DWF has advised Synektik’s majority shareholder Ksiazek Holding on the sale of 10% of Synektik’s total share capital and voting rights for a total transaction value of over PLN 190 million.
BSJP BNT Advises Douglas on Main Distribution Centre Opening in Poland
BSJP BNT has advised Douglas on leasing warehouse space at CTPark Warsaw South to launch its main distribution center in Poland.
Norton Rose Fulbright and Clifford Chace Advise on PGE's EUR 3 Billion Offshore Wind Financing for Baltica 2
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna on the EUR 3 billion financing of its stake in the 1.5-gigawatt Baltica 2 offshore wind project, located off the Polish coast between Ustka and Choczewo. Clifford Chance advised the lenders.
Linklaters Advises Hillwood Polska on Logistics Park Acquisition in Gdansk
Linklaters has advised Hillwood Polska on the acquisition of a logistics park in Gdansk.
An Outlook on 2025: Labor in Poland
Wolf Theiss Counsel Agnieszka Nowak-Blaszczak and Associate Oliwia Pecht talk about labor in 2025 in Poland.
An Outlook on 2025: TMT in Poland
Linklaters Warsaw Head of TMT/IP Szymon Sieniewicz talks about TMT in 2025 in Poland.
For the Love of the Game: CEE’s Gaming Sector
Over the past few years, the gaming sector has been thriving in CEE. Kinstellar Partner Milan Samardzic, Rowan Legal Partner Milos Olik, ACI Partners Head of Fintech and E-Payments Nicolina Turcan, and Linklaters Warsaw Associate Aleksandra Czubek explore how CEE jurisdictions are driving the industry forward and unlocking new potential.
Big Goals, Non-Negligeable Challenges: Poland’s Renewable Energy Push
As Poland accelerates its shift toward renewable energy, particularly in offshore wind, key factors drive this transition. Partner and Head of the Compliance Department at KWKR Mariusz Purgal and Penteris Partner Sebastian Janicki look at the country’s renewable energy landscape, major projects, government incentives, challenges, and role in the European Union’s energy transition.
Inside Insight: Pawel Szczepaniak of mBank
mBank Deputy General Counsel Pawel Szczepaniak talks about his path to banking and reflects on how his varied background continues to shape his approach to complex legal challenges.
Know Your Lawyer: Bartosz Miszkurka of Solivan
An in-depth look at Bartosz Miszkurka of Solivan covering his career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about him as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Poland: Text and Data Mining – An IP Perspective
Text and data mining (TDM) has emerged as a powerful technique for extracting valuable insights from large datasets, particularly in fields such as research, healthcare, and marketing. However, as the capabilities of TDM continue to expand, it is essential to consider the legal frameworks that govern its application. In Poland, this involves a complex interplay of national legislation and European Union directives, particularly regarding intellectual property rights, data protection, and exceptions for research.
Linklaters Advises Metinvest on Piombino Green Steel Production Plant
Linklaters, working with BonelliErede, has advised Metinvest on entering into a shareholders’ agreement with Danieli for the construction of a green steel facility in Piombino, Italy.
Kochanski & Partners Advises Mitmar on Patent Protection for Food Processing Technology
Kochanski & Partners has advised Mitmar on obtaining patent protection for its food processing technology.
GDPR Fines and Data Breach Trends in the CEE Region
The latest DLA Piper GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey provides a comprehensive overview of data protection enforcement trends across Europe, including the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. CEE countries are in the mid-range in terms of total GDPR fines imposed since the regulation became applicable in 2018 and for last year, but enforcement activity is steadily increasing. Here are the latest trends and legal developments in Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.
Gessel Advises Creotech Instruments Public Offering of New Shares
Gessel has advised Creotech Instruments on the public offering of its newly issued shares.
Greenberg Traurig and Krassowski Advise on CCC's Buyout of Minority Stakes in Modivo
Greenberg Traurig has advised CCC on an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Modivo. Krassowski advised Modivo's minority shareholder Orion 47 Damian Zaplata on the sale.
Soo Youn Kim Becomes Co-Head of Korean Desk at DZP
Former Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners Foreign Partner Soo Youn Kim has joined DZP as its new Co-Head of the Korean Desk.
JDP and Taylor Wessing Advise on Lewandpol's Sale of Kleczew Solar & Wind Park to Energa Wytwarzanie
JDP has advised Lewandpol on the sale of a 270-megawatt solar and wind power plant to Energa Wytwarzanie (Grupa Orlen). Taylor Wessing advised a FIZAN fund managed by Polski Fundusz Rozwoju as the lender for the transaction. Crido reportedly also advised Lewandpol. Bird & Bird reportedly advised the buyers. Norton Rose Fulbright reportedly advised three additional lending banks.