We acted as counsel for SEB in a financing arrangement relating to the acquisition of nine office properties in the Helsinki capital region by Schroder (acting on behalf of Schroder Nordic Real Estate Fund).
17.11.2017
SEB – Financing Relating to the Acquisition of a Real Estate Portfolio by Schroder
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