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.
Timea Bana, Radoslaw Goral, Marceli Kasperkiewicz, and Michal Wasiak Make Partner at Dentons
Timea Bana, Radoslaw Goral, Marceli Kasperkiewicz, and Michal Wasiak have been promoted to Partner as part of Dentons' recent promotion round that also included the recently reported promotion of Tomasz Zwolinski to Partner (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on April 28, 2022).
Motieka & Audzevicius, Gessel, and Ellex Advise on Vercom’s Acquisition of MailerLite
Motieka & Audzevicius has advised the sellers on the EUR 84 million sale of Lithuanian startup MailerLite to Polish technology company Vercom. Gessel and Ellex advised the buyer.
Clifford Chance and Greenberg Traurig Advise on ING Group's Lease of Office Space
Clifford Chance has advised ING Bank Slaski S.A. and its subsidiaries on the negotiations of a new lease agreement for office space in the Plac Unii building, where ING Bank Slaski increased the space it had been leasing since 2013. Greenberg Traurig advised the lessor, Invesco.
Taxation of Dividends in the Polish Legal Regime
The taxation of dividends in Poland is a complex issue. Moreover, relevant regulations have recently been changed as part of a wider 2022 tax reform.
Anna Cudna-Wagner Becomes Head of CMS’ Dispute Resolution Practice in Poland
CMS Partner Anna Cudna-Wagner has become the new head of the firm’s Polish Dispute Resolution practice, taking over from Partner Malgorzata Surdek-Janicka who is leaving the firm.