David Boitout, Guo Min, and Jiannian Fan co-lead Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.'s Shanghai and Beijing-based practice, which handles a range of non-contentious mandates in mining, shipping, transport infrastructure, as well as disputes. Chinese SOEs and European companies engage the team, handling China outbound and direct foreign investment projects across Africa and Asia, and advising clients on M&A and other corporate issues within mining, energy, and other related sectors. Jingjing Zhao and Xi Chen are active across a range of instructions.
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‘Lots of experience in difficulties that multinational companies could face in China. The advice is always relevant and very much practical and adapted to the local context.’
‘Experience, skills, fast answers, and irreproachable deliveries.’
Key clients
- Chalco Guinea Company
- Legrand SA
- China Harbour Engineering Company
- Engie (China) Energy Technology Co., Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Chalco on the development of a large-scale bauxite mining project in Guinea, with a producing capacity of 15 million tonnes of bauxite per year.
Assisting China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) in the development and implementation of a public-private partnership for the construction of a major highway in Dakar, Senegal, as part of the city’s infrastructure programme for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games.
Advised Eramet on its acquisition of the 49.9% stake in a mining subsidiary for lithium project development held by its Chinese partner Tsingshan in Eramine Sudamerica.
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
David Boitout; Guo Min; Jiannian Fan
Other key lawyers
Jingjing Zhao; Xi Chen