We advised AIB in respect of an €80 million green loan to Lidl Ireland refinancing the development of eight new energy efficient supermarkets across the island of Ireland. The investment supports five A1 BER rated stores in the Republic of Ireland and three EPC A rated stores in Northern Ireland.

The Arthur Cox teams in our Dublin and Belfast offices included:

• Adrianna Keenan, Ed McDonagh and Imelda Shiels – Debt Finance Dublin
• Deirdre Sheehan and Julie Shaw – Real Estate Dublin
• Molly Reid and Stuart Mansfield – Debt Finance Belfast
• Alastair Todd, Céardha Morgan and David Greatorex – Real Estate Belfast

This transaction reflects the important role of green financing in supporting the transition to more energy‑efficient commercial developments and highlights the importance of sustainable investment across the retail sector.

Read more about the transaction here.