Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) has assisted AAylex One, one of the leading players in the Romanian food industry and the producer of the Cocorico brand in connection with a EUR 20 million loan facility granted by a syndicate of banks.

The syndicate of banks included CEC Bank S.A. and Alpha Bank Romania S.A. and the facility granted is secured by a guarantee issued by Exim Banca Românească in the name and on behalf of the State.

NNDKP continues to support AAylex One, advising them in a new financing project on complex aspects related to the structuring, drafting and negotiation of the finance documents, as well as all other aspects specific to this type of transactions.

The NNDKP team involved in the transaction included Partner Valentin Voinescu and Senior Associate Cătălina Dan, from the firm’s Banking and Finance practice, being part of the dedicated team that has been providing constant assistance to AAylex One since 2020.

“We are delighted to have helped AAylex One in this transaction that reinforces their long-term strategy, and we congratulate the lenders who have once again shown their true support for valuable companies in this field”, said Valentin Voinescu, Partner.

NNDKP’s banking and finance team consistently advises on complex financing projects, including corporate finance, project finance or acquisition finance, both local and cross-border, worth billions of euros.

With more than 30 years of experience in the market, NNDKP lawyers provide integrated and specialised assistance in all areas of law involved in transactions and regulatory projects, helping to identify bespoke solutions and strategies for each client.

About NNDKP

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen is a promoter of business law in Romania with more than 30 years of experience, independently acknowledged as a pioneer of the Romanian legal market. NNDKP offers full-service and integrated legal and tax advice to companies from diverse industry sectors.

NNDKP represents Romania in some of the most prestigious international professional alliances – Lex Mundi, World Services Group, International Attorneys Club – and is a founding member of SEE Legal and Three Seas Legal Alliance. The firm is constantly top ranked in all practice areas by the renowned international guides Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000.

NNDKP is a 6-time winner of the much-coveted “Romania Law Firm of the Year” award at the Chambers Europe Awards gala, in 2022, 2021, 2017, 2013, 2012 and 2009.