Baker McKenzie assisted (for the issues relating to Italian law) the Belgian Group Sports & Leisure in relation to the banking financing due to finance the leveraged buyout operation of the Italian group Limonta Sport S.p.A. and its subsidiaries.

This operation led to the emergence of the international leader in the industry area involved in creating different types of football fields and sports fields, both on natural and synthetic grass.

A Clifford Chance team led by Capital Markets partner Hugo Triaca represented Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Scotiabank, as initial purchasers, in TermoCandelaria Power Limited's ("TPL") inaugural bond offering, consisting of US$410 million 7.875% senior notes due 2029.

Shearman & Sterling advised Muzinich & Co on the financing of the acquisition of Spindel- und Lagerungstechnik Fraureuth GmbH (SLF) by Avedon Capital Partners. The flexible financing will ensure further investment in SLF’s operations and enable further expansion in Germany and abroad.

The Fraureuth-based SLF, founded in 1993, is a niche manufacturer of specialized spindles and bearings for customers active in industries such as mechanical engineering, food & beverage, and motor and pump manufacturing.