Frankfurt am Main, 24 February 2016 – The international law firm BEITEN BURKHARDT advised TRINA SOLAR, the world leading manufacturer of photovoltaic modules, on the acquisition of Solland Solar's photovoltaic activities, including a large production site at “Avantis“, a cross-border industry location between Aachen, Germany, and Heerlen, the Netherlands. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction price.

The BEITEN BURKHARDT team led by Dr. Christof Aha and Dr. Tobias Nuß regularly advises TRINA SOLAR.

Peter Faisst, TRINA SOLAR's Head of Legal (Europe & Africa), led the transaction with his inhouse team.

The transaction was accompanied from the Dutch side by a team led by Jorrit van der Weide and Elmer van der Kamp of Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn advocaten en notarissen.

TRINA SOLAR is a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services. Founded in 1997 as a PV system integrator, TRINA SOLAR today drives smart energy together with installers, distributors, utilities and developers worldwide. TRINA SOLAR's shares are listed at the NASDAQ.

Advisor to TRINA SOLAR:
BEITEN BURKHARDT: Partners Dr. Christof Aha (M&A), Dr. Tobias Nuß (Real Estate, both Lead Partners), Dr. Hans von Gehlen (Public Business Law) and Associate Helene Kramer (M&A; all Frankfurt) as well as Partner Helmut König (Tax, Dusseldorf).

Inhouse: Peter Faisst (Legal Director Europe & Africa).

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn advocaten en notarissen: Jorrit van der Weide and Elmer van der Kamp.

Contact
Dr. Christof Aha
Phone: + 49 69 75 60 95 – 451
Email: Christof.Aha@bblaw.com

Public Relations
Frauke Reuther
Phone: +49 69 75 60 95 – 570
E-mail: Frauke.Reuther@bblaw.com