Gide Loyrette Nouel’s network of 16 offices across the world sets it apart from France’s strong pack of major independent firms, underlining its claim to be a truly international, full-service firm. With 82 partners spread across four continents, the firm cites half of its key clients as non-French companies.
Founding partner Pierre Gide instilled the firm’s orientation towards an international practice; he was qualified to practise both in England and France and had strong links with Africa through the mining industry. The firm was one of the first to be established, in 1955, after the Paris Bar reformed its practice rules to permit partnerships.
