CMS assists real estate investors, such as pension funds, private equity funds, property companies and property funds, as well as commercial and residential developers and occupiers in a wide range of acquisition, development and leasing projects. The team handles a variety of asset classes on the real estate market, including PRS, data centres, hotels, student housing, convenience centres and retail parks. The team has extensive expertise in various types of real estate transactions and structures, including real estate M&A, joint ventures and portfolio transactions. Agata Jurek-Zbrojska has a particular focus on the office, retail, logistics, and residential sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The teams and individual solicitors who assist me in transactions have extensive transactional experience and a pro-business approach to the processes they conduct. The service is fast and efficient. The solicitors represent a holistic approach to commercial lease issues.’
- ‘The team has a strong technical capability. As an international client, we have found them to be excellent in supporting on construction and capex work where contracts and meetings have been in both English and Polish language.’
- ‘CMS' team worked together to help us to achieve our goals. We could always count on their expertise, also open and effective exchange of information.’
- ‘Very dedicated individuals, scoping out lates innovations and regulatory scene. Forward-thinking and perceptive of clients' needs.’
- ‘The lawyers in the CMS real estate team show great knowledge of the market, current problems and always present a problem-solving approach. Very creative and diligent.’
- ‘The team is coordinated and are real professionals in their field.’
Key clients
- Adventum BIG Shopping Centers HB Reavis Invesco NREP Union Investment VISA Xior Student Housing
Work highlights
Advising GREYKITE on the acquisition of a logistics portfolio in Poland.
Advising NREP, a Nordic real estate investor, on the acquisition of two co-living properties in Gdańsk from a Polish developer.
Advising Union Investment Real Estate GmbH on the sale of the Magnolia Park shopping centre in Wroclaw to NEPI Rockcastle, with a total transaction value of EUR 373m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Agata Jurek-Zbrojska
Other key lawyers
Paweł Śliwka; Katarzyna Szostak; Mateusz Rojek