Inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) are fundamental principles that shape the fabric of modern societies and industries. Within the legal profession, these principles not only reflect our commitment to justice and equality but also drive innovation, foster creativity, and enhance client service. In Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), where the gradual democratization and opening of societies since the 1990s has largely driven greater acceptance of diverse perspectives and communities, it is imperative for lawyers and law firms to take a leading role in advancing ID&E.  In this article, we discuss how investing in inclusion, diversity, and equity can help your firm unleash the full potential of your workforce, foster creativity, and drive sustainable success.

A&O Shearman has advised International Schools Partnership Limited on its acquisition of Nasza Szkola. Rymarz Zdort Maruta advised the sellers.

Greenberg Traurig has advised AT Capital on the sale of a real estate property in Warsaw to the Dantex and Cavatina development group companies acting in a consortium. Dentons advised Cavatina. KG Legal Kieltyka Gladkwski and Gras and Partners reportedly advised Dantex.

Cytowski & Partners has advised Polish startup Proofs on its USD 2.6 million pre-seed round.

A&O Shearman has advised Millennium Bank Hipoteczny on its inaugural issuance of three-year covered bonds with a total principal amount of PLN 300 million.

Greenberg Traurig has advised Agora on purchasing the remaining shares of Eurozet from SFS Ventures. Rymarz Zdort Maruta advised the seller.

Schoenherr, working with Ashurst, has advised Ergo Vorsorge Lebensversicherung and DKV Deutsche Krankenversicherung on the EUR 90 million refinancing for Vantage Group’s rental housing portfolio in Poland.

Crido has advised Electra M&E Polska on the acquisition of GEO-KAT.

Penteris has advised Immofinanz on its sale of three office buildings in Warsaw’s Mokotow Business District to ECHO Investment Group.

Soltysinski, Kawecki & Szlezak, working with McDermott Will & Emery, has advised Vallen Distribution on the acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply, including the sale of shares in a Polish subsidiary – Wesco Integrated Supply Polska.

Gessel has advised Lux Med on its acquisition of the Ortopedicum hospital in Krakow. Kochanski & Partners reportedly advised the sellers.

Wardynski & Partners has advised the Alten Group on its acquisition of Primaris Services.

Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Santander Bank Polska on financing to 7R for the construction of a warehouse in Gdansk.

MGS has advised EDP Energia Polska on the financing and construction of photovoltaic farms with Columbus Energy, with a total installed capacity of approximately 61 megawatts.

Schoenherr, working with Jones Day, has advised HES International on its EUR 1 billion debt capital raise. Wardynski and Partners, working with Latham & Watkins, advised the National Westminster Bank and Kroll Trustee Services Limited on the raise.

Wardynski & Partners, working alongside E+H, has advised Coveris Group, backed by Sun Capital Partners on the acquisition of Hadepol Flexo. Grant Thornton reportedly advised the sellers.

Nowadays, climate and environmental issues are increasingly important to many consumers. Being “eco” has become fashionable nowadays. Environmental issues are now recognized as an important market factor that allows a given company to improve its market position.

Greenberg Traurig has advised Eastnine on the acquisition of the Nowy Rynek E office and service building in Poznan from Skanska. Dentons advised the seller.