Antin: Leading the Charge with Proxima, France's New High-Speed Train Operator
Deal News | Dec 24, 2024 | Orrick
Orrick, a noted law firm, has played a pivotal advisory role in the launch of Proxima, France's first independent high-speed train operator, developed by Antin Infrastructure Partners. Proxima aims to transform high-speed travel in France by providing an additional 10 million seats annually, connecting major cities like Paris, Bordeaux, Rennes, Nantes, and Angers. The legal team at Orrick, comprising partners and managing associates, offered guidance on corporate and employment law aspects of this ambitious project.
Sectors
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Legal Services
Geography
- France – The geographical focus of the initiative is in France, where the high-speed railway network is being expanded.
Industry
- Infrastructure – Involves developing and managing key elements such as transportation networks, significantly relevant to Proxima's role as a high-speed train operator.
- Transportation – The transportation sector covers the movement of goods and passengers, aligning with Proxima’s aim to connect major French cities with fast rail services.
- Legal Services – This sector pertains to the legal advisory provided by Orrick throughout the Proxima launch, ensuring regulatory and compliance standards are met.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antin Infrastructure Partners | Project Developer | Company | A leading infrastructure investment firm spearheading the Proxima high-speed train project. |
| Proxima | Target Company | Company | The new independent high-speed train operator set to transform rail travel in France. |
| Orrick | Legal Advisor | Company | A global law firm providing legal advisory services to Antin Infrastructure Partners on this project. |
| Patrick Tardivy | Partner - Corporate | Person | Orrick partner involved in the corporate structuring of the Proxima project. |
| Marine Jamain | Partner - Corporate | Person | Orrick partner focusing on corporate legal aspects of the launch. |
| Marc Diab Maalouf | Managing Associate - Corporate | Person | Orrick managing associate handling corporate details for Proxima. |
| Julie Fock Lapp | Managing Associate - Corporate | Person | Involved in corporate advisory at Orrick for the Proxima project. |
| Nadge Owen | Partner - Employment Law | Person | Handled employment law issues at Orrick for the Proxima project. |
| Anissa Benadda | Managing Associate - Employment Law | Person | Focused on employment law concerns for the Proxima launch at Orrick. |