Finance Law and Banking Law

Two key Level 2 measures implementing the Listing Act reforms to the EU Market Abuse Regulation were published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 16 July 2026. These delegated regulations address critical aspects of inside information disclosure, closed period trading permissions, and indicators of market manipulation, with practical implications for issuers and market participants across EU capital markets.

Defense IPOs are emerging as a viable exit strategy for investors in a sector where traditional trade sales face national security hurdles. Yet these public listings come with unique complexities—from managing classified information and export controls to navigating compliance gaps and a structurally narrower investor base shaped by ESG considerations.

This April 2026 edition of The CLOser newsletter provides comprehensive insights into the collateralized loan obligation market, featuring US and European market reviews, global listing updates...

Purchasing immovable property in Cyprus involves considerably more than transferring ownership from seller to buyer. Rights and obligations affecting the property may already exist and, in certain circumstances, continue to bind it even after the transaction has been completed. Among the most significant issues encountered during property transactions are encumbrances registered against the property—mortgages, court memos, prohibitions, easements and other registrable interests that may affect a prope

Buying property in Cyprus is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make.

Over the years, Malta has established itself not only as one of Europe’s leading yacht registries, but also as a sophisticated jurisdiction for yacht financing and security structures.

Private debt financing requires more than a strong project—it demands precise, credible documentation that answers fund analysts' critical questions upfront. This analysis examines how professional Information Memoranda, strategic fund identification, and transparent risk presentation determine whether well-conceived real estate, renewable energy, and growth ventures secure capital or lose their only opportunity to make a first impression.

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.

Project Finance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Greece, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Malta's aviation finance sector is poised for significant expansion as the MFSA introduces a groundbreaking consultation on new rules for aircraft financial leasing companies. The proposed Article 3B framework offers an alternative pathway for companies to enter the aircraft leasing market without full licensing requirements, while maintaining robust regulatory oversight through a notification-based system with ongoing compliance obligations.

Malta's financial regulator has proposed a new regulatory pathway for aircraft financial leasing companies that offers an alternative to existing licensing requirements. The consultation introduces Article 3B to the Financial Institutions Act, creating a registration-based framework with specific substance and governance requirements that could reshape how aviation finance entities establish operations in Malta.

Over the years, Malta has established itself not only as one of Europe’s leading yacht registries, but also as a sophisticated jurisdiction for yacht financing and security structures.