Paris

Founded in Paris in 1920, our firm established its headquarters there from the very beginning. We are a leading french law firm with extensive expertise in all areas of business law. Our pioneering spirit has led us to develop an international presence wherever our clients need our skills. We have been trailblazers in a number of countries and today we have 10 offices on 4 continents.

Our multi-disciplinary team here has more than 350 lawyers, including 90 partners. The team works in synergy with our international offices, depending on the requirements and geographical locations of the projects and transactions on which we work.

We are one of France’s leading law firms and our skills are recognised across the legal sector. We are committed to providing our clients with outstanding service in all aspects of business law: advice, settlements and regulation.

Our teams support French and international clients, including public bodies, banks, international institutions, multi-nationals, foreign investors and leading private groups, both listed and unlisted.

Awards

  • Chambers Europe - France 2024

    Public Law

    Band 1

    Gide has strong experience in the negotiation or restructuring of concession contracts, including high-profile mandates that facilitate the development of major rail and motorway infrastructure projects. The law firm regularly assists clients with public tender processes and concession contracts.

  • Chambers Global/Europe - France 2024

    Banking & Finance

    Band 1

    Leading banking and finance practice with solid expertise across the financial sector, covering project, real estate, asset and acquisition finance. The team's impressive client base comprises mainly key multinational banks.

  • Chambers Europe - France 2024

    Private Equity: Buyouts (Acting for Management)

    Band 1

    Gide is noted for its management-side practice advising on the structuring of management packages. The department regularly represents domestic and international clients in pan-European and cross-border mandates.

  • Chambers Europe - France 2024

    Real Estate

    Band 1

    Gide has an extremely well-regarded real estate practice. Lawyers at the firm have expertise in finance, as well as in development, commercial leases and real estate funds, and represent all types of clients including financial institutions, retail chains and global investors.

  • Chambers Global/Europe - France 2024

    Intellectual Property

    Band 1

    Gide provides a full-service offering across the intellectual property practice area, from corporate IP matters to cross-border patent disputes. The team has a strong track record in infringement proceedings. Additionally, the department handles copyright and trade mark mandates.

  • Chambers Europe - France 2024

    Environment

    Band 1

    Gide has a well-regarded environment law team that acts for key public and private clients from the energy, mining and waste management industries. The clients benefit from close collaboration with the firm's public law department. The practice offers additional expertise in environmental criminal law.

  • Chambers Global/Europe - France 2024

    Corporate/M&A: High-End Capability

    Band 2

    Gide combines strong French expertise with the ability to advise international companies on cross-border matters, notably in relation to European and African jurisdictions. The lawyers regularly handle sophisticated joint venture and M&A transactions, as well as corporate structure issues.

  • Chambers Litigation Support - Global-Wide 2024

    Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms)

    Band 4

    Gide's team is made up of skilled and available professionals. They have demonstrated great ability to analyse and synthesize problems.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024

    EU, Competition & Distribution

    Tier 1

    The team has an impressive record of representing clients in some of the most high-profile recent proceedings before the FCA and the national courts." "Standout strength in antitrust litigation and follow-on damages claims." "In-depth knowledge of the relevant authorities. Strong ability to strategize on cases. Availability to accept urgent cases.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024

    Compliance

    Tier 2

    The ‘dynamic and pragmatic team’ at Gide is noted for its expertise in conducting internal investigations involving issues such as anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, duty of vigilance and breach of international sanctions. The practice is also well placed to assist with the implementation of compliance programmes.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024

    M&A

    Tier 2

    Extremely goal oriented, dedicated and skilled in handling international and domestic transactions." "The team is a go-to for leading banks and major industrial companies in managing strategic publicly listed and private M&A transactions, as well as handling distressed M&A and corporate restructuring matters.

  • Best Lawyers - France 2025

    Law Firm of the Year

    Gide is recognised in the following practice : Litigation.