Linklaters has advised Alliance Automotive Group, a distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the independent aftermarket in France, Germany, and the UK, on the acquisition of a 51.3% controlling stake in Groupauto Polska from eight individual shareholders. Porebski i Wspolnicy advised the sellers on the transaction, which remains subject to the approval of the Polish Competition Authority, with completion expected by the end of September 2017.
The Linklaters team was led by Partner Tomasz Zorawski and Managing Associate Klaudia Krolak, supported by lawyers from the firm's corporate, competition, employment, IP and tax law practices.
The Porebski i Wspolnicy team was led by Olgierd Porebski.