Rymarz Zdort has advised global coordinator Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski Oddzial Biuro Maklerskie on the PLN 3.2 billion issuance of series E shares by PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna.
Adriana Mierzwa-Bronikowska, Lukasz Jankowski, and Rafal Kluziak Make Local Partner at DLA Piper
Adriana Mierzwa-Bronikowska, Lukasz Jankowski, and Rafal Kluziak have been promoted to Local Partner, as part of DLA Piper’s recent promotion round that also included the recently reported promotion of Agnieszka Lehwark and Bartlomiej Palusiak to Partner (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on May 9, 2022).
Liability of the Russian Federation for Its Aggression in Ukraine and the Potential Consequences of the War for Polish Business
The Russian aggression in Ukraine has many people enquiring about the possibility of holding the Russian Federation accountable for the acts it has committed in the territory of Poland’s eastern neighbour. Yet, at this stage, what should be considered is not only the actual accountability, but also the ontological fact of the existence of liability, which is an inherent condition for the existence of law.
White & Case Advises PKN Orlen on VC Fund and Investment in Emerald Technology Ventures
White & Case has advised PKN Orlen on establishing and launching the Orlen VC fund and on its first investment in Emerald Technology Ventures' Industrial Fund.
Crido Advises PortfoLion Fund on Investment in Mindgram
Crido has advised PortfoLionon on its participation in a EUR 7 million seed round investment in Mindgram. Reportedly, Think Legal advised Mindgram's founders, Kondracki Celej advised lead investor Credo Ventures, and KPM Legal advised Market One Capital.
Greenberg Traurig and Dentons Advise on Eastnine’s Acquisition of Poznan Office Building from Skanska
Greenberg Traurig has advised Eastnine on its EUR 121 million acquisition of the Nowy Rynek D office property from Skanska. Dentons advised the seller.
Ewa Rutkowska-Subocz Appointed Head of Europe Public Law and Regulatory Practice at Dentons
Partner and Head of Environmental practice Ewa Rutkowska-Subocz was appointed to Head of the Europe Public Law and Regulatory practice at Dentons.
Clifford Chance Advises on Antitrust Filings Related to Restructuring of China XD Group and Subsidiaries of State Grid Corporation
Polish Clifford Chance lawyers have advised on antitrust filings for the restructuring of China XD Group Xidian and related subsidiaries of the State Grid Corporation.
Kozlowski Tomasik Oszczak Opens Doors in Warsaw
The former Environment and Project Development DWF team led by Zbigniew Kozlowski has spun off to establish the Kozlowski Tomasik Oszczak law firm, with Milosz Tomasik and Marcin Oszczak as co-founding Partners.
Agnieszka Lehwark and Bartlomiej Palusiak Make Partner at DLA Piper
Former Counsels Agnieszka Lehwark and Bartlomiej Palusiak have been promoted to Partner in DLA Piper's Warsaw office.
Allen & Overy Advises Garbe on Sale and Leaseback of Logistics Facility in Wroclaw
Allen & Overy has advised Garbe on the sale and leaseback transaction for a built-to-suit logistics facility in Wroclaw.
Clifford Chance Advises Norsk Hydro on Tender Offer for Alumetal
Clifford Chance has advised Norsk Hydro on its tender offer for the purchase of Alumetal. Lakatos, Koves, and Partners reportedly advised Norsk Hydro on Hungarian law-related matters. Penteris reportedly advised Alumetal.
Anna Kratiuk Joins WKB as Partner
Former Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak Senior Counsel Anna Kratiuk has joined Wiercinski, Kwiecinski, Baehr as Partner.
Markiyan Malskyy Joins Kochanski & Partners as Partner
Former Arzinger Partner Markiyan Malskyy has joined Kochanski & Partners as a Partner and Head of the firm's Ukrainian Desk.
Rymarz Zdort Provides Pro Bono Legal Support to Save the Children
Rymarz Zdort has provided pro bono legal advice to the Save the Children International Foundation on the establishment and registration of its Polish operations.
Dentons Advises Redefine Properties and EPP on Retail Sector Investments in Poland
Dentons has advised Redefine Properties and EPP on the establishment of two joint ventures to manage a portfolio of 22 retail and three office properties in Poland: Horse JV and Community Properties JV. South African law firms ENSAfrica and Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr reportedly advised Redefine and EPP on the Community Properties deal as well.
Anna Madra Makes Partner at Allen & Overy in Poland
Former Counsel Anna Madra has been promoted to Partner at Allen & Overy in Warsaw starting May 1, 2022.
Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak Advises NN Group on Acquisition of MetLife Businesses
Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak has advised the NN Group on the acquisition of MetLife’s businesses in Poland. De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek reportedly advised the NN Group as well.