About

Provided by WKB Lawyers

The continuously growing practice has both cross-border and domestic capabilities. WKB is a local firm of choice for many global law firms without a presence in Poland and often acts alongside top international firms on significant cross-border financings, including HYB issuances. On the local market, WKB is active both on the lender and borrower side in respect of general corporate finance, acquisition finance (LBOs and MBOs), real estate finance, project finance (with a significant focus on renewable energy projects), and asset finance. The WKB team has also demonstrated capabilities in NPLs and bonds (including mortgage-backed) and is particularly strong in financial restructurings. In terms of regulatory practice, WKB focuses on payment services and fintech. WKB’s full-service structure allows it to adopt a truly multidisciplinary approach to banking & finance matters.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Poland

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What the Team is Known For

WKB Lawyers assists banks and borrowers with acquisition, project and general financings across diverse sectors such as real estate, fintech and manufacturing. The law firm also houses a strong insurance practice. The legal practice regularly advises international law firms on the Polish aspects of cross-border transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at WKB acted for Raben Group on a EUR23.4 million financing provided by mBank in order to finance logistics facilities and construction projects.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jakub Pokrzywniak
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Jakub Pokrzywniak
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Jakub Pokrzywniak is a market-leading insurance practitioner who advises on disputes as well as regulatory issues.

Jakub is the most reliable individual we have been working with. He is sharp, fast and has a very good understanding of insurance specifics and market developments.

Jakub has an excellent academic background and is able to combine this with great market knowledge.

Jakub Pokrzywniak is a highly experienced lawyer with extensive knowledge and who is well versed in market trends and legal changes. He is open-minded and punctual.

Jakub Pokrzywniak is the best insurance lawyer on the market. He is an outstanding academic who works non-stop for our business.

Jakub is very helpful in solving problems and is able to provide a broader view of the issues.

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Jakub Pokrzywniak
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Members

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Agata Szczepańczyk-Piwek

Head of Department

Clients

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Accolade

BNP Paribas

Barclays

Energix

HSBC

ING

PKO BP

Santander

Selvita

mBank

Industries

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construction

energy

food

pharmaceuticals

real estate