On June 22, 2023, the Polish telecommunications regulator (the President of UKE) announced an auction of 3,6 GHZ frequencies intended for the 5G network. The auction will consist of a few phases, including submissions of initial bids, a formal assessment, trial auctions, auctions, and reservations of frequencies. It is expected that the auction will be settled this year. Despite the announced plans, the auction is affected by significant cybersecurity issues which have yet to be resolved.
Baker McKenzie Successful for OGP Gaz-System Before General Court of the European Union
Baker McKenzie has successfully represented Operator Gazociagow Przesylowych Gaz-System before the General Court of the European Union in a dispute concerning a decision of the Board of Appeal of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators.
Adam Kowalczyk Joins Allen & Overy Warsaw as Partner
Former Bird & Bird Partner Adam Kowalczyk has joined the Litigation practice in Allen & Overy’s Warsaw office as a Partner. Also joining with Kowalczyk are Counsel Grzegorz Kostrzewa and Lawyers Jacek Becker and Mateusz Kosowicz.
SSK&W Advises bValue on Vidoc Security Lab Investment
SSK&W has advised bValue on its investment in Poland's Vidoc Security Lab.
WKB and Wolf Theiss Advise on PGE Energia Odnawialna Acquisition of Zalesie Wind Farm
WKB Lawyers has advised PGE Energia Odnawialna on its acquisition of the 24.85-megawatt Zalesie wind farm. Wolf Theiss advised the LongWing Energy Group on the sale.
Clifford Chance Advises Helios Energy Investments on Sale of Wind Farm to Equinor
Clifford Chance has advised Helios Energy Investments on the sale of the 26-megawatt Wilko Wind Farm in Poland to Equinor. Reportedly, DLA Piper advised Equinor.
Clifford Chance and DZP Advise on PAD RES Sale of Genowefa Photovoltaic Farm to Grupa Enea
Clifford Chance has advised PAD RES on its sale of the Genowefa photovoltaic farm to Grupa Enea. DZP Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka advised Enea.
B2RLaw Advises White Star Real Estate on Sale of Companies to Renters.pl
B2RLaw has advised White Star Real Estate on its sale of a group of companies from the short-term lease market sector to Renters.pl. DLA Piper reportedly advised Renters on the deal.
Greenberg Traurig and Baker McKenzie Advise on Cyfrowy Polsat Series E Bond Issuance
Greenberg Traurig has advised Cyfrowy Polsat on the issuance of sustainability-linked series E bonds with an aggregate nominal value of PLN 820 million. Baker McKenzie advised the Trigon Brokerage House, Bank Pekao, and Santander Bank Polska on managing the issuance.
Clifford Chance Advises Hillwood on Warehouse Parks Construction Financing
Clifford Chance has advised Hillwood on over EUR 89 million in financing from Bank Pekao for the construction of three warehouse parks in Poland. Reportedly, CMS advised Bank Pekao.
White & Case Advises Asseco Poland on PLN 1.2 Billion Shares Buy-Back
White & Case has advised Asseco Poland on a shares buy-back via an invitation for current shareholders to submit offers for the sale of their shares.
The Ebb and Flow of Poland's Fortunes: A Buzz Interview with Krzysztof Wiater of NGL Legal
In response to evolving global dynamics, Poland's legal sector is undergoing significant changes, according to NGL Legal Partner Krzysztof Wiater who highlights the region's increased commercial activity, driven by defense and energy projects, as well as a generational shift in business.
MFW Fialek Advises Shareholders of Dom Whisky Group on Sale to United Beverages
MFW Fialek has advised the shareholders of Dom Whisky Group, including Premium Brands Spirits, CBMAX Spirits, and Premium Brands, on the sale to United Beverages. Reportedly MJH Moskwa, Jarmul, Haladyj, and Partners advised United Beverages.
Linklaters and SSW Pragmatic Solutions Advise on USD 5.2 Billion Financing for Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm
Linklaters has advised a group of commercial lenders, export credit agencies, and multilateral financial institutions on the development and USD 5.2 billion non-recourse green financing for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm. Hogan Lovells advised the borrowers. SSW Pragmatic Solutions advised Baltic Power.
SKJB Advises on 7R’s Sale of City Flex Gdansk II Logistics Park to GLP Europe
SKJB has advised on 7R’s sale of the City Flex Gdansk II logistics park to GLP Europe. Reportedly, White & Case advised GLP Europe.
Clifford Chance Advises on mBank’s EUR 750 Million EUR Green Bonds Issue
Clifford Chance has advised Commerzbank and other joint lead managers on the issue of green senior non-preferred bonds with a total nominal value of EUR 750 million by mBank. Reportedly, Allen & Overy advised mBank.
Joanna Bernat Joins Crido as Partner and Head of Energy
Former Banasik Wozniak i Wspolnicy Partner Joanna Bernat has joined Crido in Warsaw as a Partner and the firm's Head of Energy.
Klaudia Krolak Joins Greenberg Traurig’s Warsaw Office as Partner
Former Linklaters Counsel Klaudia Krolak has joined Greenberg Traurig’s Poland office as a Partner.