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There’s a lot going on in the EU about Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence is at the heart of the EU’s strategy for creating a digital single market, and too this end, a number of EU legal documents have seen the light of day over the last several years. However, in April 2021, the European Commission presented a revolutionary proposal for a regulation on AI , laying the foundations for a legal framework for the use of AI within the European Union. Legislative work on the AI Act is already at an advanced stage and the document is expected to come into force at any moment.
With its strong transactional focus, Krassowski is instructed by a mix of private equity funds, investors, and leading names from the healthcare, gaming, telecoms and power sectors to advise on the gamut of M&A deals. Founding partner Bartosz Krassowski oversees the work, closely supported by seasoned specialists Natalia Grzędzińska and Krzysztof Makosz, who provide more than 30 years’ of expertise between them. Penteris is well versed in a diverse range of transactional work, including company and ongoing concern acquisitions, reverse buyouts, partial takeovers, share transfers, joint ventures, dispositions and related financing arrangements, and capitalisations. Assisting with the structuring and formation of investment funds is another mainstay of the group’s workload. The key senior contacts are Agnieszka Pytlas, Tomasz Kudelski and Wojciech Fabrycki. K.’s white-collar crime practice handles a range of matters, including cases regarding stock manipulation, money laundering, insider trading, financial pyramids, cryptocurrency frauds, and misappropriations of financial assets.
Cezary Żelaźnicki heads up the practice, assisted by joint deputies Beata Kiedrowicz and Wojciech Trzciński. Bird & Bird in Poland combines unparalleled legal competence and a profound knowledge of sectors of the economy with creative thinking. The firm provides invaluable assistance in realising the business goals of its clients. It provides its clients with clear, practical and effective advice as well as support in their strategies and business goals.
Kochański & Partners law firm (K&P) advises EPP on its EUR 91.1 million acquisition of King Cross Marcelin shopping centre in Poznan – EPP’s first entry into Poznan. Ringier Axel Springer Poland , a part of the leading CEE multimedia Ringier Axel Springer AG group, has consolidated its dispute resolution services by choosing Kochański & Partners as its legal advisor in Poland. Following our continuing dynamic growth, and in response to the talent, experience and hard work of our Team, we are delighted to announce the promotion of 12 of our Colleagues, including 10 lawyers. Making the world a better place is the key to our vision for building a new future. For nearly 25 years, we have been creating and initiating change, and not only when it comes to the legal market. We believe that we also have a responsibility to set benchmarks and trends in the wider social area, outside of our day to day legal service to which our Clients and colleagues have become accustomed.
Representing Santander Consumer Bank in proceedings before the Polish Competition Authority concerning consumer protection issues, and appealing a decision to impose a fine of €10m. Assisted IBM with the global separation and reorganisation of its managed infrastructure services business across more than 65 jurisdictions worldwide. Assisting mBank with day-to-day advice on various regulatory issues, in particular in terms of bancassurance matters. Advising NN Group on all relevant aspects of their insurance activity, in particular on distribution models and regulatory matters.
2/3 of all restructuring procedures that are pending in Poland at the moment. However, due to the fact that the majority of restructuring procedures in Poland end without success, we expect the number of bankruptcy proceedings to grow visibly, probably as early as later this year. Due to the enduring COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting drop in GDP in Europe in 2020, the need for restructuring services is growing dynamically.
Maciej Jamkajointly heads up the dispute resolution practice for continental Europe and has experience in investment litigation and arbitration proceedings. Deputy global head of real estate and transactional lawyerJoanna Wojnarowskaalso sits within the team alongside Rafał kancelaria prawna Warszawa Morek, whose practice focuses on infrastructure projects and disputes. Piotr Kunicki is also a notable team member in the public procurement space. Promoted to counsel in January 2022,Łukasz Gembiś focuses on the implementation of infrastructure and investment projects.
Specializing in corporate law and employment mobility, CGO Legal delivers bespoke solutions tailored to the needs of foreign investors. Our multilingual team is equipped to handle a diverse range of legal matters, from M&A through regulatory compliance, intellectual property and mobility of employment and HR. A fast-changing and interconnected world requires fresh thinking combined with proven experience. And while imagination helps at every level, the firm’s legal solutions are aligned with each client’s business strategy. The firm’s experience in cross-border and emerging economies gives it the market perspective to be the global partner of choice for its clients. The team at Hogan Lovells brings a diverse variety of backgrounds and experience which delivers a broader perspective.
Managing Partner of the law firm von Zanthier & Dachowski in Poland, providing legal services in addition to accounting services and current tax advice rendered by MGI Modzelewski. In addition, Kondracki Celej offers services in the areas of criminal law, white-collar crimes, and penal tax law. The firm advises on the development of procedures aimed at reducing the risk of economic crimes, and represents clients in pre-trials and in court, acting on behalf of disadvantaged parties, their owners, and board members. We offer financial advice in respect of acquisition finance, project finance, financing real estates, debt financing, as well as advice related to seeking capital through the Securities Exchange, through both IPOs and SPOs. Fields a dedicated sub-team of practitioners focused on investment funds work, who operate under the umberella of the firm’s broader corporate and M&A department. Investors, funds and managers are all equally represented in the client base.
On the part of Centerscape Investments Poland, legal advice was provided by the law firm CDZ Chajec i Wspólnicy, while on the part of the seller the law firm GKW - Grabalski, Kempiński i Wspólnicy Sp. Prior to establishing her own law firm, she practiced Intellectual Property, New Technologies and Personal Data Protection Law in international law firms for more than a decade. We rely on our many years of experience, gained in well recognized international law firms operating in Poland. Our goal is to provide complex, specialized support to our customers’ key issues - we are constantly close to them, providing the most precise, clear, and business-oriented legal advice – always tailored to their business needs. We have set up a specialized law firm to help our clients protect their intangible assets and develop new business based on new technologies and data.
I do think that this is another unique benefit that Deloitte brings – we have both the legal experts, as well as the technological and IT experts, which can work together in integrated teams. Further, quite simply, we have great experience of the wide range of technologies available, so are able to provide the best recommendations on what is on the market and suitable in each specific business case. We are proud to work with international capital groups, publicly listed companies and leaders of domestic and European markets in sectors such as the automotive industry, e-commerce, chemicals, textiles, food, IT, energy, and construction. Our international desks are made up of attorneys, tax advisors, and certified accountants, and features exclusive support for German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean companies provided by native speakers on our staff. This allows us to provide professional legal and tax advice in up to 7 languages.
On 30 November 2016 the European Commission published its "Winter Package" containing proposals for new rules for a consumer-centered clean energy transition. The 500 page Winter Package had been eagerly awaited by the energy industry since it was to contain the major energy regulations for 2020 onwards. As expected, the most substantial measures and amendments proposed concern renewables and energy efficiency in the European Union.
Advised EBRD, PKO Bank Polski and Bank Pekao on zł763m financing provided to Goldbeck Solar and Respect Energy for the construction of a large standalone photovoltaic project in Poland and the CEE, which will have a capacity of 286MW once completed. With expertise in assisting clients with the management of their commercial assets. Co-authors of films accompanying newspapers are entitled to additional royalties, however only on copies actually sold, and not on the entire published run. Moreover, the amount of royalties may not be arbitrarily imposed by copyright collecting societies. This is the conclusion stemming from a judgment of the Supreme Court, which endorsed the arguments of Kochański & Partners lawyers representing our Client – Ringier Axel Springer Polska. We are delighted to announce that David Thomas, a renowned expert in financial markets and banking, the former Chairman of the British Polish Chamber of Commerce and CEO in many financial institutions in London and Warsaw, i.a.