Clifford Chance advised 3i Group plc ("3i") on the financing of its investment in the Weener Plastic Packaging Group ("WPPG").

The financing is arranged by Crédit Agricole, GE Corporate Finance Bank, IKB Deutsche Industriebank, ING Bank, Mizuho Bank, Société Generale, Frankfurt Branch, and Bank of Ireland.

WPPG designs, develops and manufacturers innovative plastic packaging solutions for the personal care, food & beverage and home care industry. The company employs approximately 2,000 people and uses a production network of 24 facilities in 15 countries around the world.

The Clifford Chance team comprised partner Alexandra Hagelüken, senior associate Matthias Töke and transaction lawyer Sabrina Radzki (all Banking & Finance, Frankfurt).