Kirkland & Ellis Advised Apollo On £4.5 Billion Financing For Électricité De France
International law firm Kirkland & Ellis advised Apollo, in connection with an agreement by Apollo-managed affiliates, funds, and strategic accounts to invest up to £4.5 billion in fixed-rate callable notes issued by Électricité de France (EDF) pursuant to its €50 billion Euro Medium Term Note program.
Proceeds from this bespoke, large-scale financing will be primarily used to fund EDF’s UK projects, notably the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, supporting EDF’s strategic objectives related to European energy sovereignty and infrastructure development.
The Kirkland & Ellis team included Mary Kogut (Partner), Kalish Mullen (Partner), Julian Seiguer (Partner), Ieuan List (Partner), Hunter Richey (Associate), Adam Larson (Partner), Mark Dundon (Partner), Nadine Gelli (Partner), and Rachel Malhiet (Partner).
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