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Freshfields advises BNP Paribas and UniCredit on SLV refinancing
Oct 14 2026
Global law firm Freshfields has advised BNP Paribas and UniCredit as super senior revolving facility lenders on the refinancing of SLV Lighting Group.
The transaction involved the full refinancing of SLV’s existing term loan B and revolving credit facility through a new facilities agreement comprising a term loan B and a revolving facility of approximately €275 million.
SLV Lighting Group is one of Europe’s leading lighting companies and a portfolio company of Ardian.
The Freshfields team consisted of Partner Michael Josenhans and Principal Associates Hannes Butz and Thilo Köhler (all Finance, Frankfurt).
