Norton Rose Fulbright > Warsaw, Poland > Firm Profile
Norton Rose Fulbright Offices
METROPOLITAN BUILDING
PLAC PILSUDSKIEGO 2
00-073, WARSAW
Poland
Norton Rose Fulbright > The Legal 500 Rankings
Poland > Banking and finance Tier 1
At Norton Rose Fulbright, transactional mandates make up the bulk of the workload; the team shows particular strength and sector knowledge in the financing of energy, transport and infrastructure projects. Practice head Grzegorz Dyczkowski‘s expertise – which spans secured and unsecured lending and borrowing, debt instruments, asset finance, and derivative transactions – further serves to exemplify the group’s prowess in this space. The firm fields a strong bench of supporting practitioners, including recently promoted partner Tomasz Rogalski and recognised senior associate Joanna Braciszewska-Szarapa.Practice head(s):
Grzegorz Dyczkowski
Other key lawyers:
Tomasz Rogalski; Marta Kawecka; Jacek Smardzewski; Joanna Braciszewska-Szarapa
Testimonials
‘Availability, reactiveness, creativity, project ownership.’
Key clients
Accession Capital Partners
BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
Bank Millennium
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.
Bank of China – Polish branch
Commerzbank Group (local entity: mBank)
Credit Agricole Bank Polska S.A.
Eiffel Investment Group
European Investment Bank
HSBC Group
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China – Polish Branch
ING Group (local entity: ING Bank Śląski)
Inter Cars S.A.
LOT Polish Airlines
mBank S.A.
P4 sp. z o.o. (branded as PLAY)
Panattoni Europe
PKO Bank Polski S.A.
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
Societe Generale S.A. Oddział w Polsce
Work highlights
- Advised PLAY on the €1.12bn financing for the acquisition of UPC Polska from Liberty Global.
- Advised a consortium of banks – comprising Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki, CaixaBank, Bank Handlowy w Warszawie, Erste Group Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Santander Bank Polska and China Construction Bank – on zł4bn sustainability-linked financing for TAURON Polska Energia.
- Advising Goldbeck Solar on financing the construction of a 286MWp single large-scale photovoltaic installation by European Bank for Construction and Development, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki and Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski.
Poland > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s team advises utility companies, sponsors, and developers on the entire spectrum of energy-related mandates, from financing and design, to the development and construction of projects involving renewables. The practice’s offering also encompasses electricity and CO2 trading, M&A transactions, and upstream oil and gas issues. Tomasz Rogalski sits at the helm of the practice, and is supported by senior associate Cezary Zawiślak.Practice head(s):
Tomasz Rogalski
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Good industry knowledge, good negotiators, and good process management.’
‘A very committed team.’
‘This team is known for good quality of legal due diligence advice and knows the project finance standards very well.’
‘They are one of the best on the Polish market, and they are also very nice to work with on a personal level.’
‘Tomasz Rogalski is a great project finance lawyer who understands the regulatory environment inside out and gets the financing transaction done in a seamless way, and on time.’
‘Tomasz Rogalski manages his team well and clients feel that they are in safe hands with him taking care of a transaction.’
‘Tomasz Rogalski has good attention to detail, and he sees the bigger picture and can select major business issues for commercial discussions.’
Key clients
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna
Arise
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki
Enel Green Power
Niam Infrastructure
European Investment Group
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Eiffel Investment Group
BlackRock
Aquila Capital Management
Allianz Capital Partners
DNB Bank Polska
mBank
Santander Bank Polska
BNP Paribas Bank Polska
SUSI Partners
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Igneo Infrastructure Partners
Goldbeck Solar
PKO Bank Polski
Renesola
Sienna Private Credit
Ignitis
Luneos Green Energy
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
PM Green Capital
Work highlights
- Advising PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna on financing the construction of the 1.045 MW Baltica-3 offshore wind farm and the 1498 MW Baltica-2 offshore wind farm.
- Advising Goldbeck Solar on the construction financing of a 286 MWp single large-scale photovolteic installation, provided by European Bank for Construction and Development, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki, and Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski.
- Advised SUSI Partners on the establishment of a renewable energy platform in Poland.
Poland > Private equity Tier 3
Although Norton Rose Fulbright advises on all types of private equity transactions, the team is best known for assisting with the buy-out, restructuring and exit phases. The firm is predominantly involved with the local elements of deals carried out by both international and Polish funds. Corporate practice head Agnieszka Braciszewska leads on most of the work. Recently, the group has been increasingly involved with distressed asset deals.Practice head(s):
Agnieszka Braciszewska
Other key lawyers:
Aneta Janecka; Maciej Dubiel
Testimonials
‘Very client oriented, good negotiators and good process management.’
‘Very committed.’
Key clients
Abris Capital Partners
Aegon Growth Capital
Allianz Capital Partners GmbH, London Branch
Aquiline Capital Partners
Aquila Capital Management GmbH
Arise AB
Enel Green Power S.p.A.
Niam AB
SUSI Partners
Renesola Engineering International GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised SUSI Partners on a renewable energy joint venture in Poland.
- Advised Enel Green Power on the joint development of a 346MWp photovoltaic portfolio in Poland.
- Advised Aquila Capital on the negotiation of project documents for a 20.4MW Donaborów wind farm portfolio in Poland.
Poland > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Restructuring is the key focus at Norton Rose Fulbright; the team is particularly well regarded for assisting entities operating in the banking sector, as well as domestic and cross-border financial institutions, with such work. Key senior practitioners Grzegorz Dyczkowski and Tomasz Rogalski – who was recently promoted to special counsel – are both experts in the financing sphere. Rogalski is also recommended for his extensive knowledge of the energy and infrastructure industries.Practice head(s):
Grzegorz Dyczkowski; Tomasz Rogalski
Other key lawyers:
Marta Kawecka; Jacek Smardzewski; Daniel Popek
Key clients
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Bankia
Alior Bank S.A.
Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A.
BNP Paribas Bank Polska
HSBC
ING Bank Śląski S.A.
Mezzanine Management
Obotritia Capital
Work highlights
- Advised the lenders and hedge counterparties, led by ING Bank, on the restructuring of trade finance facilities, and subsequently, represented the clients in bankruptcy proceedings initiated with respect to Hermes Energy Group.
- Advising Bank Polska Kasa Opieki (as agent, security agent and lender), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (as lender) and Bankia (as lender) on amendments to finance documents relating to the financing of the 38MW Golice wind farm in Western Poland operated by Acciona Energia.
- Advising Alior Bank on amendments to finance documents relating to the financing of the 25.3MW Jóźwin wind farm in Poland operated by Max Bogl and Vortex to reflect restructuring arrangements agreed between the parties.
Poland > Capital markets Tier 4
The team at Norton Rose Fulbright specialises in advising international issuers and underwriters on bond and notes offerings, particularly high-yield and Eurobonds. Grzegorz Dyczkowski and Agnieszka Braciszewska are the key senior contacts. Recently promoted special counsel Tomasz Rogalski, who has particular expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors, is also noted.Practice head(s):
Grzegorz Dyczkowski; Agnieszka Braciszewska
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
HSBC Bank Plc
Deutsche Bank
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Polskie Linie Lotnicze “LOT” S.A.
JP Morgan Securities plc
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
TAURON Polska Energia S.A.
Goldman Sachs
Greenyard NV
Oriflame Poland Sp. z o.o.
Export Development Canada
Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
The team at Norton Rose Fulbright operates under the leadership of Agnieszka Braciszewska, who has particular experience advising clients operating in the private equity sector on asset acquisitions and disposals, as well as restructuring of holding structures; the group’s workload consequently reflects the specialisms of its practice head. Negotiation of special purpose acquisition vehicles is another core area of proficiency. At senior associate level, Aneta Janecka is the name to note.Practice head(s):
Agnieszka Braciszewska
Other key lawyers:
Aneta Janecka; Maciej Dubiel
Testimonials
‘Good industry knowledge and good process management.’
‘Very committed.’
Key clients
Abris Capital Partners
Aegon Growth Capital
Allianz Capital Partners GmbH, London Branch
Aquila Capital Management GmbH
Aquiline Capital Partners
Arise AB
AXA XL
Bioventus
Enel Green Power S.p.A.
Energizer
Lantmännen ek för
Lear Corporation
Niam AB
Ortolan Capital GmbH
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
PGE Energia Odnawialna SA
Pinterest Inc.
Renesola Engineering International GmbH
Rockwell Automation
Societe Generale Equipment Leasing
Sompo International
SUSI Partners
TAURON Polska Energia S.A.
TFI Enrgia S.A.
Zhangjiakou Financial Holding Group
Work highlights
- Advised SUSI Partners on a renewable energy joint venture with a local Polish partner for the acquisition of greenfield photovoltaic and wind projects, development of a retail trading arm with cPPA offtake capabilities, and an electricity balancing power offering.
- Advised Enel Green Power on the joint development of a 346MW photovoltaic portfolio in Poland.
- Advised Aquila Capital on the negotiation of project documents concerning a 20.4MW Donaborów wind farm portfolio in Poland.
Poland > Real estate
Norton Rose Fulbright > Firm Profile
The firm: Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.
Areas of practice: Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses.
Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. For more information, see nortonrosefulbright.com
Offices: We have offices in the world’s most important business, financial and regulatory centres and are active in strategically important growth markets. Our offices are located in Amsterdam, Athens, Austin, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Brussels, Calgary, Canberra, Cape Town, Casablanca, Dallas, Denver, Dubai, Durban, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Istanbul, Jakarta (in association with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia), Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, Minneapolis, Monaco, Montréal, Moscow, Munich, New York, Ottawa, Paris, Perth, Piraeus, Port Moresby, Québec, Rio de Janeiro, Riyadh (in association with Mohammed Al-Ghamdi Law Firm), San Antonio, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, St Louis, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Warsaw and Washington, DC. In Africa, we have alliances with firms in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Zimbabwe
Number of partners (worldwide): 1,000+
Number of other fee-earners (worldwide): 2,000+
Total staff: 7,500+
Global key contacts
Financial institutions: James Bateson
Energy: Anne Lapierre and John Mauel
Infrastructure, mining and commodities: Nick Merritt
Transport: Harry Theochari
Technology: Nick Abrahams
Life sciences and healthcare: Stacey Martinez and Randy Sutton
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Financial institutions | James Bateson | ||
Energy | Charles Whitney | ||
Infrastructure, mining and commodities | Dirk Trautmann | ||
Transport | Harry Theochari | ||
Technology and innovation | Sean Murphy | ||
Life sciences and healthcare | Huw Evans |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Grzegorz Dyczkowski | Partner | View Profile | |
Piotr Strawa | Partner | View Profile | |
Magdalena Zienkiewicz | Partner | View Profile |
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