Hogan Lovells in the financing transaction aimed at supporting the international growth of Wide Group

Hogan Lovells in the financing transaction aimed at supporting the international growth of Wide Group

Press releases | 31 July 2025

31 July 2025 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised BlackRock’s funds and accounts on a financing transaction providing up to €300 million in debt financing over the next few years in favour of Wide Group.

The financing to Wide Group, a leading insurance brokerage company in the Italian market, may be used for investments over the coming years and is aimed at supporting the Group's expansion.

The cross-border Hogan Lovells team that advised on the transaction was led by partners Iacopo Canino and Bianca Caruso and included trainee Giovanni D'Apollo, partner Madeleine Horrocks and senior associate Franco Lambiase for the English law aspects, and partner Ariane Mehrshahi, senior associate Valerie Laskowski and associate Eszter Voros of the Luxembourg office.

Hogan Lovells has also advised the notes trustee and the security agent with a team led by partner Mauro Saccani and Giovanni Quaggiotti.