Claire Oualid

Claire’s experience includes advising:

Energy

• EDF on the development of the new French nuclear program*
• The awardees of most of the offshore wind tenders (AO3, AO4, AO6, and AO8) launched by the French State, in connection with the implementation of the relevant projects and, in most cases, from the tender phase, as well as bidders for offshore tenders AO5, AO7, and AO9*
• The French Ministry in charge of Energy (DGEC) in structuring a support mechanism for low-carbon hydrogen production, in particular regarding State aid aspects, including assistance with pre-notification to the European Commission*
• Bpifrance on the structuring and contractualization of the Renewable Energy Guarantee Fund (Fonds de Garantie Energie Renouvelable) aiming to stimulate the growth of renewable energies in France by facilitating access to electricity supply contracts (Corporate PPAs) for manufacturers seeking long-term, environmentally friendly energy sourcing*
• Brookfield in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in Neoen followed by the launch of a mandatory tender offer*
• EQT in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in Waga Energy followed by the launch of a mandatory tender offer*

Transport

• Velvet and its majority shareholder Antin Infrastructure Partners on the launch of a new high‑speed rail operator in France*
• European Investment Bank in connection with the financing of the Nancy–Contrexéville passenger rail concession*

Industry

• Lenders and EIB on the construction, development, and multi-source debt financing (including commercial lenders, DFIs and ECAs) of Verkor gigafactory complex in France, including on regulatory and State aid issues*
• Lenders and EIB on the financing (including commercial lenders) of electric battery producer Envision AESC, for the opening of gigafactory complex in France, including on regulatory and State aid issues*

Others

• Airbus on the execution of a memorandum of understanding with Thales and Leonardo with a view to the creation of a new European space player*
• The French Football Federation in connection with the award of the new Stade de France concession*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham