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
Advice on acquisition and asset finance, international financings, and financing involving mezzanine loans, bonds, and quasi-debt instruments all forms part of the wide-ranging offering at Norton Rose Fulbright, in addition to more traditional forms of lending, such as real estate finance, syndicated loans, and corporate lending. Notable sectors of strength for the practice include energy, infrastructure and transport. Grzegorz Dyczkowski leads the team with an impressive client roster encompassing Polish financial institutions and major multinational and domestic corporations. Marta Kawecka is recommended ‘as a really excellent banking lawyer’. In team news, Tomasz Rogalski was promoted to partner at the beginning of 2023.Practice head(s):
Grzegorz Dyczkowski
Other key lawyers:
Tomasz Rogalski; Marta Kawecka; Jacek Smardzewski; Joanna Braciszewska-Szarapa; Igor Kondratowicz; Krzysztof Gorzelak
Testimonials
‘I highly recommend Marta Kawecka as a really excellent banking lawyer.’
‘Grzegorz Dyczkowski is a highly appreciated partner managing complex transactional services, and Tomasz Rogalski for his cross-functional expertise and high activity in the RES area.’
‘Tomasz Rogalski is an excellent lawyer and always keen to translate the details of the case at hand; he is able to quickly negotiate banking documentation for us and we like working with him a lot.’
‘I have worked with the NRF team on multiple projects already for over a decade and always find a professional attitude, delivery on time and resilience for tight, demanding and stressful schedules.’
‘Tomasz Rogalski and Igor Kondratowicz present a top level of expertise in their field; professionalism, attention to details, if needed unconventional approach to problem solving and great attitude towards the client.’
‘Tomasz Rogalski and Igor Kondratowicz are very available and knowledgeable.’
‘Joanna Braciszewska-Szarapa is responsive, great to work with and offers clear advice on Polish law matters.’
‘Very talented, responsive and highly qualified team with good business approach to legal matters and good value for money.’
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
Benefit Systems S.A.
Commerzbank Group
Credit Agricole Bank Polska S.A.
Eiffel Investment Group
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
European Investment Bank
HSBC Group
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
ING Group
Inter Cars S.A.
LOT Polish Airlines
Macquarie Capital Principal Finance
mBank S.A.
P4 sp. z o.o.
Panattoni
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A
PKO Bank Polski S.A.
Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A.
Polski Światłowód Otwarty sp. z o.o.
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
RGreen Invest
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
Societe Generale S.A. Oddział w Polsce
Sienna Private Credit
Tauron Polska Energia S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised a consortium of Polish and foreign financial institutions on a PLN10.5bn financing made available to Grupa Polsat Plus entities Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. and Polkomtel sp. z o.o., which comprises a term loan up to a maximum amount of PLN7.255bn, a term loan up to a maximum amount of €506m, and a revolving loan up to a maximum amount of PLN1bn.
- Advised Polski Światłowód Otwarty sp. z o.o., a joint venture formed by P4 sp. z o.o. and Infravia, on a PLN5.125bn financing for the upgrade and further development of its access network in Poland.
- Advising PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna on a PLN2.3bn ESG financing.
Poland > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
Norton Rose Fulbright advises on a range of energy-related matters, including the development, construction and financing of power, renewable and gas projects, electricity trading, and restructuring of energy-related financings. Its client roster consists of international and domestic utility and energy companies, sponsors, project developers and banks. The team is led by Tomasz Rogalski.Practice head(s):
Tomasz Rogalski
Other key lawyers:
Cezary Zawiślak; Igor Kondratowicz
Testimonials
‘Vey committed team and able to meet tight deadlines; they are keen to look for solutions if there is a deadlock and leverage their experience to do so.’
‘Tomasz Rogalski is an exceptionally talented negotiator and a very friendly person.’
‘High availability and knowledge of the market and its participants. Always good advice.’
‘Very available and knowledgeable – Tomasz Rogalski and Igor Kondratowicz.’
‘Strong team in Poland.’
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 – Polish Branch
Igneo Infrastructure Partners
Goldbeck Solar
PKO Bank Polski
Renesola
Sienna Private Credit
Ignitis
Luneos Green Energy
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
PM Green Capital
ING Bank Śląski
RGreen Invest SAS
DL Invest Group SA
Emeren Austria GmbH
Energa Green Development
PFR Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamknięty Aktywów Niepublicznych
Bank Ochrony Środowiska
KGAL
Lightsource BP
Work highlights
- Advising PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A on the financing of the construction of the 1.045MW Baltica-3 offshore wind farm and the 1498MW Baltica-2 offshore wind farm in Poland.
- Advised a consortium of banks comprising ING Bank Śląski, PKO Bank Polski and mBank on the €163m senior secured financing for the construction of the Kleczew Solar & Wind project, which includes a 193MWp PV plant and an up to 19.2MW wind farm located in the Kleczew commune.
- Advised Lightsource BP on sale of a 130MWp PV installation.
Poland > Private equity Tier 3
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s team handles the entire spectrum of private equity mandates, and it is especially active in Polish buy-out, restructuring, and exit transactions involving local or international funds. Key sectors of strength for the group include financial services, real estate, food and agriculture, transport and logistics, and energy and infrastructure, as well as healthcare and e-commerce. Team head, and corporate and M&A specialist Agnieszka Braciszewska, is lauded as ‘an exceptional lawyer’.Practice head(s):
Agnieszka Braciszewska
Other key lawyers:
Aneta Janecka; Maciej Dubiel; Jan Nowjalis
Testimonials
‘Focus on saving time for the client, great prioritisation of the important things.’
‘Agnieszka Braciszewska is an exceptional lawyer with broad experience of how to sort out complex negotiations to make things happen.’
Key clients
Abris Capital Partners
ACP
Aegon Growth Capital
Allianz Capital Partners GmbH, London Branch
Aquila Capital Management GmbH
Aquiline Capital Partners
Niam AB
SUSI Partners
Work highlights
- Advising ACP on the sale of a minority equity stake in Akomex and the repayment of a mezzanine facility.
- Advised SUSI Partners on a renewable energy joint venture in Poland with a local partner for the acquisition of greenfield photovoltaic and wind projects, development of a retail trading arm with CPPA off-take capabilities, and an electricity-balancing power offering.
- Advised Aquiline Capital Partners on an investment into a Polish software company.
Poland > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
The restructuring team at Norton Rose Fulbright frequently handles mandates for entities active in the banking sector, including a range of domestic and cross-border financial institutions. Its offering spans debt restructuring, pre-insolvency restructuring, and enforcement proceedings, and the team benefits from the firm’s global network of offices. Grzegorz Dyczkowski and Tomasz Rogalski jointly lead the group, and the latter was promoted to the partnership at the beginning of 2023.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
Alior Bank S.A.
Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A.
BNP Paribas Bank Polska
HSBC
ING Bank Śląski S.A.
Accession Capital Partners
Obotritia Capital
Work highlights
- Advised the lenders and hedge counterparties, led by ING Bank Śląski S.A., on the restructuring of trade finance facilities and enforcement of security, as well as representing them in bankruptcy proceedings initiated with respect to Hermes Energy Group S.A.
- Advising banks on amendments to financing documents related to the development of the 38MW Golice wind farm in Western Poland operated by Acciona Energia, and providing day-to-day regulatory advice on the renewables regulatory environment in Poland which has changed and put the Golice wind farm into financial difficulties.
- Advising Alior Bank S.A. on amendments to financing documents related to the development of the 25.3MW Jóźwin wind farm in Poland operated by Max Bogl and Vortex to reflect restructuring arrangements agreed between the parties to the development financing.
Poland > Capital markets Tier 4
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s capital markets team has particular expertise in assisting clients with international bond and notes offerings, especially high-yield bonds and Eurobonds, and it is often instructed by international issuers and underwriters. In team news, Tomasz Rogalski was promoted to partner in January 2023. The senior contacts in the practice are Grzegorz Dyczkowski and Agnieszka Braciszewska.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
Work highlights
- Advising Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. on financing for a Luxembourg-based company, MP Inwestors S.à r.l.
Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s client roster spans a range of industries, from financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, and transport, to FMCG and e-commerce. Its offering includes advice on M&A transactions and due diligence reviews, and it benefits from the expertise of the firm’s competition, labour, dispute resolution, and insurance departments. Agnieszka Braciszewska sits at the helm of the practice. In team news, Maciej Dubiel was promoted to senior associate in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Agnieszka Braciszewska
Other key lawyers:
Piotr Strawa; Aneta Janecka; Maciej Dubiel; Jan Nowjalis
Testimonials
‘Good focus and pragmatic approach.’
‘High level of customer service by Piotr Strawa.’
Key clients
Abris Capital Partners
Acrisure
Aegon Growth Capital
Allianz Capital Partners GmbH, London Branch
Aquila Capital Management GmbH
Aquiline Capital Partners
Arise AB
AXA XL
BlackRock
Bioventus
BP International
CAE
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Conning Holdings
Derossi Invest GmbH
DOT2DOT
Enel Green Power S.p.A.
Energizer
Igneo Infrastructure Partners
Lantmännen ek för
Lear Corporation
Lumine Group
Niam Infrastructure
Ortolan Capital GmbH
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna
Pinterest Inc.
Renesola
Rockwell Automation
SEG Electronics GmbH
Societe Generale Equipment Leasing
Sompo International
SUSI Partners
TAURON Polska Energia S.A.
Velvet Care sp. z o.o.
Zhangjiakou Financial Holding Group
Work highlights
- Advising Acrisure on the acquisition of Unilink, a Polish insurance multi-agent also operating in Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova.
- Advising Lumine Group on the acquisition of Titanium Software Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries.
- Advised Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation on the acquisition of Mobica Holdings Limited.
Poland > Real estate
Norton Rose Fulbright > Firm Profile
Our Warsaw team advises a range of global financial institutions and corporates, as well as major Polish companies and governmental organizations. We draw upon our European and global capabilities to offer our clients a full business law service.
We provide Polish and international advice on banking and finance, corporate, M&A and securities, real estate, construction and engineering, and regulation and investigations law. We work across a range of key industry sectors and are particularly strong in the areas of financial institutions and real estate.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Head of Warsaw | Grzegorz Dyczkowski | grzegorz.dyczkowski@nortonrosefulbright.com |
Lawyer Profiles
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Piotr Strawa | Partner | View Profile |
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Magdalena Zienkiewicz | Partner | View Profile |
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