Addleshaw Goddard’s infrastructure and energy practice has been active across Central and Eastern Europe, with projects spanning battery storage, energy investments and motorways in Poland, disputes in Romania, and offshore wind development in Lithuania, according to Partner Marton Eorsi who highlights the growing necessity of private sector involvement in CEE, particularly in transport, energy transition, and urban mobility.

Rymarz Zdort Maruta has advised BEST on its merger with Kredyt Inkaso. Baker McKenzie advised Kredyt Inkaso. Clifford Chance advised Kredyt Inkaso majority shareholder Waterland Private Equity.

Local Partner Maciej Kacymirow has been appointed as Head of the Tax Practice in the Warsaw Office of Greenberg Traurig.

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 has advised Douglas on leasing warehouse space at CTPark Warsaw South to launch its main distribution center in Poland.

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 has advised Hillwood Polska on the acquisition of a logistics park in Gdansk.

Wolf Theiss Counsel Agnieszka Nowak-Blaszczak and Associate Oliwia Pecht talk about labor in 2025 in Poland.

Linklaters Warsaw Head of TMT/IP Szymon Sieniewicz talks about TMT in 2025 in Poland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 has advised Mitmar on obtaining patent protection for its food processing technology.

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 has advised Creotech Instruments on the public offering of its newly issued shares.