Lawyer Monthly - December 2024

Legal Advisors to ACG Group Other Legal Advisor ACG Group’s Note Issuance Backed by Marjac Avocats and DWF DEAL BRIEF ADVISORS ACG Group, under its trading name ACG Advisors (UK) LLP, successfully arranged the issuance of notes valued at €18 million through a Luxembourg securitisation vehicle. The transaction was designed to finance the acquisition of a company operating in the entertainment sector. Reserved exclusively for professional investors under MiFID II regulations, the issue is exempt from the requirement to publish a prospectus or adhere to public offering regulations. Marjac Avocats played a crucial role in providing expert guidance on Luxembourg law, ensuring compliance and seamless execution of the securitisation process. The transaction also saw contributions from Michael Kyprianou Law Firm for Cyprus law and DWF, which coordinated as the primary arranger’s legal counsel. DWF’s team, led by Luca Lo Po’, European head of financial regulation, advised on English law security aspects, supported by counsel Massimo Breviglieri, partner Matthew Williams, and associate Samantha Francis. The buyer receiving the financing benefited from legal advice from the London and Luxembourg offices of Dechert LLP. Marjac Avocats served as the legal advisor to the ACG Group, they used their expertise and collaborative capabilities in navigating complex cross-border financial instruments. Their focus on Luxembourg legal aspects was instrumental in aligning the deal with local securitisation regulations. This milestone reflects the growing prominence of Luxembourg as a hub for sophisticated financial structuring and Marjac Avocats’ ability to deliver high-value legal support in such critical transactions. 76 LAWYER MONTHLY DECEMBER 2024

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