Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP > Warsaw, Poland > Firm Profile

Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP
Plac Trzech Krzyży 10/14
00-499 Warsaw
Poland

Poland > Insurance Tier 1

Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP‘s impressive client roster covers the entirety of the insurance industry, and spans life and non-life insurers and reinsurers, financial institutions, banks, and intermediaries. The practice offers clients advice on a vast range of mandates, from product work and distribution, financing, and outsourcing, to M&A transactions, reorganisations, insurance business transfers, and reinsurance, as well as handling regulatory mandates. Jointly leading the group are managing partner Beata Balas-Noszczyk, head of the corporate and finance group, and counsel Bartosz Romanowski, chair of the financial institutions and insurance sector department. According to one client, Balas-Noszczyk ‘has exceptional knowledge of the financial market and especially the insurance sector’. Senior associate Karol Ruszkowski is notable for his work on the legal aspects of co-operations between insurers and banks.

Practice head(s):

Beata Balas-Noszczyk; Bartosz Romanowski

Other key lawyers:

Karol Ruszkowski; Dorota Walerjan

Testimonials

‘Deep knowledge of the industry. Very effective communication, quick decision making and recommendations.’

‘Beata Balas-Noszczyk has exceptional knowledge of the financial market and especially the insurance sector; ability to assess matters in a very broad perspective and propose a variety of business solutions. Very transparent communication.’

‘Very good business understanding, very solution oriented and always understand what the client is looking for.’

‘The team is always involved in the case they are working on – from the beginning of the notification and confirmation of the start of work to establishing that we have received what we expected. The support we receive is always at a very high level. Meetings organised at the beginning of work give us the opportunity to determine what we are asking for.’

‘Bartosz Romanowski is always 100% committed to the matter, has knowledge and extensive experience in the field of insurance and solutions related to the consortium model. He is the best insurance legal advisor we have ever worked with. The material received is always of the highest quality and on time. He was able to properly support us in the negotiations with insurance companies.’

‘Excellent legal skills and the best knowledge about the regulatory framework.’

‘Dorota Walerjan is the best advisor we have ever worked with; thanks to her commitment, experience and knowledge, we always receive the highest support.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the insurance and banking sector, high ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into business efficient solutions combined with transparent and clear communication.’

Key clients

Nationale-Nederlanden Group

Wefox Insurance AG

Digital Care Sp. z o.o.

mBank S.A.

Credit Agricole Group

Bank Millennium S.A.

PSA Finance Polska Sp. z o.o.

CACI Life dac, CACI Non-Life dac

Lloyd’s Group

Stellantis Assurance

D.A.S. Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń Ochrony Prawnej S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Bank Millennium S.A. on a strategic bancassurance partnership and on the sale of shares in Millennium Financial Services sp. z o.o.
  • Advised the Nationale-Nederlanden Group on issues connected to the reverse merger process of heavily regulated and supervised life insurance companies.
  • Advised Digital Care Group on the process of obtaining a license to pursue insurance activities.

Poland > Tax Tier 1

Underpinned by a global network, the tax practice at Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP takes full advantage of its cross-border capabilities to assist clients with matters pertaining to international tax law. The team has expertise in the finance, insurance, IT, technology, and real estate and construction sectors. Andrzej Dębiec leads the practice, and brings significant experience handling optimisation projects, tax planning, M&A transaction structuring and disputes before the tax authorities and courts to his role. Zbigniew Marczyk is another active member of the practice and is well regarded for his knowledge of the tax aspects of the true-sale securitisation of receivables and other asset-backed securities transactions.

Practice head(s):

Andrzej Dębiec

Other key lawyers:

Zbigniew Marczyk; Dorota Walerjan; Jan Starybrat

Testimonials

‘The tax practice team members represent the highest professional standards. They constantly deliver premium support and are focused on finding the best solution regardless of the circumstances.’

‘Jan Starybrat – focused on detail and finding the best solution, takes ownership, very reponsive.’

‘Andrzej Dębiec – experienced, leads the practice.’

‘Good technical knowledge in the securitisation area.’

Key clients

ABC Data

Aberdeen

Aecom

Alstom

Amazon

Amstar

Aqua Ventures International

Auchan

AVON

BNP Paribas Bank Polska (and other companies from BNP’s Group )

Bank PKO BP

BBI Development (and its group companies)

Berlin HYP

BDO

Booking Holdings

CalPERS: California Public Employees’ Retirement System

Cintra

Citigroup

Compensa

Corning

Corum XL

CPI Property Group

Credit Agricole Group

Cronimet

D.A.S.

Digital Care

Dover

EAA

Edenred

EFL (Europejski Fundusz Leasingowy)

EINS

EMF

Eneris

Equinix

ERGO Group

FlixBus

FMS-WM

Friedrichs Company (Gottfried Friedrichs KG)

Ghelamco

Google

Hestia Capital Holding LLC

HOCHTIEF Group

Honeywell

IKB

ING

Intel

Intrum Justitia

JP Morgan

iSource

Kredyt Inkaso

Lafarge

Leoff Holding / Gutenberg Capital

Lesaffre

MARS

Marubeni

Markem Imaje

mBank (Commerzbank Group)

McKinsey

MicroVention

Millennium Bank

Moliera 2 (IT Fashion)

Mondial Assistance

Mylan (Viatris)

Nattopharma

Nexity

Nationale Nederlanden Group / NN Group

Nordea

Novelpay

Onstage

One Versicherung

Panattoni

PATRIZIA Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft

Perkin Elmer

PLL LOT / Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT (member of Polish Aviation Group)

PPF

Provident

PSA Group

PZU Group

Rabot Dutilleul

RNGL

Santander Group

Saur

StormHarbour

Taulia

Uber B.V./ Uber Poland

Unicredit Bank

Unilink

Viatris

Vinted

Warta

Waterland

Webuild (previously Astaldi)

Whelen Engineering

Willis

Zepter

Złota 44

Work highlights

  • Advised Santander Corporate and Investment Banking, on the securitisation of a portfolio of auto lease receivables originated by VEHIS FIN1 SP. Z O.O.
  • Assisted Bank Millennium S.A. with the establishment of a long-term strategic business partnership with a third-party insurance partner, Europa (Talanx Group), as well as the conclusion of an agreement to sell 80% of the shares in Millennium Financial Services to Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie Europa S.A. and Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń Europa S.A.
  • Assisted PerkinElmer with a global reorganisation in which the PerkinElmer group of companies divested selected business lines to another group.

Poland > Competition/antitrust Tier 2

The team at Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP frequently represents clients in antitrust proceedings before the Polish Competition Authority and the European Commission, as well as in appeals and private enforcement cases. Its offering also extends to advisory services, including on merger filings and control processes. Assisting clients during dawn raids and investigations is another key area of work for the group. Counsel Piotr Skurzyński sits at the helm of the group.

Practice head(s):

Piotr Skurzyński

Other key lawyers:

Bartłomiej Wyjatek; Hanna Parkot

Testimonials

‘They have a very good understanding of the way our business works – we do not need to spend time on detailed explanations, everything clicked straight away. It is important for us that in emergency situations they are available to provide advice at short notice.’

‘The leader of the team, Piotr Skurzyński, has great experience and direct contact with the relevant authorities, but is also experienced in acting before Polish courts. I value his ability to seek and find creative solutions. Also, great interpersonal skills and overall very nice to work with.’

‘Hogan Lovells provides us with support in competition law. It has the capabilities to minimise legal risk exposure, with limited impact on business goals.’

‘Piotr Skurzyński is the best in class, specialising in antitrust law. Combination of his attitudes, including expertise, experience and orientation towards business needs makes cooperation with him an extraordinary experience.’

‘Credible and highly experienced team.’

‘Very practical and goal oriented.’

‘Piotr Skurzyński is a decent and reliable lawyer.’

Key clients

Uber

Santander Consumer Bank

Intel

BNP Paribas

Mars

Kraft Heinz

Ford

Castorama

Makro Cash and Carry Polska S.A.

Saur

Hitachi Energy

mBank

Nationale Nederlanden Insurance

Nike

PVH Europe

Air Products

Ergo Group

Raiffeisen Centrobank AG

Groupon

Veolia

Avon

Polska Organizacja Handlu I Dystrybucji

Polska Izba Ubezpieczeń

Douglas

Grupa Pracuj

Work highlights

  • Representing Veolia Energia Warszawa in cartel proceedings before the Polish Competition Authority and subsequent court proceedings.
  • Represented Santander Consumer Bank in a proceeding before the Polish Competition Authority concerning consumer protection issues and representing the Bank in the appeal against the decision to impose a fine of approximately €10m.
  • Assisting ID Logistics with securing the unconditional clearance decision of the Polish Competition Authority for the acquisition of Spedimex, a Polish logistics operator.

Poland > Banking and finance Tier 3

Securitisation expert Piotr Zawiślak leads the banking and debt capital markets group at Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP. The team's client roster includes banks, lenders, credit enhancers, sponsors and borrowers. The team’s offering is wide ranging, extending from bilateral facilities to complex syndicated financings, and the group has notable strengths in the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Practice head(s):

Piotr Zawiślak

Key clients

mBank S.A.

Citibank N.A.

BNP Paribas Group

Norddeutsche Landesbank Hypothekenbank

Deutsche Hypothekenbank

Santander Bank Polska S.A.

Standard Chartered Bank

Berlin Hyp AG

Bank Millennium S.A.

Oriens private equity fund

Citigroup Global Markets Limited

ING Bank N.V.

Work highlights

  • Advising Bank Millennium S.A. on the establishment of a long-term bancassurance cooperation, as well as on the conclusion of an agreement to sell 80% of its shares in Millennium Financial Services sp. z o.o. to Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie Europa S.A. and Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń Europa S.A.
  • Advising Norddeutsche Landesbank and Deutsche Hypo on their merger and integration process.
  • Advising Oriens, a private equity fund, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Transystem S.A.

Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP utilises its global network to provide clients with a seamless cross-border offering. Sectors of note for the team include the IT and technology, automotive, finance and insurance, pharmaceutical, and real estate industries. Managing partner Beata Balas-Noszczyk plays an active role in the M&A team, which is led by counsel Tomasz Żak, who has further expertise in reorganisations and corporate governance matters. Counsel Tomasz Grygorczuk leads the commercial offering. Marek Wroniak  retired in January 2023.

Practice head(s):

Beata Balas-Noszczyk; Tomasz Żak; Tomasz Grygorczuk

Other key lawyers:

Piotr Kwasiborski; Tomasz Pietrzak

Testimonials

‘Very professional and pragmatic. Very dedicated to the subject matter.’

‘High professionalism, high expertise and always prudent.’

‘The teams have shown excellent aptitude at dealing with the complex construction they were being faced with. We have specifically appreciated the dedication of the team, constant availability of key staff members, and excellent capacity at dealing with specific issues encountered in the countries involved with our deal.’

‘Outstanding command of all legal and fiscal technical parameters of the transaction.’

‘Partners’ and associates’ capacity to think out of the box and come up with innovative recommendations.’

Key clients

Nationale Nederlanden

Daimler Group

Oriens private equity fund

Intel

HR Group

International Finance Corporation

mFinanse S.A. and mBank S.A.

Interpublic Group

IBM

Viatris

Arcus Infrastructure Partners

Nutreco

Nissan

New Look Retailers

Novelpay

Revvity

MoneyGram

Honeywell

ERGO Group

ABC Technologies

BBI Development S.A.

Vestas Development

DTEK Renovables

Weener Plastics Group

Creative Associates International

Astaris

Negomarkets

J&J Worldwide Services

Labcorp

Panattoni Group

Saur Polska

ABC Automotive

ID Logistics Group

Neogen Corporation

Nova Ventures

D.A.S. Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń Ochrony Prawnej S.A.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Polish Development Fund

Work highlights

  • Advising ID Logistics France SAS on the purchase of Spedimex sp. z o. o.
  • Advising Nissan Automotive Europe SAS on the Polish legal and tax aspects of a project concerning the Polish branch of Nissan’s Hungarian commercial entity, Nissan Sales Central & Eastern Europe Kereskedelmi.
  • Advising Oriens PE Fund on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Transystem S.A.

Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP boasts a ‘a very strong litigation team providing exceptional services’ in the financial, manufacturing, construction, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Its offering encompasses representation in commercial and corporate disputes, antitrust litigation, and product liability cases. Praised as an ‘excellent lawyer’, Wojciech Marchwicki leads the team and was promoted to the partnership at the beginning of 2023. Maryna Bakal is another notable member of the team with expertise in handling commercial disputes before Polish state courts and arbitration tribunals.

Practice head(s):

Wojciech Marchwicki

Other key lawyers:

Maryna Bakal; Aleksandra Połatyńska

Testimonials

‘The firm has great experience in my sector. I am fully convinced that they give their best attention to the cases referred to them. They analyse the referred cases in detail and suggest the most efficient solutions.’

‘All the individuals I have worked with are 100% professionals. They provide great expertise and are characterised by high communication skills, both in Polish and English.’

‘The team at Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP are ready take on any issue, no matter the complexity. Even the most complicated cases they seem to approach with braveness, intelligence and smart strategy. They are also ready to be innovative in solving unique and complex cases. They are diligent and always ready to learn and explore new legal avenues in defending their clients.’

‘Wojciech Marchwicki and Aleksandra Połatyńska, as well as their colleagues, are not only top-notch lawyers, but they also dedicate their time to the vulnerable and unrepresented and use law as a force for good.’

‘It is in general a very strong litigation team providing exceptional services.’

‘I work with Wojciech Marchwicki, head of the litigation department. He is a very good professional and very responsive, with profound knowledge. He shows a lot of creativity in coming up with solutions to any issues that come up during litigation.’

‘Wojciech Marchwicki is an excellent lawyer who very quickly understands complex issues and provides practical advice. He is smart on paper and on his feet, and he maintains great credibility in and outside the courtroom.’

‘Wojciech Marchwicki is a solution-oriented lawyer, negotiating the best possible deal for his clients.’

Key clients

Alstom

Hochtief

Guivisa

M&G Investments

mBank

BNP Paribas

CACI Life and CACI Non-Life

Jones Lang Lasalle

Veolia

‘Never Again’ Association

PZU

Societe Generale

Boston Scientific

Masimo

Freedom for Eurasia

Amazon

Work highlights

  • Represented a private client in a case which is a follow-up dispute relating to a historic case, and secured a favourable ruling before the Warsaw Court of Appeal.
  • Representing Guivisa, a steel parts manufacturer, in a court dispute resulting from a major construction contract for Stadion Śląski in Chorzów.
  • Representing BNP Paribas in proceedings initiated by PKN Orlen.

Poland > Capital markets Tier 4

Piotr Zawiślak chairs the capital markets team at Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP , which sits within the firm’s banking and finance department. It often advises arrangers, originators, and trustees on securitisation transactions, and debt restructuring is also a key part of the practice. On the ECM side, the group is active in assisting companies listed on stock exchanges, or those that are planning for listing, with their current activities, disclosure obligations, and corporate organisation.

Practice head(s):

Piotr Zawiślak

Key clients

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.

BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.

Santander Bank Polska S.A.

mBank

Europejski Fundusz Leasingowy S.A.

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Santander Leasing S.A.

ING Bank NV

UniCredit Bank AG

Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A.

Banco Santander SA

Citibank NA

Work highlights

  • Advising Bank Millennium as originator on a PLN2.5bn synthetic securitisation of loan receivables.
  • Advising Santander Bank Polska S.A. as originator on a PLN2.8bn synthetic securitisation of a loan portfolio.
  • Advising Banco Santander S.A., as arranger, on a PLN1.3bn private cash warehouse securitisation of auto leases originated by Vehis, an Enterprise Investors portfolio company which operates as an online sales platform offering cars together with leasing.

Poland > Employment Tier 4

Sitting within the corporate department, the employment practice at Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP fields a vast client foster, featuring companies from the production, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, software, telecoms, automotive and insurance sectors. Andrzej Dębiec jointly leads the practice alongside Agnieszka Szczodra-Hajduk; the former has significant expertise advising clients on the employment aspects of cross-border M&A transactions, while the latter is well versed at handling the dismissals of executives.

Practice head(s):

Andrzej Dębiec; Agnieszka Szczodra-Hajduk

 

Other key lawyers:

Paulina Przewoźnik-Lewinski; Aleksandra Sudak-Przybyła

Testimonials

‘I have worked with Hogan Lovells for more than 15 years. They provide professional advice and they are interdisciplinary which facilitates issues to be solved because problems are analysed in the large context.’

‘Hogan Lovells employees are very client focused, very high standards, personal culture, empathy.’

‘Great people with expert knowledge, and human and friendly approach.’

‘Agnieszka Szczodra-Hajduk is an open-minded lawyer, always giving the best of herself.’

‘Good understanding of the client’s business, proactive approach.’

‘Competent, reactive, professional.’

Key clients

CygnaLabs

Amdocs

Revvity (previously affiliated with PerkinElmer, Inc.)

Diligent

Intel

Nationale-Nederlanden Group

DiaSorin

CJ Europe

Equinix Poland

IBM

Viatris/Mylan Group

Corning

Dover

TI Poland / TI Automotive

Arthrex

Texas Instruments

Atlassian

Lionbridge

Honeywell Group

Centrum Pro Bono

ABC

Kantar

Weener

Habitat for Humanity

Wefox

Nissan

Work highlights

  • Advised Cygna Labs Poland on the transfer of employees due to the acquisition of the DDI business of NCC Group, and on the post-transition integration process.
  • Advising Amdocs on remote work, global mobility, immigration issues, working time optimalisation and employee benefits.
  • Advised Revvity on the employment aspects of the divesture of its business to an investment firm, New Mountain Capital.

Poland > Real estate Tier 4

Supported by a strong network of international offices, the team at Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP advises some of the largest investors, corporates, and financial institutions on matters related to transactional real estate deals. Its offering also covers tax-related issues, long lease agreements, contract negotiation, and litigation within the real estate sector. Katarzyna Dębińska-Pietrzyk stands at the helm of the practice, and regularly handles purchases and sales in relation to shares of assets, including both portfolio and individual real estate assets.

Practice head(s):

Katarzyna Dębińska-Pietrzyk

Testimonials

‘Deal oriented, strong network, professional, profound advice.’

‘Extremely client oriented: client first, flexible, sympathetic.’

Key clients

BBI Development

HR Group

Dürr AG

Corum XL

Abrdn Investments

Dover Corporation

Prime Holdings

Santander Bank Polska S.A.

BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.

ib vogt GmbH

Oriens Czech Republic s.r.o.

Nissan

Work highlights

  • Advised HR Group on the acquisition of the Polish operations of the Austrian Vienna House hotel company.
  • Advised Stuttgart-based mechanical and plant engineering company Dürr AG on its acquisition of BBS Automation Group.
  • Advising French asset management company Corum XL on the acquisition of the Cristal Park office building in Warsaw from investor M7 PolAF Propco 9 sp. z o.o.

The firm: Change is happening faster than ever, and legal challenges come from all directions. To stay ahead, organisations need to anticipate what’s next. Hogan Lovells understands this and works together with its clients to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centres around the world. With 2,500 lawyers on six continents, Hogan Lovells offers extensive experience and insights gained from working in some of the world’s most complex legal environments and markets for corporations, financial institutions and governments. The firm provides practical legal solutions that help clients identify and mitigate risk and make the most of opportunities.

Whether a client is expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, Hogan Lovells can help.

The firm’s lawyers are straight-talking. They understand and solve the problem before it becomes one. And they deliver clear and practical advice that gets the job done.

A fast-changing and interconnected world requires fresh thinking combined with proven experience. That’s what Hogan Lovells provides. Progress starts with ideas. And while imagination helps at every level, the firm’s legal solutions are aligned with each client’s business strategy. The firm’s experience in cross-border and emerging economies gives it the market perspective to be the global partner of choice for its clients. The team at Hogan Lovells brings a diverse variety of backgrounds and experience which delivers a broader perspective. This ultimately makes for more rounded thinking and better answers for clients. Giving back to communities and society is fundamental to good business. And, it’s part of the firm’s core. Everyone at Hogan Lovells is asked to volunteer at least 25 hours a year as part of their normal work duties.

Warsaw office: Hogan Lovells in Warsaw provides commercially minded advice to clients operating in Poland and in the wider markets of Central and Eastern Europe.

It advises clients on the legal structures best suited to conducting business in Poland and on all aspects of Polish and EU competition law. It provides tailor-made solutions for corporate mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring processes, and management buy-outs. Its interdisciplinary teams of multilingual lawyers focus on specific industry sectors, including banking and finance and real estate. Clients seek their expertise on intellectual property issues, including protection of trade marks, patents and industrial designs, personal data processing, and internet and domain names.

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