisation and regulatory issues arising from derivatives and structured products transactions across a diverse range of asset classes.

  • Legal 500 United Kingdom - London 2025

    Finance: Securitisation

    Tier 4

    I worked with Gide on a complex securitisation of household electricity receivables transaction. The transaction was innovative on various fronts. Gide provided great support. I was very happy to work with them and believe they deserve recognition.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - England 2024

    Projects, Energy & Natural Resources: Power

    Tier 4

    The team at Gide LLP has expertise in corporate, commercial and M&A work in power. An example of the cohort’s abilities in alternative energy.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - England 2024

    Finance: Securitisation

    Tier 4

    Gide's London and Paris offices are home to a highly regarded securitisation and asset-backed finance practice, which handles whole-business, trade receivables, mortgage, lease, and CLO transactions on behalf of financial institutions and multinational corporates.

  • Legal 500 United Kingdom - London 2025

    Projects, Energy & Natural Resources: Renewables

    Tier 5

    They have a diverse team of energy expats that has been a delight to work with.

  • Legal 500 United Kingdom - London 2025

    Projects, Energy & Natural Resources: Power (including electricity & nuclear)

    Tier 5

    Gide LLP advises across energy, infrastructure, and natural resources, with expertise in nuclear power projects and conventional power sale and supply agreements.

  • Legal 500 United Kingdom - London 2025

    Projects, Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

    Tier 5

    Very focused team. They are responsive and well-versed in the issues." "The very strong international upstream legal expertise and ability to deliver within very demanding timeframes is what makes this team exceptional.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - England 2024

    Projects, Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

    Tier 5

    Gide LLP is well known for its Africa-based transactional work in the oil & gas space, receiving praise for its bench of ‘sophisticated and industry-experienced professionals.

  • Legal 500 United Kingdom - London 2025

    Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

    Tier 6

    Gide is the number one French firm for international arbitration." "The team from Gide LLP is impressive – produces well-drafted submissions and argues the client’s position effectively. On case management issues, the approach is always constructive, seeking to advance the client’s case.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - England 2024

    International Arbitration

    Tier 6

    Very strong cross-border team, with various outstanding lawyers in both the Paris and London offices – a particular focus on Africa-related disputes and industries.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - England 2024

    Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

    Tier 6

    Focused on commercial and investment disputes, predominantly in relation to energy and infrastructure, Gide LLP‘s London group has very detailed knowledge of investment arbitration.