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Stéphane Vernay

France 2026

Gide Loyrette Nouel

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy: International

France

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Stéphane Vernay is a partner in the Gide's Projects (Finance & Infrastructure) team in Paris. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in major construction, concession and partnership projects in the energy, natural resources, transport, defense, and aerospace sectors.

More specifically, He intervenes in the development, structuring and financing of projects. He advises developers, financial institutions, and public authorities. Familiar with sovereignty and export control issues, he developed a particular expertise in the aerospace and defense industry.

Stéphane regularly advises EDF on its EPR/EPR 2 nuclear plant projects in India, the UK, China, the Czech Republic, and Poland, as well as on several hydro, solar and wind power projects. He also advised MSC on its acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics and is advising the group on several transactions in Europe and Africa. He intervenes for Naval Group, which he advised regarding the Australian Future Submarine Program, as well as for Ariane Group which he advised on several industrial projects.

Stéphane has also worked in the Beijing and Hong Kong offices of Gide for over 12 years. He is a co-author of the book, "Négociation vécue par les professionnels - Partage d'expérience autour du traité pratique de négociation" (Editions Larcier, 2021). He is member of the Paris Bar since 1994.

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Stéphane Vernay has a diverse practice that encompasses transactional and development project matters across various countries in Africa, notably in relation to the shipping sector. He is also particularly active in the energy sector, including nuclear and hydropower projects.

Editorial individuel

Stéphane Vernay a une pratique diversifiée qui englobe les questions de transactions et de projets de développement dans divers pays d’Afrique, notamment en ce qui concerne le secteur du transport maritime. Il est particulièrement actif dans le secteur de l’énergie, notamment dans les projets nucléaires et hydroélectriques.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Stéphane Vernay is very talented.
Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France
He is a great professional who does his job perfectly and it is always a pleasure to discuss with him. He is particularly responsive, with an ability to support companies in their strategic decisions.
Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France
C'est un excellent professionnel qui fait son travail à la perfection et c'est toujours un plaisir de discuter avec lui. Il est particulièrement réactif et sait accompagner les entreprises dans leurs décisions stratégiques.
Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France
Stéphane Vernay est très talentueux.
Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France