Stéphane Gasne is a partner in the Paris office, where he heads the projects practice. He advises on all aspects of major infrastructure projects, both in France and internationally, in a wide range of sectors including energy, transport and public utilities, from structuring and tendering to financial close. He also has significant experience of the oil, gas and mining industries.
His key skill sets include construction, operation, concessions/PPP, project finance and joint venture.
Prior to joining Pinsent Masons, Stéphane was head of legal in charge of major projects for Colas, a world leader in roads and highways construction, and head of legal for a regional African development bank (East African Development Bank). He has also worked for six years in China, where he advised major international companies on their investments. In these capacities, he developed a sound understanding of the negotiation agenda for each party involved in complex projects: regulator, client, main contractor, subcontractor, operator, infrastructure funds and banks.
Stéphane is admitted to practice in both England and France. He speaks English, French, Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin).
