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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.

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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Band 2
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Stéphane Vernay moves up the rankings due to increasing market presence. His 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

F
Foreign expert in Africa-wide
Individual Editorial

Stéphane Vernay moves up the rankings due to increasing market presence. His 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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