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Xi Chen

Chen Xi is a counsel in Gide’s Shanghai office. Before joining Gide’s China office, he was part of Projects teams at Gide’s Paris office. Chen Xi acts in particular on mining projects (mining and refining/processing), power plant (IPP or EPC) and infrastructure projects (ports, airports, roads, water treatment plants). He advises public and private clients (mostly Fortune Global 500 and listed companies) on their projets in China and Africa. He has developed significant experience in mining projects (iron ore, bauxite, lithium, gold and refinery projects) in Africa. He recently advised IFC on a major PPP project in China's water sector, Chinalco on the Simandou iron ore project (one of the world's largest mining projects), Chalco and COSCO Shipping on mining projects in Africa. Chen Xi holds a master's degree in private international law and international trade from the Université Panthéon-Sorbonne. He was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2020. · Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

ChinaMining, Energy & Natural ResourcesFrench, English, Mandarin

About

Counsel in Gide Loyrette Nouel’s Shanghai office who previously worked on Projects teams in Gide’s Paris office. Advises public and private clients (including Fortune Global 500 and listed companies) on mining, power (IPP/EPC) and infrastructure projects in China and Africa, with notable experience on large mining projects and PPPs.

Practice areas

MiningEnergy & Natural ResourcesInfrastructurePowerProject FinanceCorporate / M&ACompetition / Antitrust

Office

Expertise

Mining projects in Africa (iron ore, bauxite, lithium, gold and refinery projects)Power plants (IPP/EPC)Infrastructure (ports, airports, roads, water treatment plants)Public-private partnerships (PPP) — China water sector (IFC)Advising Fortune Global 500 and listed companiesChina–Africa cross-border projectsSimandou iron ore project (advised Chinalco)

Education

  • Master's degree in Private International Law and International Trade, Université Panthéon-Sorbonne

Admissions

  • Paris Bar (admitted 2020)

Languages

FrenchEnglishMandarin