Advised responsAbility Investments AG on the $175 million microfinance securitization of which the proceeds will be used to fund financial intermediaries providing capital to 30,000 small businesses and 5.6 million microfinance borrowers, 81% of whom are women.

Represented Santander as Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger, BBVA Bancomer as Sustainability Agent and Lead Arranger and 9 other international banks in Fibra Uno’s $1.1 billion revolving credit agreement – the first loan in Latin America arranged in accordance with the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles.

Advised Gabelli Funds LLC with respect to the creation of a mutual fund which pursues an investment strategy focusing on ESG investments.

Advised PIMCO with respect to international and domestic policies regarding ESG and sustainable investing criteria, including analysis of various global ESG initiatives and their application to global asset managers.

Advised Matthews Asia on the launch of Matthews Asia ESG Fund which seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets in Asian companies that satisfy one or more its ESG standards.

Advised on the creation of the first enterprise fund in the Middle East, the U.S. Egyptian American Enterprise Fund, which invests in private enterprises in Egypt contributing to long-term inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Represented Aspiration Partners, Inc., an online financial firm offering socially responsible banking and investing products and services, in commercial arrangements and bank charter counseling.

Represented Tala, a venture capital-funded business which uses technology to provide capital to emerging market consumers, on multiple credit facilities, the proceeds of which were used to finance micro consumer loans in emerging markets.

Represented BlackIvy Group, a values-driven company that builds and grows commercial enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa, in connection with equity investments, joint ventures, and other general corporate matters.