NEW YORK, Aug. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:

Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Groupe BPCE on the acquisition of the activities of Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF), one of the leading European providers of industrial equipment lease financing.

Following the transaction, Groupe BPCE will become the European leader of equipment financing solutions for manufacturers, dealers, vendors and corporate customers.