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Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel

We opened our office in Warsaw in 1991, becoming one of the first international law firms to operate in Poland under the new regime. Over the last three decades, we have advised on many significant projects, including some of the most important M&A, infrastructure and financing transactions on the Polish market as well as on significant outbound investments by major Polish players.

We combine international experience with in-depth knowledge of the local market. Most of our clients are Polish blue chips, from financial institutions to developers and leaders in the gas, petrochemical, commercial, transportation and heavy industry sectors. We also support foreign investors in their investments on the Polish market.

We are a one-stop-shop when it comes to major transactions, providing comprehensive legal and business advice at every stage of the investment process. We advise on cross-border and local M&As, private equity and LBO transactions, as well as all types of real estate and financial transactions.

We also provide tailored assistance at all stages of infrastructure and energy projects, including greenfield projects – from licensing, through support at EPC and commissioning stages, to potential claim management.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Poland

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Gide Loyrette Nouel houses a noteworthy real estate team advising on transactions concerning a range of property assets, including hotels, office buildings and warehouses as well as care and retirement homes. The law firm also conducts joint venture exits among real estate developers and prepares lease agreements for commercial properties. The team is visible on deals relating to property assets in Polish regions. Its client roster includes real estate developers, investors and corporate entities.

Work Highlights

  • The team at Gide Loyrette Nouel advised Remake Asset Management on its EUR33.5 million acquisition of four hotels in Warsaw, Kraków, Łódź and Lublin from Covivio.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Błażej Czwarnok
4
Błażej Czwarnok
4
Band 4

Błażej Czwarnok regularly assists with the acquisition and disposal of commercial property assets for both domestic and international clients.

Błażej Czwarnok is a very well mannered and business-oriented lawyer.

Błażej Czwarnok has a high level of personal skills.

Błażej Czwarnok has strategic thinking and ability to provide practical solutions.

Rafał Osetek
5
Rafał Osetek
5
Band 5

Rafał Osetek is a counsel in Gide's Warsaw office, with significant experience in assisting clients with negotiating real estate transactions and lease agreements, as well as advising on development projects.

He is always focused on getting the deal done. He cares deeply about the client’s interests, but is also able to point out when our expectations go too far. He is very bright and intelligent.

Rafał is easy to work with, really responsive and easy to understand.

He combines in-depth legal knowledge with strong business acumen.

Rafał Osetek was pivotal in several difficult deals. He is fast and thorough.

Rafał Osetek is an exceptional lawyer with the right spirit to represent clients' best interest.

Aleksandra Kobylińska
Aleksandra Kobylińska
Associates to watch

Aleksandra Kobylińska is an associate to watch, who is well placed to advise local and international clients on a range of real estate matters, including lease agreements and sales of retail properties.

Aleksandra Kobylińska performs her tasks with the utmost care and accuracy.

Aleksandra Kobylińska is a very meticulous and orderly person.

Aleksandra Kobylińska is always well-prepared for meetings, meets agreed deadlines, knows every detail of the transaction and is extremely well-organised.

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Gide Loyrette Nouel

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Błażej Czwarnok
4
Błażej Czwarnok
4
Band 4
Rafał Osetek
5
Rafał Osetek
5
Band 5
Aleksandra Kobylińska
Aleksandra Kobylińska
Associates to watch