Linklaters advises Akiem on a successful successful €1.52bn green senior debt financing

Linklaters has advised Akiem, the European leader in the leasing and maintenance of locomotives and passenger trains, on the successful completion of a €1.52bn green senior debt financing. This transaction is intended to refinance the Group’s existing senior debt and support its future growth projects.
Crédit Agricole CIB was the sole financial and rating advisor and joint private placement agent, and ING was the green advisor, the joint private placement agent and hedge coordinator.

A Linklaters team led by partners Reza Taylor and Bertrand Andriani advised Akiem on this innovative refinancing , alongside Rohan Dhariwal, Charlotte Cunat, Victoria Munt and Sinthia Moinrul. 

In 2025, a Linklaters team advised Akiem on the raising of €285m to continue its development in its European markets.