With deep experience handling matters related to natural resources projects,  Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a top choice for contractors, sponsors, lenders, governments seeking assistance with major infrastructure and energy projects. The group is jointly led by M&A expert David Boitout, who operates from Shanghai, Beijing’s tax partner Guo Min, who attracts leading European companies looking to invest in China, as well as Jiannian Fan whose wide practice encompasses banking and finance, disputes work and M&A.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Gide's team has extensive experience in the mining and infrastructure sectors, especially in Africa.’

  • ‘Xi Chen has extensive experience in the mining sector.’

Key clients

  • Engie (China) Energy Technology Co., Ltd
  • Legrand SA
  • Aluminium Corporation of China
  • Chalco Guinea Company
  • China Energy International Group Co., Ltd.
  • Eramet

Work highlights

  • Advising Eramet—a multinational mining and metallurgy company—on the financing and development of a mining project in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Boitout, Guo Min, Jiannian Fan

Other key lawyers

Xi Chen