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Vinge advises on refinancing transaction relating to the INEOS group

February 17, 2010

Vinge has advised a bank syndicate including Barclays Capital, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and ING Bank in connection with the Swedish part of the refinancing of the INEOS group (the world's third largest chemicals company) and the group company, Kerling PLC's bond issue for EUR 785 million. Kerling PLC is one of Europe's leading producers of PVC and caustic soda.
 
The INEOS group refinancing has secured assets in five jurisdictions, including Sweden.
 
Vinge's team primarily consisted of Fredrik Wilkens (responsible partner), Emma Stuart-Beck, Katarina Rodell and Karin Lidman.

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