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Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k.

RONDO ONZ 1, 34TH FLOOR, 00-124 WARSAW, POLAND

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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Poland

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Allen & Overy LLP is a first tier firm,

‘A first-rate practice’, Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k. advised a consortium of banks on the €2.6bn financing of Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen, Poland’s largest financing to date. It also advised BNP Paribas Fortis and ING Bank on the financing of the acquisition of shares in Agros Nova, and acted for a consortium of seven banks on the PLN1.3bn financial restructuring of Polish chemicals producer Ciech. Arkadiusz Pędzich ‘reacts quickly and always impresses’, Piotr Lesiński is ‘very good at solving problems during negotiations’, and Tomasz Kawczyński is also recommended. The firm strengthened its English law capability in Warsaw by relocating senior associate Dan Cocker from London.

Capital markets: Debt

Within Capital markets: Debt, Allen & Overy LLP is a first tier firm,

Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k.’s ‘incredibly astute practitioner’ Piotr Lesiński is recommended. The team advised the Ministry of Finance on its $1.5bn note issuance, marking the first issue of debt securities by the Republic of Poland in the US since the financial crisis hit. The practice also acted for PGE in establishing a PLN10bn bond programme.

Capital markets: Equity

Within Capital markets: Equity, Allen & Overy LLP is a second tier firm,

Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k. ‘provides the best combination of Polish legal skills with the full involvement of a strong, international team’. The practice advised the WSE on its IPO, regarded as one of the most significant transactions in the history of Polish capital markets. Zbigniew Mrowiec’s ‘strengths are the quality of advice, project management, and knowledge of the regulatory environment’.

Competition/antitrust

Within Competition/antitrust, Allen & Overy LLP is a first tier firm,

Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k. is recommended for its ‘excellent knowledge and response times’. Notably it represented Cemex Polska in proceedings arising from the Polish Competition Authority’s imposition of a record fine for cartel involvement. Counsel Marta Sendrowicz is ‘by far the best antitrust lawyer I have come across in Poland’, according to one client.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Allen & Overy LLP is a second tier firm,

Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k. advised PGE on the sale of its stake in Polkomtel; and assisted Montagu Private Equity with the acquisition of TP Emitel, which was Poland’s largest ever private equity transaction. Jaroslaw Iwanicki and Jacek Michalski are recommended.

Dispute resolution

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Energy and natural resources

Within Energy and natural resources, Allen & Overy LLP is a third tier firm,

Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k. advised the European Investment Bank on the financing of a new 120MW wind farm, the largest in Poland to date. Tomasz Kawczynski, Jacek Michalski and senior associates Kamil Jankielewicz and Dan Cocker are the key contacts.

Real estate

Within Real estate, tier 4

Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k. advised GE Capital Real Estate Europe on the establishment of a real estate fund in Poland, the transfer of a seed portfolio consisting of nine shopping malls in Poland, and a €324m loan facility. Senior associate Radomił Charzyński heads the team, and head of finance Arkadiusz Pędzich is also a key contact.

Tax

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