The Polish Parliament is finally moving forward with the implementation of the EU directive on predictable and transparent working conditions (Directive (EU) 2019/1152).
DWF Advises Multikino on Sale of Warsaw Property
DWF has advised Multikino on its sale of a property in Warsaw's Ursynow district to GH Development 11. Goralski & Goss Legal reportedly advised the buyers.
Family Foundations and Remote Work in Poland: A Buzz Interview with Michal Konieczny of KWKR
Polish lawyers are actively discussing two legislative acts – one regulating family foundations and the other focused on remote work – set to impact their practices, according to KWKR Konieczny Wierzbicki & Partners Managing Partner Michal Konieczny.
CMS Advises Constantia Flexibles on Drukpol Flexo Acquisition
CMS has advised the Constantia Flexibles group on its acquisition of Drukpol Flexo in Poland.
One Year After the Invasion of Ukraine: Latest Updates on Protection for Ukrainian Refugees in CEE
When the Russian military launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, many countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) responded immediately by amending their legal framework to provide shelter for Ukrainian refugees. These neighboring nations not only provided immediate humanitarian help, but also changed their immigration law to allow Ukrainian refugees to work and live in their country.
Gessel Advises Telko on Eltrex Acquisition
Gessel has advised Finnish plastics and chemicals distributor Telko on the full acquisition of specialty chemical raw materials distributor Eltrex in Poland.
SK&S Advises AniCura on Wroblewscy Partnership
Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak has advised veterinary clinic chain AniCura on its partnership with the Wroblewscy veterinary clinic in Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland. Roedl & Partner reportedly advised AniCura as well.
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MFW Fialek and DLA Piper Advise on Sale of Renters.pl
MFW Fialek has advised the Renters.pl shareholders on their sale of a majority stake in the company to the Enterprise Investors-managed Polish Enterprise Fund VIII. DLA Piper advised the buyer.
Hermès Wins Landmark Case Against Metabirkin, Setting Precedent for Nfts in The Fashion Industry
The legal battle between Hermès brand owner and artist Mason Rothschild, the creator of ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs, has lasted more than a year. But in February, the Court ruled that the NFT version of the famous Birkin handbags infringes the rights of the Hermès fashion house.
Pawel Pogorzelski Joins EY Law Poland To Head White-Collar Crime
Former Clifford Chance Counsel Pawel Pogorzelski has joined EY Law Poland as the new White-Collar Crime Advisory Leader.
Gide and GKR Legal Advise on Value4Capital and Genesis Capital Acquisition of XBS Group
Gide Warsaw has advised Value4Capital and Genesis Capital on their acquisition of Polish supply chain management solutions provider XBS Group. GKR Legal advised XBS.
B2RLaw Advises Graham Partners on Taoglas Acquisition
B2RLaw, working with Dechert and Matheson, has advised Graham Partners on its acquisition of Taoglas Group Holdings from its founder.
Greenberg Traurig Advises Cromwell Property on Sale of Wisniowy Business Park
Greenberg Traurig has advised the Cromwell Property Group Poland on its sale of the Wisniowy Business Park office complex in Warsaw to an unidentified Hungarian investor through a share deal.
Michal Tracz Makes Partner at KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski
Former Senior Associate Michal Tracz has been promoted to a Partner position at KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski in Warsaw.
CMS and E+H Advise on DPE Deutsche Private Equity Sale of VTU Group to Altor Fonds
CMS has advised DPE Deutsche Private Equity on the sale of its stake in the VTU Group to winning bidder Altor Fonds. Milbank and E+H advised Altor Fonds.
Closing: Lagardere Acquisition of Costa Coffee Shops in Poland and Latvia Now Closed
On March 8, 2023, Eversheds Sutherland announced that Lagardere’s acquisition of the Costa Coffee Group’s Polish and Latvian subsidiaries (reported by CEE Legal Matters on October 7, 2021) had closed.
Gessel and Clifford Chance Advise on Sale of Polska Grupa Biogazowa to TotalEnergies
Gessel has advised PGB Holdco on its sale of biogas electricity producer Polska Grupa Biogazowa to TotalEnergies. Clifford Chance advised the buyer.