Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 4
Contact number
+48 22.690.6100About
Provided by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig has one of the leading banking and finance practices in Poland, currently ranked in Tier I by International Financial Law Review. Our attorneys advise lenders (e.g., Polish and foreign banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions), corporate borrowers (e.g., largest Polish and international corporations), and private equity sponsors. Our attorneys have participated in some of the largest and most complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions in Poland to date.
In our Warsaw office we have lawyers qualified to advise clients on Polish, English, and New York law. Whenever required, lawyers from the Warsaw office cooperate closely with colleagues from London and the USA.
Within the banking and finance area we advise on: complex financings, including syndicated, leveraged, acquisition, and LOC facilities; real estate financing; financial restructuring and bankruptcy; debt capital market transactions (including high yield) and securitizations; bank mergers & acquisitions and restructuring, including related regulatory matters; other financial regulatory matters.
In the area of bank mergers & acquisitions, including related regulatory matters, we have unparalleled experience in the Polish legal market. We have represented clients in almost all major mergers & acquisitions in the banking sector in Poland in the last 25 years.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig is a regarded team best known for advising on real estate finance and frequently advises borrowers on domestic and international financing. The team is also active on corporate loans and refinancing mandates as well as covering project finance. The practice additionally assists with regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig advised EQT Exeter as local counsel on a EUR120 million Polish logistics portfolio refinancing provided by Deutsche Pfandbriefbank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Greenberg Traurig made a positive impression as a tough opponent in negotiations and the type of adviser you want to have on your side."
"Greenberg Traurig made a positive impression as a tough opponent in negotiations and the type of adviser you want to have on your side."
Notable Practitioners
Head of practice Andrzej Wysokiński leads significant refinancing deals, often representing the borrowers. He is adept at handling real estate, M&A and project financing matters and regularly active on cross-border transactions.
"Andrzej Wysokiński is very sharp, actively thinks about the market and comes up with great innovative solutions. He is a great pleasure to work with and I can't wait for another opportunity to do so."