Linklaters has advised Investika Real Estate Fund and its joint venture partner Bud Holdings on the acquisition of a 212,500-square-meter logistics portfolio in Poland from commercial real estate developer 7R. A&O Shearman reportedly advised 7R.

Historically, Poland’s Renewable Energy Sources (RES) sector has relied heavily on long-term project finance, with loan tenors of 15-18 years from project completion. In the current local financial landscape, high interest rates persist with WIBOR remaining elevated despite attempts at correction, and the cost of long-term interest rate swaps continuing to soar.

For years, Poland has held the unenviable position of leading the race in delays when implementing various EU laws, especially in the digital sector. This has resulted, and continues to result, in multimillion-euro fines that Poland is compelled to pay to the EU.

Employers often find themselves contemplating whether they should disclose the reasons for an employee’s termination to the entire workforce. While the motivations behind this consideration can be well-intentioned – such as educating remaining employees about unacceptable behaviors, promoting transparency, and preventing the spread of misinformation, there are legal implications to take into account.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

Schoenherr has advised VetPlanet on its acquisition of Vetos-Farma from the Okoniewski family. Ecovis reportedly advised the sellers.

Former Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe Vice-President of the Management Board Lukasz Mlynarkiewicz has joined Kochanski & Partners as a Partner in its Infrastructure, Energy, Environment, and ESG Practice Group and will also serve as the Head of the Nuclear Energy Practice.

MFW Fialek has advised Hartenberg Capital on its acquisition of a controlling stake in 4Kraft and its subsidiaries, 4Kraft LLC and Suzhou Kinderkraft Trading. Zhong Lun reportedly advised Hartenberg Capital as well. JLSW Janaszczyk Lis i Wspolnicy advised 4Kraft.

CK Legal Chabasiewicz Kowalska has advised PragmaGO on its issuance of four-year secured bonds of series D2.

Schoenherr has advised Assa Abloy on its acquisition of Roger. Krassowski advised Roger and its founders.

CMS has advised Stock Polska on leasing 57,000 square meters of warehouse space at 7R Park Lublin East I. Norton Rose Fulbright advised 7R.

CK Legal Chabasiewicz Kowalska has advised Genesis Capital Equity's Genesis Private Equity Fund IV on PFX Group's acquisition of the Televisor Group. MJH Moskwa, Jarmul, Haladyj i Partnerzy advised the Televisor Group.

Linklaters has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on mBank's PLN 1.5 billion additional tier 1 bond issuance. Clifford Chance reportedly advised mBank.

Penteris has advised Summus Capital on the acquisition of the Lakeside office building in Warsaw from real estate developer Atenor. Schoenherr advised Erste Group Bank as the financing institution. Baker McKenzie reportedly advised Atenor.

Former Hogan Lovells Partners Beata Balas-Noszczyk, Tomasz Grygorczuk, and Bartosz Romanowski have joined DWF.

KWKR has advised Digital Ocean Ventures Starter on the formation of a venture capital investment fund under PFR Ventures' PFR Starter 2.0 program.

MFW Fialek has advised Enterprise Investors on the acquisition of the Srodmiescie-Bialy Kamien private healthcare facility in Poland.

DWF has advised EDF Renewables on the acquisition and development of a 120-megawatt battery energy Storage project from Huffington Invest Group. Sole practitioner Artur Skiba reportedly advised the seller.