News from member companies

3-10-2024

White & Case LLP advised joint lead managers on mBank’s €500 million green notes issuance, with proceeds designated for eligible projects under mBank’s Green Bond Framework. The firm also assisted in updating mBank’s €3 billion EMTN Programme, with the notes listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.


26-09-2024

 The British Primary School of Wilanow invites to explore their preschool and primary programs, which focus on fostering academic and personal growth in an international setting. Upcoming events include a Coffee Morning on October 3rd for preschool parents and an Open Day on October 19th, offering opportunities to meet educators, tour the school, and learn about the curriculum.


26-09-2024

White & Case LLP advised Banco Santander on the sale of 5.32 million shares in Santander Bank Polska, worth PLN 2.463 billion, through an accelerated book-building process. After the sale, Banco Santander retains a 62.2% majority stake in Santander Bank Polska and plans to use the released capital for growth opportunities or share buybacks.


24-09-2024

Karol Wyka has joined Newmark Polska as Executive Board Director and Head of the Office Department, bringing 14 years of commercial real estate experience to lead the office team and develop the firm's growth strategy. Previously the country leasing director at HB Reavis Poland, Wyka has managed significant projects and leasing transactions, and he expressed enthusiasm about contributing to Newmark Polska's ambitious goals.


24-09-2024

The British School Warsaw invites families to its Open Day for Early Years, offering a chance to meet the Principal and learn about the school's supportive community. The school highlights British academic excellence and a vibrant international environment that fosters well-being and cultural awareness.


9-08-2024

Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Comarch S.A. (Comarch) and two of its shareholders from the Filipiak family on a tender offer for the sale of all shares in Comarch and the planned delisting of its shares from the regulated market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE).


5-08-2024

Piotr Iwo Chmielewski, through family succession, has assumed the role of CEO of Rohlig SUUS Logistics, the largest Polish logistics operator. He succeeded his father, Tadeusz Chmielewski, who is moving to the Supervisory Board. This change is part of a long-term succession plan aimed at ensuring the continuity of operations and further development of the company.


24-07-2024

The webinar will be hosted by Olga Kucewicz, Tax Manager and transfer pricing expert, and Łukasz Kempa, tax advisor, Head of Tax Advisory. 


24-07-2024
Stora Enso invests EUR 3O million to upgrade and grow its corrugated packaging production in Ostrołęka, Poland, where the company already has a solid foothold. Stora Enso’s corrugated products are currently being used in many industry segments, such as food and beverage, electronics, furniture and e-commerce. 

15-07-2024

The national power system will soon gain a new energy storage. The first project of this type with a capacity of 50 MW is being developed in Osiek Jasielski in the subcarpathian province OX2, the construction is already at an advanced stage. Its integration with distribution networks will increase their reliability, flexibility and efficiency.


2-07-2024

More and more foreigners are moving to Poland to work in the logistics sector, which already accounts approximately 20 per cent of all foreign nationals working in Poland. The largest groups by nationality are Ukrainians, Belarussians and Georgians. Other rapidly growing cohorts of migrant workers come from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The Polish warehouse market is dominated by the Big Six: Warsaw, Upper Silesia, Lower Silesia, Central Poland, Greater Poland and Tricity.


27-06-2024

Rohlig SUUS Logistics has launched a virtual purchasing platform. It will facilitate the management of the entire purchasing process, improve its efficiency and improve communication with SUUS business partners in the field of product and service delivery. In addition, the tool will increase the transparency of the process and allow for efficient verification of suppliers, which is part of the activities of the largest Polish operator in the ESG area.


27-06-2024

Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Erste Group Bank AG, as global coordinator and joint bookrunner, and BNP Paribas, J.P. Morgan SE, Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski S.A. and UniCredit Bank GmbH, as joint bookrunners, on the issuance of series 3 €500 million 4.500% senior non-preferred notes due 2029 by PKO Bank Polski S.A. 


25-06-2024
In connection with the closing of the financial year, many companies may decide to make dividend payments from the earned profit.
Before paying the planned dividends, Polish tax remitters should exercise due diligence to verify whether they will be able to apply a preference or exemption from withholding tax on such dividends.
 

24-06-2024

Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised mBank S.A., as arranger and dealer, on the issuance of bonds by Develia S.A. as part of its up-to-PLN 750 million bond issuance programme.


21-06-2024

Ericsson polled more than 6,500 early adopters in 13 cities about possible AI scenarios in the 2030s. Early adopters believe that four out of five consumers in the 2030s will use AI to make major life-altering decisions. Early adopters believe that the most successful innovators of the future may be those that ignore AI advice.

 

21-06-2024

We are pleased to announce that the Tax and Financial Due Diligence team of CRIDO has won the prestigious PSIK Award in the Financial and Tax Advisor of the Year 2024 category.


7-06-2024

Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised on the issuance by Enea S.A. (Enea) of PLN 2 billion bonds with the rate of interest tied to ESG criteria, part of its PLN 5 billion bond issuance programme.


4-06-2024

Sopot (3 June 2024) – According to “Office Occupier – Office Market in Tricity, Q1 2024”, a report published by real estate advisory firm Newmark Polska, Tricity remains one of the largest office markets in Poland, with a wide range of offices to choose from.


4-06-2024

Unauthorised use of patents, counterfeiting of brands, piracy or copying of registered designs not only cost companies millions, but also represent a serious business risk potentially even leading to bankruptcy.


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