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Stéphane Vernay is a member of the Projects (Finance & Infrastructure) practice group. With over 28 years of experience in the Projects industry, he focuses on projects in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. He acts in particular on large scale power generation projects (thermal, nuclear and renewable), on infrastructure projects (ports, airports or railways) as well as in the environmental sector. Stéphane advises developers, sponsors, financial institutions and public authorities. He advises on projects in Europe, Africa, Asia, LATAM and Australia.

He is currently advising a major international utility group on several +1600MW/unit nuclear power plant projects in India, the United Kingdom, the People's Republic of China, the Czech Republic and Poland as well as, on several hydro, solar and wind power projects (onshore and offshore) in Africa and Asia. On the M&A front, he is advising MSC on the Euro 5,7 billion acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistic, which has been selected as "Deal of the Year 2021" by Jeune Afrique in June 2022.

He has also developed particular expertise in the fields of national and international contracts in the aerospace and defense industries, advising on construction, maintenance and service contracts related to space launchers, ships, aircraft, submarines, simulators, satellites and other military products. He has advised a French defense contractor on the $30 billion Australian Future Submarine Program and he currently advising the French DGA on various missions.

He spent more than 12 years in Gide's Chinese team as co-head of the Beijing office and helped open the Hong Kong office in 2006.

Career

Gide Loyrette Nouel Paris partner (since 2003)

Associate / partner in charge of Gide Loyrette Nouel Beijing (1997-2002)

Gide Loyrette Nouel Paris associate (1993-2002)

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Projects & Energy: International - France
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Stéphane Vernay's diverse practice encompasses transactional and development project matters across various countries in Africa, notably in relation to the shipping sector. He is particularly active in the energy sector, including nuclear and hydropower projects.


Projects & Energy: International - France
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Foreign expert in Africa-wide

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

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