Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
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Provided by Linklaters
Linklaters' Warsaw office is widely recognised for its extensive expertise in advising on a diverse array of banking, projects, and capital markets transactions.
The practice at Linklaters covers all forms of financing transactions, including structured financing, project finance, real estate finance, bilateral and syndicated credit facilities, debt restructuring, as well as corporate acquisitions (both listed and unlisted) and capital markets engagements (which include rights issues, convertible and exchangeable bonds, hybrid products, regulatory capital, EMTN programmes, and securitisations).
With its profound experience in advising lenders, issuers, sponsors, and borrowers, Linklaters is adept at anticipating and responding to the needs of any party involved in a transaction. The firm provides advice on matters of both Polish and English law concerning banking, projects, and capital market transactions. Moreover, the department benefits from the robust support of Linklaters' global network, enabling it to advise on multi-jurisdictional transactions effectively.
Chambers Review
Linklaters houses a highly regarded team which is known for its capabilities in cross-border mandates in the region and offers Warsaw-based English law expertise. The law firm is experienced in a range of financing and refinancing transactions, including real estate, project and acquisition finance. The legal practice is instructed by prominent lenders, including bank consortiums and development funds and additionally assists borrowers, particularly in the energy sector.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised TAURON Polska Energia on a PLN4 billion sustainability-linked loan from a consortium of Polish and international banks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters leave no question and no matter unanswered, regardless of the topic. They always provide a timely response, include what they see on the market currently and propose a strategy how to negotiate terms to the benefit of the client."
"They have a sound understanding of the business concepts; they are commercial lawyers, they know what's behind a decision and are able to communicate in non-legal language."
"Linklaters' deal team seems to be well coordinated. There's always a member of the team available to talk to and they all seem to know what they are talking about, regardless if you're talking to a partner or junior. Each member seems to be aware of all the topics and issues as they arise as they communicate a lot amongst themselves and pass on information to each other."
"They did extremely well in supporting us on a complicated transaction project. They were very commercial, very proactive in their working style, and responsive."
"Linklaters may not be the cheapest firm in the Polish market but it is good value for money and we felt it was a fair price at the end."
"Linklaters leave no question and no matter unanswered, regardless of the topic. They always provide a timely response, include what they see on the market currently and propose a strategy how to negotiate terms to the benefit of the client."
"They have a sound understanding of the business concepts; they are commercial lawyers, they know what's behind a decision and are able to communicate in non-legal language."
"Linklaters' deal team seems to be well coordinated. There's always a member of the team available to talk to and they all seem to know what they are talking about, regardless if you're talking to a partner or junior. Each member seems to be aware of all the topics and issues as they arise as they communicate a lot amongst themselves and pass on information to each other."
"They did extremely well in supporting us on a complicated transaction project. They were very commercial, very proactive in their working style, and responsive."
"Linklaters may not be the cheapest firm in the Polish market but it is good value for money and we felt it was a fair price at the end."
Notable Practitioners
Jarosław Miller is a highly regarded lawyer who receives extensive recognition for the depth of his expertise in a broad range of financing matters.
"Jarosław Miller is a prominent person and fantastic lawyer."
"Jarosław Miller is an excellent lawyer: he is experienced and knowledgeable, with very strong communication skills and abilities to manage difficult negotiations."
Adrian Horne advises international banks and corporates on a range of cross-border financing deals, including corporate refinancings. He is a UK-qualified lawyer.
Joanna Gawlicka advises clients on real estate financing and asset finance matters.
"Joanna Gawlicka was hands-on, dedicated, knowledgeable and provided good advice."
"She is very good when it comes to knowing Polish market practice and what the regulators want and how it will behave. That is fantastic in a jurisdiction we are not as familiar with and she is very good at hand-holding and pre-empting questions."
"Joanna Gawlicka provided the highest level of service."
Head of department Marta Domino rises in the rankings on the back of impressive work highlights and positive market feedback. She assists clients with project financing and corporate loans in the renewables space. Her broad experience also covers structured finance and asset finance transactions.
"Marta Domino convinced us on the strategy side and did a good job supporting us in negotiations. It was comfortable for me to have a reliable partner by my side who provided real support."
"Marta Domino has been present in the market for many years and is very competent and good to work with."
Managing associate Maciej Chęciński enters the rankings as an associate to watch who is known in the market. He stands out for his high levels of activity supporting on seminal project finance, real estate finance and corporate loan transactions.
"Maciej Chęciński has been visible on several transactions and is a helpful and reliable person who is always nice to work with."
"I had a good impression from working with him and noticed that he has good experience in energy financing."
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
Poland
Members
Provided by Linklaters
Katarzyna Lesińska
Maciej Pietroń
Marcin Nowak
Head of Department