Banking
The banking and financial sector is faced with major challenges linked to increased regulation, the rapid pace of innovation and competition, and the impact of the ecological transition on the financing of economic activities. In response to these challenges, it is vital for companies to be able to rely on expert support in all aspects of banking and finance law which is tailored to their specific needs, both in France and internationally.
Comprising 100 lawyers, based primarily in Paris, London, New York and Brussels, our team has multidisciplinary expertise in French, English and European law.
We advise and represent our clients in all matters of banking and financial law, including regulatory compliance, payment instruments and services, financial instruments and investment services, savings products, financing and credit operations, banking transactions, capital markets, market infrastructures, electronic money and digital assets, derivatives, debt or balance sheet restructuring, financial transactions and foreign investments, as well as international financial matters.
Our multidisciplinary approach is strengthened by the complementary expertise of our firm, enabling us to cover all types of assets and transactions. We advise leading financial market players, including credit institutions, finance companies, electronic money institutions, payment institutions, asset management companies, investment funds, and governmental entities.
We also have long-established working relationships with the regulatory authorities (the French Directorate-General of the Treasury, the European Commission), supervisory authorities (the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority, the French Financial Markets Authority) and professional associations representing the banking and finance industry.
We are therefore closely involved in the development of financial regulations. Thanks to our international presence and strategic alliances, we are able to support our clients worldwide, offering tailored legal solutions that meet their specific needs, with recognised expertise in complex and innovative transactions. We stand out by delivering bespoke legal solutions designed to address the unique requirements of each client.
Areas of intervention
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We advise lenders, borrowers and private equity funds on acquisition and corporate financing, refinancing and debt restructuring.
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We support issuers, arrangers, investors and intermediaries in primary and secondary market transactions and risk management in French, English and US law.
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We assist arrangers, rating agencies and other parties involved in securitisation, asset-backed financing and structured products linked to various underlying assets.
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We assist sponsors, lenders, infrastructure funds and public authorities with infrastructure operations and financing in all sectors.
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We support regulated financial institutions, banking and financial intermediaries, investment funds and institutional investors with structuring, regulatory frameworks, activities, regulatory and legal disputes and lobbying.
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We advise fund managers and institutional investors on structuring investment funds and market terms.
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Through our Gide 255 team, we provide legal, strategic and public affairs advice on innovation and fintech.
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We manage complex and sensitive disputes involving financial institutions before supervisory authorities (the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority, the French Financial Markets Authority, the ECB), civil and criminal courts and arbitration institutions.
Awards
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Chambers Global/Europe - France 2024
Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
Band 1
Gide has a first-rate financial services regulation practice advising both French and international clients. The team assists with M&A deals, the launch of new financial products and regulatory approvals. The lawyers are also recognised for their expert advice on disciplinary proceedings before the AMF and ACPR.
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
Banking & Finance: Transactional Work
Tier 1
Gide covers the full spectrum of financial services and financing issues." "A very responsive and very competent team, with excellent market knowledge.
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
Banking & Finance: Bank Regulatory
Tier 1
This team has an extraordinary practice and scope of intervention. From advice to litigation, they are not just lawyers, they are real business partners." "The team is available, looks for innovative solutions, and really positions itself on the cases.
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Chambers Global/Europe - Poland 2024
Banking & Finance
Band 3
Gide has a solid practice group advising both domestic and international clients on sizeable financing transactions." "Very good insight into the financial market, both Polish and European, and experience of working with the biggest players in the market.
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Chambers Global - Poland 2024
International & Cross-Border Capabilities
Band 4
Gide Warsaw predominantly advises on finance and corporate matters across jurisdictions, adept at handling both inbound and outbound deals. Active on both public and private transactions.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Morocco 2024
Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
Tier 2
Gide covers the entire spectrum of banking and finance transactions. The Casablanca office advises state-owned enterprises, sponsors, and lenders on structuring, drafting, and negotiating for finance transactions.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024
Banking & Finance
Tier 2
True professionals who, in addition to their excellent theoretical knowledge, have years of experience working with the banking sector.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Tunisia 2024
Banking & Finance
Tier 2
Gide‘s banking and finance team wins plaudits for its ability to assist global development banks and other financial institutions with a range of local law issues connected to overseas investments. The team is additionally well placed to advise multinational organisations with Tunisian subsidiaries on regulatory banking rules and governance issues.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Turkey 2024
Foreign Firms
Tier 2
ODSA utilises its strong network of international lawyers in Africa, Asia and Europe to advise on insurance, dispute resolution, tax, banking and finance, and corporate and M&A mandates.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Turkey 2024
Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
Tier 3
ODSA has experience in representing domestic financial institutions and corporate borrowers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IFLR1000 - France 2024
Banking & Finance
Tier 1
Gide is recognised in the following practice : Financial Services Regulatory.
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IFLR1000 - France 2024
Banking & Finance
Tier 1
Gide is recognised in the following practice : Banking.
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IFLR1000 - Belgium 2024
Banking & Finance
Tier 2
Gide is recognised in the following practice : Financial Services Regulatory.
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IFLR1000 - Poland 2024
Banking & Finance
Tier 3
Gide is recognised in the following practice : Banking.
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IFLR1000 - Turkey 2024
Banking & Finance
Tier 4
The team is recognised in the following practice : Banking.