About

Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel

When Gide opened an office in Warsaw in 1991, it was one of the first international legal practices acting in Poland under the new regime. Over the past three decades, we have been involved in a large number of projects, including the most important privatisations and investment transactions on the Polish market. Gide Warsaw provides legal advice in all key areas of business law and is one of the most highly recommended international law firms in Poland.


Gide Warsaw employs over 40 lawyers and tax advisers, including five partners, and advises leading players in Poland, ranging from financial institutions to developers and leaders in the gas, petrochemicals and retail sectors. In addition, we advise companies operating in the transport and heavy industry sectors. We support foreign investors and Polish companies, including state-owned companies and public institutions.

Our key areas of specialisation include:


  • Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law and Private Equity
  • Banking & Finance    
  • Energy, Infrastructure and Public Law    
  • Real Estate Transactions & Financing   
  • Dispute Resolution & Arbitration    
  • Restructuring & Insolvency    
  • Tax Law   
  •  Intellectual Property Law   
  • Employment Law    
  • Competition Law


Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Poland
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Gide Loyrette Nouel houses a noteworthy real estate team advising on transactions concerning a range of property assets, including hotels, office buildings and warehouses as well as care and retirement homes. The law firm also conducts joint venture exits among real estate developers and prepares lease agreements for commercial properties. The team is visible on deals relating to property assets in Polish regions. Its client roster includes real estate developers, investors and corporate entities.

Work Highlights

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  • Gide Loyrette Nouel advised Bouygues Immobilier Polska on the acquisition of undeveloped real estate for the Nova Talarowa residential development project in Warsaw.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marcin Muszel
2
Marcin Muszel
2
Band 2

Marcin Muszel heads Gide Loyrette Nouel's real estate department and regularly advises international and domestic developers on transactional matters pertaining to assets including retail and other commercial properties.

"Marcin Muszel is a leader in his organisation, a leader at the negotiating table. He is respectful of the other side, attentive to the customer's needs, open and committed, with a cooperative personality."

"Marcin is one of the most experienced transaction lawyers in the market, highly aware of the commercial aspects of deals. He always delivers on time and he is very committed. It is a pleasure to work with him."

Błażej Czwarnok
4
Błażej Czwarnok
4
Band 4

Błażej Czwarnok regularly assists with acquisitions and disposals of commercial property assets for domestic and international clients.

"Błażej's expertise shines through in the consistently great advice he offers, making him a trusted and valuable asset in legal matters."

"He is always well prepared and aware of the commercial aspects of the deals."

Rafał Osetek
Rafał Osetek
Associates to watch

Rafał Osetek is an associate in Gide's Warsaw office, with noteworthy experience in assisting clients with negotiating real estate transactions and lease agreements, as well as advising on development projects.

"Rafał is very aware of commercial aspects of the deal, he is very diligent and takes care of all aspects of a transaction."

"Rafał is great, he was always ready to help and come up with solutions during the whole transaction."

"He always focuses on his clients' benefits, and has an outstanding approach anticipating customer needs."

Ranked Lawyers at
Gide Loyrette Nouel

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Real Estate

Marcin Muszel
2
Marcin Muszel
2
Band 2
Błażej Czwarnok
4
Błażej Czwarnok
4
Band 4
Rafał Osetek
Rafał Osetek
Associates to watch