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Taylor Wessing Poland
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Poland > Banking and finance Tier 3

The ‘outstanding’ Zbigniew Korba leads the banking and finance group at Taylor Wessing Poland, which provides lenders and borrowers with transactional support, and financial institutions with regulatory advice, including on restructuring strategies. Łukasz Szymański is another key name, and oversees the regulatory side of the practice. Counsel Michał Kulig joined the team from Wolf Theiss in May 2023 with a focus on commercial real estate finance, while counsel Marta Gocał departed the firm in February 2023 for an in-house position.

Practice head(s):

Zbigniew Korba

Other key lawyers:

Łukasz Szymański; Antoni Goraj; Marta Gocał; Paweł Skura; Michał Kulig

Testimonials

‘Good communication, excellent analytical skills, and strong knowledge of the law.’

‘Łukasz Szymański is dutiful, flexible and helpful.’

Łukasz Szymański and Zbigniew Korba created a strong team of lawyers. Their practice is focused on the needs of the client, close collaboration, and a flexible approach.’

‘It seems they form a solid, well-integrated team enjoying what they are doing and making all parties around feel good. I perceive them as very professional advisors and admire working with them, both in the due diligence stage and finance documentation negotiations.’

‘They are very knowledgeable but practical and business oriented, punctual and detailed.’

‘They perform their roles perfectly. Michał Kulig and Paweł Skura are totally engaged in day-to-day works, and partner Zbigniew Korba is proactive on each material step in the transaction, always finding solutions satisfactory to both parties and pushing the process forward. Working with them is always a pleasure.’

‘Zbigniew Korba is outstanding at finding workable solutions where clients have already giving up hope in completing a project in time.’

‘Zbigniew Korba and his team are very professional, they make things happen quickly and we have trust in their abilities to deliver best services. For our fund, cooperating with Taylor Wessing makes us look good in front of our clients.’

Key clients

Bank Pekao S.A.

CentralNic Group Plc

VeloBank S.A.

TFI PZU S.A.

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

IFIS Finance sp. z o.o.

PKO Bank Polski S.A.

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

Santander Bank Polska S.A.

Alior Bank S.A.

ING Bank Śląski S.A.

ING Lease (Polska) sp. z o.o.

PZU S.A., PZU Życie S.A.

TFI PFR S.A.

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego

mBank Hipoteczny S.A.

Opal CF sp. z o.o.

Mercedes-Benz Bank Polska S.A.

Banca IFIS S.p.A.

Claret Capital Partners

Work highlights

  • Advised a consortium of eight lenders on the refinancing of Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A. in a sustainability-linked loan of PLN1.65bn.
  • Advised Raiffeisen Bank International on the sale of Ferio Legnica shopping centre and related financing to Focus Estate Fund.
  • Advised a major bank on the implementation of EBA Guidelines and on the role and responsibilities of the AML/CFT compliance officer.

Poland > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3

The ‘excellent‘ team at Taylor Wessing Poland is known for its extensive expertise in the regulations governing the advertising of medical devices on both an EU-wide and domestic level. The team also has a great deal of experience in handling the filing of trade marks and trade mark portfolio management. Issues surrounding the launching of clinical trials for medical devices are another area of strength. Przemysław Walasek leads the team with his exceptional knowledge of sector-specific IP, data protection, and technology issues. Bartosz Świdrak counts many major medical devices, food, and pharmaceutical companies among his core clients.

Practice head(s):

Przemysław Walasek

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Taylor Wessing Poland understood and explained the new publicity and advertising law in an excellent way. They are one of the experts in that field.’

‘The team was really nice, everyone solved quickly my doubts. They are very proactive, too, and keep you in the loop with new updates that might interest you, especially Bartosz Świdrak.’

‘Excellent team, very open to new ideas, accessible and responsive.’

Key clients

Estheticon (Multiestetica)

Polpharma

Knapp AG

Biotest AG

BTL Polska

Theramex

Apotex

Sight Sciences

Align Technology

Biomaxima S.A.

InspireMD

Work highlights

  • Advising Align Technology on advertising rules.
  • Advised Polpharma on intellectual property issues, in particular on contributory liability for patent infringement under Polish law.
  • Assisted Sight Sciences with launching clinical trials for medical devices, including drafting and negotiating clinical trial agreements with research sites and investigators in Poland.

Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

In addition to advising clients on public M&A, capital markets, and regulatory issues, the team at Taylor Wessing Poland handles related competition and compliance matters. The group is skilled at supporting clients with mandates relevant to the entire company lifecycle, from formation and early-stage joint venture funding, to investment deals and exits. Olav Nemling and Andrzej Mikosz jointly head the practice, which saw the promotion of Marta Janowska to senior associate in May 2023.

Practice head(s):

Olav Nemling; Andrzej Mikosz

Other key lawyers:

Jakub Pitera; Marta Janowska; Katarzyna Matusiak; Patrycja Sojka

Testimonials

‘Detailed knowledge of Polish corporate culture and regulations, well translated for international investors.’

‘All the TW Poland people we have interacted with have been highly professional and knowledgeable. In particular, Olav Nemling.’

Key clients

PZU S.A.

TFI PZU S.A.

MLP Group S.A.

BioMaxima S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU S.A. on the merger of the acquiring company, with Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Energia S.A.
  • Advised MLP Group S.A. on the establishment of a new bond issuance programme under which the company will be able to issue bonds in EUR and PLN, in more than one series, for a total amount of up to €100m.
  • Advised a global technology equity venture capital firm on its investment in a Polish software company.

Poland > Intellectual property Tier 4

The IP practice at Taylor Wessing Poland is well equipped to handle a range of advisory, regulatory and litigious matters, as well as general trade mark portfolio management. The team has particular expertise in the gaming and life sciences sectors, especially on trade mark and patent-related matters. The practice is headed up by Przemyslaw Walasek, who brings expertise in internet domain infringement and IP disputes to his role. Bartosz Świdrak is also a key member of the team, providing knowledge of the life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Practice head(s):

Przemysław Walasek

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘I appreciate the team’s integrity and moral standing.’

‘I have always experienced a very professional service, always responsive, on time and effective.’

Key clients

Polpharma

William Grant & Sons Limited

Comcast Corporation

Exit Games GmbH

Tama Group

Aquarius Management

Adobe

TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited

CD Projekt Red/GOG

Work highlights

  • Representing a famous cartoonist and graphic artist in a copyright infringement case.
  • Advising Polpharma on intellectual property issues, in particular on contributory liability for patent infringement under Polish law.

Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 6

Alternative dispute resolution is a core area of focus for the team at Taylor Wessing Poland, as is demonstrated by managing partner and practice head Ewelina Stobiecka‘s role as co-founder of the International Mediation Centre; she is praised for her ‘deep and experiential understanding of dispute resolution’. Intellectual property disputes are an area of strength for the group.

Practice head(s):

Ewelina Stobiecka

Other key lawyers:

Krystian Stanasiuk; Sebastian Morgała

Testimonials

‘We have been using TW Poland’s services for more than two years now on a various array of engagements and they have proved to be a trusted partner, with quick turnaround times, good quality of lawyers engaged on the matters raised by us, and an overall great collaboration.’

‘What stands out and what I always value when working with outside counsels is availability and quick response times; quality of the advice provided; and the ability to think creatively when standard solutions are not enough. I have only positive things to say about the individuals from the TW Poland office.’

‘Client care. Fast response time. A team of experts always matched to the specificity of the problem.’

‘Definitely recommend Ewelina Stobiecka; high level of professionalism and competence.’

‘Taylor Wessing’s team has carved out a niche for itself in providing unrivalled legal solutions. What sets it apart is its holistic approach to dispute resolution. Rather than simply navigating the stormy waters of litigation, they strive to understand the unique needs of each client and, where possible, implement alternative dispute resolution methods.’

‘Ewelina Stobiecka embodies a unique blend of attributes that set her apart in the legal arena. Her deep and experiential understanding of dispute resolution ensures that she knows both the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ behind complex legal processes and decisions. Her proactive and innovative approach is evident not only in her role as a certified commercial mediator, but also as a co-founder and coordinator of the International Mediation Centre in Poland.’

‘The Taylor Wessing team stands out in the market for its expertise in alternative dispute resolution, and in particular for its advocacy of mediation as a powerful tool for resolving business disputes.’

‘Ewelina Stobiecka immerses herself in each case, using her legal acumen, extensive knowledge and a range of essential soft skills that are critical to business dispute resolution. She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to promoting standards of business dispute resolution based on dialogue and mutual understanding.’

Key clients

Illustratus Sàrl

Villeroy & Boch

Bystronic

Rabo Trading Germany GmbH

Work highlights

  • Representing cartoonist and graphic artist Grzegorz Rosiński in a copyright infringement case.
  • Representing a client which has become the victim of fraud in the food market.
  • Represented a client which became the victim of a business email compromise scam.

The firm: Founded in 1986 and formerly known as e|n|w|c Attorneys at Law, Taylor Wessing CEE today is the CEE/SEE Competence Centre of Taylor Wessing, a leading international law firm with more than 1,200 lawyers working across 33 offices in 20 countries. Taylor Wessing is a full-service law firm, working with clients in the world’s most dynamic industries. The firm takes a single-minded approach to advising its clients, helping them succeed by thinking innovatively about their business issues. A focus on the industries of tomorrow has enabled Taylor Wessing to develop market-leading expertise in technology, media and communications, life sciences, private wealth and energy.

Taylor Wessing CEE has offices in Bratislava, Brno, Budapest, Kiev, Klagenfurt, Prague, Vienna and Warsaw and advises investors in Central and Eastern Europe from the initial stages of their projects onwards.Its lawyers all have international experience. Their familiarity with the rules of the game and the local cultures in these emerging markets play an important part in the success of the work for these clients. Taylor Wessing CEE is committed to providing its clients with top quality advice and service both on the basis of long-term relationships and in connection with individual legal projects. Teams of specialists deliver rapid and reliable legal and business advice.

International work: With eight offices in six CEE countries, Taylor Wessing CEE shows great competence in Central and Eastern Europe. An Italian Desk exists in Budapest, Kiev, Vienna and Warsaw. In addition, Taylor Wessing has a further 25 offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and has particular expertise in advising clients in North America, Brazil and India.

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Banking and finance
Commercial
Competition, EU and trade
Compliance
Corporate, M&A and capital markets
Dispute resolution
Employment, pensions and mobility
Environmental, planning and regulatory
IP/IT
Private client
Projects
Real estate and construction
Restructuring and corporate recovery
Tax
Photo Name Position Profile
Jan Adamus photo Mr Jan Adamus Jan is a senior assicate at Taylor Wessing. He focuses on leading…
Antoni Goraj  photo Mr Antoni Goraj Antoni is a proficient banking & finance lawyer with a special focus…
Magdalena Jaczewska-Żurek photo Ms Magdalena Jaczewska-Żurek Magdalena is a senior associate at Taylor Wessing. She is a member…
Marta Janowska photo Ms Marta Janowska Marta is mainly active in Compliance and also supports clients in Corporate,…
Konrad Kohutek photo Dr Konrad Kohutek Konrad Kohutek is a counsel at Taylor Wessing Warsaw in Poland. He…
Zbigniew Korba photo Mr Zbigniew Korba Zbigniew is a partner at Taylor Wessing  and heads the Banking &…
Katarzyna Matusiak photo Ms Katarzyna Matusiak Katarzyna Matusiak is a senior associate and a member of the Corporate,…
Andrzej Mikosz photo Mgr Andrzej Mikosz Andrzej Mikosz is a partner in the Corporate, M&A and Capital Markets…
Olav Nemling photo Mr Olav Nemling Olav Nemling is a partner at Taylor Wessing Warsaw, Poland. He specialises…
Jakub Pitera photo Dr Jakub Pitera Jakub Pitera is a partner in the corporate/M&A & capital markets team…
Marcin Przybysz photo Mr Marcin Przybysz Marcin Przybysz is a senior associate at Taylor Wessing in Warsaw, Poland.…
Anna Rataj photo Dr Anna Rataj Anna Rataj is a senior associate and a member of the Corporate,…
Marcin Sroga photo Mr Marcin Sroga Marcin Sroga is a counsel and a member of the Tax team…
Krystian Stanasiuk photo Mr Krystian Stanasiuk Krystian Stanasiuk is a partner at Taylor Wessing Warsaw, Poland. He specialises…
Ewelina Stobiecka photo Ms Ewelina Stobiecka Ewelina Stobiecka is a partner at Taylor Wessing in Poland. She heads…
Łukasz Szymański photo Mr Łukasz Szymański Łukasz is a renowned legal expert on the Polish market and even…
Przemyslaw Walasek photo Mr Przemyslaw Walasek Przemysław Walasek is a partner at Taylor Wessing in Warsaw and Head…
Marcin Zimny photo Mr Marcin Zimny Marcin Zimny is a counsel at Taylor Wessing in Warsaw, Poland. Having…
Bartosz Świdrak photo Mr Bartosz Świdrak Bartosz is a senior associate in the IP/IT team, having in-depth experience…
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Taylor Wessing advised MLP Group on the next bond issue

The Warsaw team of the international law firm Taylor Wessing provided comprehensive legal advice to MLP Group S.A., one of the leading developers of logistics and production space, in connection with the public offering of bonds for EUR 20 million and their introduction to trading on the alternative market Catalyst.