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A&O Shearman advises on debut issuance of green bonds by Bank Millennium

Published Date
Oct 9 2024
A&O Shearman advised Bank Millennium on issuing EUR500 million 5.308 per cent Green Senior Non-Preferred Callable Fixed to Floating Interest Rate Notes due 2029. This the first issuance of Green Bonds by Bank Millennium. The notes are listed on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, including its green segment, LGX. BNP Paribas, Erste, Millennium BCP, Morgan Stanley and UniCredit acted as joint lead managers. 

The A&O Shearman team was led by Łukasz Walczyna assisted by Alicja Urbańska. Jamie Durham and Enakshi Jha provided English law advice. Arkadiusz Pędzich supervised the project.

Łukasz Walczyna, counsel at the A&O Shearman Warsaw office, said: “We are proud to have advised on Bank Millennium's inaugural issuance of Green Bonds. This landmark transaction not only underscores our commitment to sustainable finance but also highlights our expertise in navigating complex financial markets.“

Arkadiusz Pędzich, partner at the A&O Shearman Warsaw office, commented: “This project marks a significant step for Bank Millennium in their sustainability journey. The successful issuance of Green Bonds demonstrates our team's capability to deliver innovative financial solutions that align with global environmental goals."