20.8.2025

Funders EUR 665 million refinancing arrangement for Nevel

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We acted as the Finnish legal counsel for the funders to Nevel Oy in a EUR 665 million refinancing arrangement through a mix of multicurrency bank loans and private placement notes.

Nevel is a utility infrastructure company offering advanced industrial and real estate infrastructure solutions that are fit-for-purpose and future-proof. The transaction supports Nevel’s growth strategy and its goal to help customers to achieve climate goals.

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