European Union: M&A/Private Equity

Malta holds a respected position in international wealth planning, offering a legal framework that combines robust asset protection, strategic flexibility, and EU-aligned regulatory oversight.

International law firm BCLP has advised a banking pool led by Crédit Agricole du Languedoc on establishing a €38 million Revolving Credit Facility for Elements, a renewable energy producer based in Montpellier. The facility, which can be extended to €50 million, will support the company's ambitious growth plans to reach 1 GW of installed capacity through photovoltaic, hydropower, and wind projects across France and Italy.

The implementation of the new EU Consumer Credit Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/2225, CCD 2) significantly expands the scope of consumer credit regulation.