Sobczynscy i Partnerzy has advisesd the Avallon MBO Fund on the sale of its stake in Ceko to the Polmek Group. Grabalski Kempinski i Wspolnicy reportedly advised the Polmek Group.
Marcin Chylinski Joins Baker McKenzie as Partner and Head of Equity Capital Markets
Former Rymarz Zdort Partner Marcin Chylinski has joined the Baker McKenzie Warsaw office as a Partner and Head of the firm's Equity Capital Markets practice as of April 1, 2022.
Greenberg Traurig Advises Panattoni on Acquisition of Magnice Plot
Greenberg Traurig has advised Panattoni on the acquisition of an undeveloped plot in Magnice, near Wroclaw.
White & Case and Linklaters Advise on CTP's Acquisition of Real Estate Portfolio from 7R
White & Case has advised the CTP Group on its recent acquisition of a Polish logistics project portfolio from 7R. Linklaters advised 7R on the sale.
Anna Zorya Joins Rymarz Zdort as Partner
Former Arzinger Law Office Partner Anna Zorya has joined Rymarz Zdort as Partner. She is joined by former Arzinger Associate Viktoriia Dobrynska.
DWF and DPPA Legal Advise on IWG's Lease in Poznan
DWF has advised IWG plc on the lease agreement for 1,450 square meters of office space in the Okraglak building in Poznan. DPPA Legal Grzonek Swidnicki advised the landlords on the deal.
Marcin Iwaniszyn Joins Baker McKenzie as Partner and Head of Banking & Finance
Former Rymarz Zdort Partner Marcin Iwaniszyn has joined Baker McKenzie’s Warsaw office as a Partner and Head of its Banking & Finance practice.
WKB Advises Blirt on Sale of Shares to Qiagen
Wiercinski Kwiecinski Baehr has advised Blirt’s shareholders on the sale of a 96% stake to Qiagen. Wardynski & Partners reportedly advised Qiagen on the deal.
The Buzz in Poland: Interview with Tomasz Kudelski of Penteris
With inflation rates rising and investors hesitant to bring their capital to Poland, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a vicious circle, according to Penteris Partner Tomasz Kudelski.
Norton Rose Fulbright Advises Panattoni on Construction of Logistics Hub for Hermes Fulfilment
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Panattoni Europe on the construction of a Polish logistics center for Hermes Fulfilment.
B2RLaw and Gen Temizer Ozer Advise Partners for Growth on Financing for Opontia
B2RLaw has advised Partners for Growth on its USD 25 million venture debt financing for Opontia. Kinstellar Turkey affiliate Gen Temizer Ozer advised Partners for Growth on Turkish law matters with Rajah & Tann and Al Sharif Law advising the fund in Singapore and Saudi Arabia, respectively.
Linklaters and BB Law Advise on BNP Paribas’ Financing of Velvet Care
Linklaters has advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska on granting a EUR 21.5 million sustainability-linked loan to Velvet Care. Brzozowska & Barwinska advised the borrower.
Greenberg Traurig and Noerr Advise IFA on Sale to Aequita
Greenberg Traurig has advised IFA Group on its sale to Aequita. Noerr Germany advised Aequita on the deal.
Rymarz Zdort Advises Biuro Maklerskie PKO BP on Series E Shares Issuance by PGE
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.