Our firm

At Gide, we have been driven by the same passion for our profession and the same sense of purpose since 1920: supporting our clients by providing them with excellent advice. We are a leading law firm, both in France and internationally, in all areas of business law for Litigation, Transactions, and Regulation. 

We are fully committed to our clients’ cases, and we draw on our expertise and agile approach to provide our clients with personalised advice. 

Our 500 lawyers bring together specialist expertise and boast an unrivalled breadth and depth of skills, which they combine with a bespoke and multidisciplinary approach to meet the needs of all our clients.

  • 800

    people

  • 500

    lawyers

  • +100

    partners

  • 35

    languages spoken

  • 10

    offices

A way of working which sets us apart

We are and will always be lawyers, faithful to our oath, members of an Order and a Bar, to the head of which, in the case of the Paris Bar, several lawyers from our firm have been elected in the past.

Additionally, we share a unique vision of our profession, built on three fundamental principles which enable us to respond to economic and societal changes and constantly explore new solutions. These three fundamental principles are: 

  • We strive to deliver excellence for our clients. That’s why we prioritise diverse profiles, recruiting talented people from a wide range of backgrounds who identify with our values.  

    Our different areas of activity are complementary and mutually reinforcing, encouraging value creation and the development of effective, comprehensive and innovative solutions. 

  • We work tirelessly to improve our practice in our areas of expertise. We encourage an openness to different perspectives and embrace the opportunities offered by existing legal frameworks. We are committed to providing dedicated support for our clients in all their projects, in all sectors and in all jurisdictions. 

  • To provide support with high added value for our clients, our firm must be well structured yet flexible and responsive. In a constantly changing world, agility enables us to effectively anticipate the challenges facing our clients. 

Our governance

At Gide, every member of the firm contributes his or her expertise and knowledge. We have a participatory governance model and a strong culture of solidarity. Decisions about strategy and long-term approaches are taken collectively by all our partners at our Partners’ Meetings, with the support of our Management Committee. This ensures dynamic and inclusive leadership which reflects our collective vision.

Our Management Committee

Elected for a renewable three-year term, the committee is made up of five partners and our Secretary-General:  

  • Frédéric Nouel, Senior Partner, ensures our firm’s cohesion and brings our lawyers together with a shared vision. 
  • Jean-François Levraud, Managing Partner, ensures the consistency of our strategy and implements it with a view to the firm’s development.
  • Franck Audran, Committee member, coordinates business development initiatives, working closely with our Business Development department.
  • Laetitia Lemercier, Committee member, coordinates HR initiatives, working closely with our Human Resources department. 
  • Jean-Gabriel Flandrois, Committee member, coordinates international initiatives. 
  • Frédérique Misk-Malher, Secretary-General, manages the firm’s departments (Finance, HR, Business Development, Communication, Knowledge Management, Work Environment).

Within our firm, the Management Committee is supported by several expert Business Services:

  • Human Resources, managed by Amélie Pironneau. 
  • Finance and Financial Control, managed by Cyrille Dreuillet. 
  • Digital, managed by Frédéric Levaux.
  • Business Development, managed by Paul Mazloum.
  • Marketing & Communication, managed by Justine Convain.
  • Knowledge Management, managed by Emilie Leygonie. 
  • Work Environment, managed by Céline Daugas.

 

Each department plays an essential role in our organisation, contributing to our dynamism and operational efficiency. 

Our Scientific Council

Made up of partners, senior counsel and academics, our Scientific Council plays a key role in research and the dissemination of knowledge within the firm.  

Its role is to:

  • Cutting-edge analysis

    Provide industry-leading analysis and identify and monitor major legal developments. 

  • Overseeing research

    Oversee doctrinal research and our lawyers’ publications.

  • Organising conference programmes

    Organise conference programmes and training courses for our clients and our teams to encourage knowledge sharing.  

Our Scientific Council has more than 20 members, including three academics:

  • Philippe Dupichot (Director), Professor at the Sorbonne Law School
  • Thierry Bonneau, Professor at Paris Panthéon-Assas University
  • Edmond Schlumberger, Professor at the Sorbonne Law School

Our history

  • Pierre Gide, founder

    Pierre Gide opens his law firm on Rue des Mathurins in Paris, a prestigious location steeped in history, before moving to Avenue George V in the 1930s.

  • First association

    Pierre Gide, Jean Loyrette and Philippe Nouel form the first firm of lawyers at the Paris Bar. This is the start of a working relationship characterised by our firm’s core values of vision, commitment and excellence.

  • First woman partner

    Lucienne Frochot joins the firm. She becomes its fourth partner and its first female partner.

  • Opening in Europe

    Our horizons expand with the opening of our first international office in Brussels. This marks the beginning of a global presence, demonstrating our commitment to supporting our clients all over the world.

  • Strategic Paris address

    To support its growth, our firm moves to Cours Albert 1er.

  • International development in NY

    We are the first French law firm to open an office in New York. This strengthens our international presence.

  • Setting up in China

    We are one of the first foreign law firms to operate in China, demonstrating our commitment to supporting our clients in emerging markets and anticipating opportunities in key regions.

  • New influence in Poland

    We build on our presence in Central and Eastern Europe with the opening of our first office in Warsaw.

  • Expansion in Africa

    We open an office in Tunis, followed by offices in Algiers and Casablanca in 2003, and become a trusted partner of companies operating in North Africa.

  • A stronger European presence

    We strengthen our presence in Europe by opening an office in London.

  • New offices in Paris

    Our head office moves to 15 Rue de Laborde, near Saint-Lazare in Paris. This new address confirms our identity as a modern law firm: our office reflects who we are and brings us together.

  • A century of excellence

    We celebrate our 100th anniversary: a century of dedicated service and excellence to support our clients, thanks to our teams who are ready to meet the challenges of today’s legal world.

  • Depth of expertise

    We have more than 500 lawyers, including 100 partners, and 10 offices around the world.