Stephen Le Vesconte
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : Projects & Energy: International
Band 3
About
Provided by Stephen Le Vesconte
Practice Areas
Stephen is a Partner in the Energy & Infrastructure (Projects) practice of Linklaters in Paris. Stephen is a specialist with over 15 years of experience advising on large-scale, cross-border project development, project finance, joint venture and M&A transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors (including oil and gas, petrochemicals, power and renewables). He has particular expertise in structured finance and multisource project financings including Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) and other international financial institutions. Stephen set up the firm’s Seoul office in 2013 and was Seoul office Managing Partner 2016-2018, and continues to lead the firm’s relationships with many Korean corporates, ECAs and banks in Seoul.
Chambers Review
Europe
Stephen Le Vesconte is recognised for his broad international practice, earning him a higher position in the rankings this year. He assists with the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephen Le Vesconte takes commercial considerations and implications into account when providing legal advice."
"Stephen Le Vesconte has very good knowledge of the market, is commercial, has a good attitude and is very available and open to understanding and listening to the clients."
"It comes down to the fact that he is always up to speed, diligent and does a good job. He has a pragmatic view and a sense for commercial issues."
"He provides legal advice in a way that is integral and makes the work effective and efficient."
"Stephen Le Vesconte takes commercial considerations and implications into account when providing legal advice."
"Stephen Le Vesconte has very good knowledge of the market, is commercial, has a good attitude and is very available and open to understanding and listening to the clients."
"It comes down to the fact that he is always up to speed, diligent and does a good job. He has a pragmatic view and a sense for commercial issues."
"He provides legal advice in a way that is integral and makes the work effective and efficient."