Cravath represented the European Investment Bank in connection with its $1 billion registered notes offering of a Climate Awareness Bond (Green Bond). The European Investment Bank, which functions as the bank of the European Union, supports projects that make a significant contribution to growth, employment, economic and social cohesion and environmental sustainability, both in the EU and beyond. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on October 9, 2019.
The Cravath team included partner Philip J. Boeckman and associate Lawrence J. Verhelst on securities matters and associate Peter W. Rogers on tax matters. Henri R. Simonet and Yanis Rahim also worked on securities matters.