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Greece: Metlen’s New Eurobond Upsized to €600m; Order Book Covered 3x

20 February 2026 by Papanikolopoulou & Partners Law - Greece

Metlen Energy & Metals has successfully closed the order book for its new €-denominated Senior Unsecured Eurobond, issued under Regulation S (Category 1) with a 5.5-year tenor and final pricing at 3.875%.
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Greece: ppl advises on Metlen Energy & Metals’ landmark dual listing on the London Stock Exchange and Athens Exchange

20 February 2026 by Papanikolopoulou & Partners Law - Greece

papanikolopoulou & partners law acted as Greek legal counsel to National Bank of Greece S.A. and Piraeus Bank S.A., in their roles as Greek financial advisers to Metlen Energy & Metals Plc, in connection with Metlen’s high-profile dual listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Athens Exchange (ATHEX).

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South Africa: Bowmans recognised for advising on South Africa’s most significant transactions

20 February 2026 by Bowmans - South Africa

Johannesburg, Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans was recognised for its role advising on South Africa’s largest and most impactful transactions at the DealMakers Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg last night (19 February 2026).
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Greece: Innovative Asset-Backed Financing Transaction

19 February 2026 by Papanikolopoulou & Partners Law - Greece

We completed one of the first asset-backed financing transactions in the Greek market applying an innovative hybrid structure combining derivatives with a sophisticated servicing arrangement and irrevocable powers of attorney.
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Greece: ppl advises on the first reverse securitisation in the Greek market

19 February 2026 by Papanikolopoulou & Partners Law - Greece

We are pleased to announce that Papanikolopoulou & Partners law has advised an EU-based fund to the structuring and implementation of a reverse securitisation of non-banking receivables.

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Greece: UCI sells its Greek portfolio to a consortium of Credia bank and DK

18 February 2026 by Papanikolopoulou & Partners Law - Greece

UCI, Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios Inmobiliarios S.A. (UCI), a specialised mortgage lender in Spain and Portugal 50/50 owned by Banco Santander S.A and BNP Paribas Group, signed an agreement for the direct sale of its entire Greek to a consortium consisting of CrediaBank and Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP.
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Zambia: MMLP bolsters mining and energy practice with hire of Mutinta Annel Zulu

12 February 2026 by Mulenga Mundashi Legal Practitioners - Zambia

The Zambian firm strengthens its bench in mining, energy and infrastructure as it looks to meet growing demand for specialist legal advisory services across the extractives sector
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Nigeria: UUBO Acts as Advisors to Helios Investment Partners

11 February 2026 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is delighted to have advised Helios Investment Partners, a leading pan-African private equity firm, on the Nigerian corporate, regulatory, and antitrust aspects of its indirect acquisition of majority stakes in Beta Glass PLC and Frigoglass Industries Nigeria Limited.
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Belgium: AKD strengthens Brussels tax practice with partner Elien Van Malder

10 February 2026 by AKD - Belgium

February 2026 – AKD expands its tax practice in Brussels with the appointment of Elien Van Malder as partner, alongside tax adviser Adrien D’Heure. Their expertise reinforces AKD’s position in complex transactions, M&A, corporate structuring, financing, real estate deals and tax disputes for Belgian and international clients.
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Switzerland: Bär & Karrer advised The Paragon Fund II GmbH & Co. KG on the sale of its stake in ASIC Robotics Group

06 February 2026 by Bär & Karrer - Switzerland

The Paragon Fund II GmbH & Co. KG has sold its stake in the ASIC Robotics Group to RN Acqui VI SA, Renaissance's evergreen fund. The ASIC Robotics Group is a leading provider of customized automation and production equipment for industrial manufacturing, assembly, and testing applications.
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