Pristine

Pristine was established in Paris in 2016 and has gone on to become an award-winning financial services provider, recognised as the leading Fiduciaire in France by Decideurs Magazine.

Pristine is regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Pristine is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), which encourages the fight against tax evasion and corruption and advocates corporate ownership transparency.

Pristine has commercial relationships with the top tier French financial institutions across both custody and banking services.

What services do Pristine offer?

Pristine provides a complementary set of services which include fiducie, fund structuring and administration services to both international and domestic institutions with the primary purpose of facilitating corporate financing activity for non-bank and bank lenders in France.

The organisation has a deep and diversified history in restructuring, securitisation, structured finance, and other ad hoc financing projects.

It offers structuring and management services for trusts under French law, and manages alternative investment funds (AIF).

GLAS and Pristine

GLAS acquired Pristine in 2024 and brought the Pristine brand under GLAS’ control. The acquisition means GLAS has a network of experts across debt, trustee and fiduciarie services under one roof.

GLAS Founders Mia Drennan and Brian Carne said: “This acquisition signals the start of a fantastic partnership between GLAS and Pristine. The two companies are well matched across all aspects of the respective businesses and culture, and I am excited to see how the respective businesses flourish as a result.“

Pristine Directeur Général, Benjamin Raillard: “We are happy to announce the closure of this transaction and begin integrating Pristine with GLAS. It is an exciting time for the group and our customers who will soon be able to benefit from the synergies of the two organisation’s expertise. We are confident that this partnership will be a fruitful one for all involved.”

FAQ

What are the benefits of Pristine joining GLAS?

The services GLAS can offer have been enhanced by this acquisition. Our clients can benefit from an expanded service offering across all facets of debt, trustee and fiducarie.

Who should I contact to learn more about the acquisition?

GLAS customers – please speak to your GLAS Relationship Manager. Pristine customers – please speak with your Pristine Relationship Manager.