"Allen & Overy Shearman Advises on €550M Pan-European Green Financing for Student Housing Acquisition"
"A&O Shearman has successfully advised a banking syndicate on structuring a EUR550 million pan-European green financing for Ardian and Rockfield Real Estate. This financing supports the acquisition of a portfolio of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) across Germany, Spain, France, and the Netherlands, with additional funding for investments in Italy. ING, Société Générale CIB, and HSBC Continental Europe acted as lead arrangers, with ING serving as agent and global coordinator. This innovative green financing marks a significant milestone in Ardian and Rockfield's European student housing strategy."