GLAS partners with Sino-Ocean on $6bn offshore restructuring
GLAS is thrilled to see the successful conclusion of the $6bn offshore restructuring of Sino-Ocean under the English Companies Act 2006, which became effective on 27th March 2025. Sino-Ocean is a Beijing based investment holding company that focus on real estate and …
Abac Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Grupo de Incendios
GLAS is pleased to announce our involvement in the successful acquisition of Grupo de Incendios by Abac Capital. This strategic transaction marks a significant milestone in the fire protection sector, with Abac Capital acquiring a majority stake in Grupo de Incendios. The …
Advice, guidance and insights from our women leaders on International Women’s Day
At GLAS, we are incredibly proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. Across our thirteen offices in nine countries around the world, we champion diversity across our global business, and promote inclusion regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation or religion. As part of …
GLAS acts as Facility Agent and Security Agent on €2.2 billion acquisition of Exclusive Networks
GLAS is thrilled to announce our involvement in the successful financing arrangement for the acquisition of Exclusive Networks. The acquisition was made by a consortium led by CD&R and Permira, and is valued at approximately €2.2 billion. The GLAS team in Paris …
GLAS plays several roles on refinancing of CVC’s Domestic & General
GLAS is pleased to see the completion of the £800m refinancing of CVC Capital Partners portfolio company, Domestic & General. GLAS worked alongside several banking partners and law firms on the transaction, acting as Note Trustee, Paying Agent, Facility Agent, Security Agent, …
The 2024 GLAS Recap: Our Global Events and Initiatives
2024 has been a busy year for GLAS. We’ve had the busiest calendar of events since our inception in 2011, and our global team have actively participated in countless events and conferences around the world, and internally, we’ve had fun with many …
GLAS supports groundbreaking Restructuring Plan for Ambatovy Project Financing
GLAS is pleased to see the English Law Restructuring Plan for two Malagasy companies, Ambatovy Minerals Société Anonyme and Dynatec Madagascar Société Anonyme, sanctioned on 26th November 2024. The original project was the largest ever project financing in sub-Saharan Africa, and one …
GLAS performs several roles in the comprehensive restructuring and recapitalisation of the Consolis Group
GLAS is pleased to have been involved in the consensual restructuring of the Consolis Group, which was successfully completed on 28 November 2024 with support from the Group’s sponsor, noteholders, revolving credit facility lenders and PIK lenders. A comprehensive, forward thinking restructuring …
GLAS acts as Agent and Collateral Agent on Note Issuance for FC Porto
GLAS is pleased to support FC Porto by facilitating the private placement note issuance on behalf of our clients, totaling €115m. This note issuance will allow FC Porto to refinance their existing debt and support ongoing general corporate activities. This issuance represents …
GLAS supports IGEA BidCo’s acquisition of Masco Group
GLAS is pleased to see the successful completion of IGEA BidCo S.p.A’s acquisition of Masco Group, a specialist biopharma and life science manufacturing company headquartered in Milan. GLAS acted as Agent, Security Agent and Noteholder’s Representative on the transaction in support of …
GLAS supports acquisition of ILERNA by Jacobs Holding
GLAS is pleased to see the conclusion of Jacobs Holding’s acquisition of ILERNA from Skill & You. The acquisition was completed with the use of Senior Facilities to underpin the leveraged buyout. The GLAS team in Spain acted as Agent and Security …
The global GLAS team’s World Mental Health Day initiatives
This year’s World Mental Health Day theme was prioritising mental health in the workplace. In recent years, workplace stress has reached unprecedented levels due to the fast pace of modern work, the challenges of adapting to post-pandemic conditions, and increasing demands of …