Sayenko Kharenko has advised UK Export Finance on a GBP 1.7 billion export loan provided to Ukraine under a UKEF guarantee.
BASEAK Advises AKA Bank on EUR 76.7 Million ECA-Backed Financing for Ecogreen Enerji
Dentons' Turkish affiliate of Balcioglu Selcuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership has advised AKA European Export Trade Bank on a EUR 76.7 million financing facility provided to Ecogreen Enerji Holding.
Clifford Chance Advises Citi and ICBC Standard Bank on Halkbank’s USD 700 Million AT1 Notes Offering
Clifford Chance has advised the joint bookrunners Citi and ICBC Standard Bank on Turkiye Halk Bankasi’s issuance of USD 700 million Reg S 9.300% perpetual fixed rate resettable Additional tier 1 notes.
Harrisons Advises EBRD on EUR 40 Million Green Financing to UniCredit Leasing Serbia
Harrisons has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a EUR 40 million loan extended to UniCredit Leasing Serbia under the Western Balkans Green Outcomes-Linked Debt Financing Framework.
Strategic Finance Initiatives Pave the Way for Ukraine’s Recovery and Growth
In a significant move towards economic recovery and strategic growth, Ukraine and its international partners have launched several finance initiatives aimed at mobilizing capital and transforming critical sectors. These efforts, including the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund and other programs announced in 2025, showcase a commitment to rebuilding Ukraine through blended finance models. This article explores these developments and their implications for Ukraine’s future.
Hungarian Court Declared a Foreign Currency Loan Invalid
In June 2025, a foreign currency (Swiss franc) loan agreement was annulled by the Pest Central District Court, since the creditor bank had failed to properly inform the debtor (who had been a consumer) about the exchange rate risk arising from the agreement. As a consequence, the whole agreement is invalid retroactively from the date of its conclusion, so that the bank is only entitled to recover the amount it lent to the debtor; beyond that, all repayments, interest and charges must be repaid to the debtor.
Greenberg Traurig Advises on USD 7.9 Billion Refinancing for Bausch Health
Greenberg Traurig has advised TMF Poland as the Polish security agent in connection with notes issued by the Bausch Health Companies, as part of its USD 7.9 billion refinancing.