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Encouraging investments in the Latvian aviation sector
Latvia has qualified for OECD Cape Town discount on financing rates for acquisition of essential aviation assets Sorainen, together with other Latvian law firms, assisted the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Latvia to prepare an application to the European Commission. The aim of the application was for the Latvian aviation industry to qualify […]
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Financing for 20 new low-floor trams in Riga
We advised Česká spořitelna, a.s., the largest Czech bank, on providing financing to Rīgas satiksme, the main public transport provider in Riga, to acquire 20 new low-floor trams, that will improve transport accessibility for elderly people passengers with children, and people with movement disorders, and in general increase the number of passengers on environmentally friendly […]
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Sorainen advised lenders on Preses nams project financing
Sorainen team is advising Nordic Investment bank, an international financial institution; and Citadele banka, one of the leading banks in Latvia, on providing financing to AS PN Project, a company managed by Lords LB Asset Management, for construction of an office complex certified excellent by BREEAM in Riga (Project). Our involvement We performed legal due […]
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Citadele banka issues 200 EUR million in senior unsecured bonds
Sorainen Latvian office acted as Latvian law adviser to the joint lead managers Citigroup, Luminor Bank, Nordea and UniCredit on the issuance by Citadele banka of 200 million EUR in notes, due in 2026. The purpose The purpose of the issuance is to meet the Minimum Requirement for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL). Proceeds […]
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Saga Shopping Centre refinances bonds
We assisted Riga Retail Park, owner of one of the largest shopping centres in Latvia, Saga, in refinancing its bonds, which are governed. Our assistance and team Our assistance included negotiations with the financier, a Latvian credit institution and the bondholder regarding the refinancing documents – the financing agreement and bond redemption documents – as […]