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The adoption of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and the Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) triggered changes in the medical devices law on the national level in Poland. The new Polish Medical Devices Act of 7 April 2022 (MDA) stipulates entirely new restrictions to advertising of medical devices (Articles 54-61) that were previously unknown to this industry sector and heavy sanctions for infringements of the new rules (Articles 103 and 104).

Gessel has advised Lentex on the sale of its subsidiary Lentex Wyladziny to Mohawk Group-owned Unilin for EUR 20 million. Soltysinski, Kawecki & Slezak reportedly advised Unilin on the acquisition.

Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Bank Ochrony Srodowiska, Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski, and Bank Polska Kasa Opieki on the PLN 120 million financing increase for the 68-megawatt Lancut wind farm located in Poland and operated by Lewandpol Lancut. Ergy advised Lewandpol Lancut on the deal.

White & Case has advised South Korean companies Hanwha Defense and Korea Aerospace Industries on two Polish defense contracts with the Ministry of National Defense of Poland, for the supply of K9 self-propelled howitzers and FA-50 aircraft, respectively.