Ashurst advised Bank of Ireland, BNP Paribas, HSBC, ING, Rabobank, Royal Bank of Scotland and Societe Generale as arrangers and underwriters of the £375 million refinancing of the Pret A Manger group. This marked a continuation of Ashurst's relationship with Pret A Manger since acting on the acquisition financing provided to Bridgepoint Capital in 2008.

The Ashurst team was led by banking partner Simon Thrower assisted by senior associates Emma Malone and Jasmine Thorpe,  associate James Wright and trainee Alon Blitz. Partner Paul Miller, senior associate Caroline Page and associate Louise Ruggiero advised on tax aspects. Partner Karan Dinamani and senior associate Nicola Burke provided corporate advice.

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