Linklaters has advised NREP on a PLN 229 million loan from the EBRD, under the EBRD’s Resilience and Livelihoods Framework, to finance two residential rental projects in Warsaw. Clifford Chance reportedly advised the EBRD.
Piotr Nerwinski and Bartosz Nojek To Head Dentons Banking and Finance in Warsaw
Partners Piotr Nerwinski and Bartosz Nojek have been appointed the Co-Heads of Dentons' Banking and Finance team in Warsaw, taking over from Mateusz Toczyski who will continue as Global Co-Chair of the Dentons Banking and Finance practice.
Closing: Laumann Group's Acquisition of Ponzio Polska Now Closed
On May 24, 2023, JDP Drapala & Partners announced that Laumann Group’s acquisition of a majority stake in Ponzio Polska (reported by CEE Legal Matters on December 22, 2022) had closed.
New Partners, Moves, and Appointments at Kochanski & Partners
Dariusz Dobkowski has joined Kochanski & Partners as an Equity Partner, while Marek Krol joined the firm as a Partner. Markiyan Malskyy and Karol Polosak have been elevated to Equity Partners and Monika Mackowska-Morytz was appointed a Partner, while Managing Partner Piotr Kochanski will Head the firm’s Technology practice.
SSW Pragmatic Solutions and Gide Advise on Enterprise Investors Investment in Goodspeed
SSW Pragmatic Solutions has advised Enterprise Investors on its investment in temperature-controlled logistics provider Goodspeed. Gide advised Goodspeed.
Positive Poland: A Buzz Interview with Agnieszka Janicka of Clifford Chance
Despite a potential recession and high-interest rates, the overall outlook for the Polish market remains optimistic, with robust M&A activity in sectors such as IT, infrastructure, renewable energy, and gaming, according to Clifford Chance Office Managing Partner Agnieszka Janicka.
DMS Advises Regera on EUR 43 Million Financing for Cavatina and Resi Capital
DeBenedetti Majewski Szczesniak has advised Fidera Group company Regera Sarl on its EUR 43 million financing for real estate development companies belonging to Cavatina and Resi Capital.
Dentons Advises GoldenPeaks Capital on Photovoltaic Project Financing
Dentons has advised GoldenPeaks Capital on obtaining financing from BayernLB for two new portfolios of solar farms in Poland.
Clifford Chance and E+H Advise on Gemini Polska Financing
Clifford Chance has advised lenders Santander Bank Polska, Alior Bank, Bank Millennium, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki, and the EBRD on their financing for Gemini Polska. E+H advised Santander Bank Polska. CMS reportedly advised Gemini Polska.
Norton Rose, Ionescu Sava, and Integrites Advise on EBRD EUR 42 Million Financing for Cersanit
Norton Rose Fulbright, Ionescu Sava, and Integrites have advised the EBRD on its EUR 42 million senior secured loan for Cersanit to improve its production facilities in Poland and Ukraine.
Norton Rose Fulbright and Stratulat Albulescu Advise EIB on EUR 104 Million Financing for Maspex
Norton Rose Fulbright and Stratulat Albulescu have advised the European Investment Bank on a EUR 104 million financing granted to the Maspex Group.
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Announce Merger to Create Allen Overy Shearman Sterling
On May 21, 2023, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling announced they are merging into a fully integrated firm: Allen Overy Shearman Sterling – A&O Shearman for short.
Dentons Advises Steag Group on Sale of SFW Energia
Dentons has advised the Steag Group on its sale of SFW Energia to the Remondis Group. SSW Pragmatic Solutions reportedly advised Remondis.
Gessel Advises Ladros Shareholders on Securing Chefs Culinar Strategic Investor
Gessel has advised hospitality meat product supplier Ladros and its shareholders on securing Chefs Culinar as a strategic investor.
A New Addition to the Polish Legal System: The Family Foundation
Starting on 22 May 2023, it will be possible to establish and register family foundations in Poland. The Polish legal system will thus be expanded by a new institution that allows assets to be accumulated and managed, and profits to be distributed to beneficiaries. The legislature wished to provide the means for family-owned businesses and their owners to engage in intergenerational wealth management and to grow their wealth over time while protecting it from dispersal to unrelated entities and persons. Hence, family foundations may serve as a means to retain and multiply a family's wealth, independent of inheritance law.
Rymarz Zdort Maruta Advises on Sale of Unilink
Rymarz Zdort Maruta has advised the Unilink Group and Enterprise Investors on their sale of the Unilink Group to Acrisure.
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WKB and BNT Advise on KGAL and Lasuno Joint Venture
WKB Lawyers has advised the KGAL ESPF 5 Holding on establishing its cooperation with Lasuno to develop renewable energy projects in Poland. BNT Attorneys advised Lasuno.