Freshfields represents RWE on its $1.5bn dual-tranche green bond

Global law firm Freshfields advised RWE Group on its $1.5bn notes offering consisting of $750m 5.625% notes due September 22, 2031 and $750m 6.000% notes due September 22, 2036 issued by RWE Finance US, LLC and guaranteed by RWE AG. The proceeds will be used to finance RWE's green projects.

RWE is a leading international energy company headquartered in Essen, Germany, with a focus on power generation and trading. Renewable energy sources are an increasingly important part of its business. The RWE Group’s core activities also include the storage of electricity and natural gas, hydrogen energy production, trading of energy-related commodities and innovative energy solutions for industrial customers.

The Freshfields team was led by Partners Simone Bono (London) and Rick van Aerssen (Frankfurt), Associates Enzo Paganetti, Benedict Choi (both London), Associate Julius Stecher (Frankfurt), Principal Associate Birgit Schulz and Associate Simon Cisneros (both Frankfurt). Tax advice was provided by Partner Claude Stansbury (Washington).

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