Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 4
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+48 22 445 3100About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie’s Polish Real Estate & Construction Practice Group consists of 1 partner, 3 senior associates, 3 associates and 5 lawyers.
Real estate is a leading practice of our firm and a recognized leader in the industry. The team has substantial experience in advising on complex sale and acquisition transactions (including forward sales) and on major real estate development in commercial, residential, logistic and office projects. We apply our skills to the full cycle of real estate projects, providing a holistic approach and deep market knowledge.
We also help in negotiations and preparation of contracts with tenants, buyers and other parties involved in the project after the completion of property development, interested in acquiring or renting individual apartments or surfaces. Our team represents clients in negotiating lease agreements, acting on the side of tenants as well as on the side of developers.
We are known for our multijurisdictional capabilities and therefore we are often instructed by our clients to advise on transactions covering more than one jurisdiction. Our lawyers offer a unique combination of authentic local knowledge and global mindset and are dedicated to guiding clients in structuring, negotiating and executing transactions.
Chambers Review
Known for its expertise in construction projects, the Baker McKenzie real estate team has a solid track record of negotiating construction agreements with contractors. The law firm is active across a range of real estate mandates, representing foreign real estate investment companies and developers in acquisitions and disposals of varied property assets, as well as joint ventures. The team also advises on lease agreements.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Acteeum on the EUR40 million sale of the Galeria Andrychów retail centre to BIG Shopping Centres.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Baker McKenzie team are trusted legal advisers on some of our most complex transactions and projects. Their knowledge of real estate law and practice is very extensive and we rely heavily on their guidance."
"They have a strong ability to lead the transaction on the client's behalf, and this is what I value most - we get more than just legal advice."
"Working with the Baker McKenzie team feels like an in-house cooperation rather than us ordering a service from them: they are very hands-on and helpful and they're also there to help us with post-closing obligations once the deal is done."
"The Baker McKenzie team are trusted legal advisers on some of our most complex transactions and projects. Their knowledge of real estate law and practice is very extensive and we rely heavily on their guidance."
"They have a strong ability to lead the transaction on the client's behalf, and this is what I value most - we get more than just legal advice."
"Working with the Baker McKenzie team feels like an in-house cooperation rather than us ordering a service from them: they are very hands-on and helpful and they're also there to help us with post-closing obligations once the deal is done."
Notable Practitioners
Weronika Guerquin-Koryzma heads Baker McKenzie's Warsaw real estate group. She is renowned for advising large international clients on navigating Polish real estate law, and handles sophisticated transactions involving a broad scope of asset classes.
"Weronika demonstrates her exceptionally broad, in-depth knowledge of Polish real estate law in delivering detailed advice on complex issues."
"She is always my first choice of recommendation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Poland
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Beata Krakowiak
Mateusz Cieślak
Paulina Pawłowska
Weronika Guerquin-Koryzma
Head of Department