Stéphane Vernay
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.The projects and energy team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is adept at ‘delivering effective solutions even in the most complex and sensitive matters’ within the green power space. On transactional matters, key contacts include Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, an expert on the financing of green heat and power assets, and Alexis Pailleret, who brings longstanding expertise to transactions concerning renewable energy companies and portfolios. In the projects space, experts include Bénédicte Mazel , who specialises in public law, contractual, and regulatory issues concerning major power and heat projects; Stéphane Vernay, a key contact on project development and M&A, particularly in the nuclear power segment; and Victor Grandguillaume, who leads on the development and financing of solar assets in Africa.
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‘The team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is truly exceptional, providing a highly professional and client-focused service. Their strength lies in their teamwork and dedication to fully understanding each client’s needs.'
'They bring deep legal expertise and a practical approach, consistently delivering effective solutions even in the most complex and sensitive matters. Their highly sensitive matter has been exemplary, demonstrating outstanding professionalism and attention to detail.'
'Their commitment to excellence and ability to handle challenging situations with confidence truly sets them apart.'
- 'What makes them unique is their long-term expertise and experience on complex projects. Collaborating with them has significantly enhanced our capabilities and enriched our expertise.’
- ‘Very responsive and creative team, able to create new legal models in a traditionally fairly rigid sector.'
‘Stéphane Vernay is very focused on commercial issues and has a strong sense of the client, being able to provide a team which meets its challenges. He knows how to summarise and simplify very complex subjects in a way that is intelligible for the project teams.'
‘Marie Bouvet-Guiramand brings very good availability and a rapid understanding of key issues.’
Key clients
- Rivage Investments
- HysetCo
- Colas
- Hynamics
- Energie de Strasbourg
- Immo Mousquetaires
- Izivia (Groupe EDF)
- Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (Banque des Territoires)
- EDF
- Electricité de Strasbourg S.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Dalkia-Eiffage-RATP Solutions Ville—a joint venture combining expertise in energy (Dalkia), construction (Eiffage), and urban mobility (RATP) solutions—on participating in a tender for a new district heating concession project in Paris.
- Advising the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) and the Desert-to-Power taskforce—comprised of the Governments of Mauritania, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad—on all the aspects concerning a comprehensive project which aims to increase the solar power production capacity of 11 countries in the Sahel region.
- Advising EDF on the design, supply, and construction of its six European Pressurized Nuclear Energy Reactors (EPR) in Jaitapur, India.
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Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, Bénédicte Mazel, Stéphane Vernay, Alexis Pailleret, Victor Grandguillaume