Banking and finance

Gide Loyrette Nouel

The banking and finance team at Gide Loyrette Nouel frequently handles both domestic and cross-border transactions and advises on drafting the related documentation, corporate and real estate financings and regulatory issues. The group also providers borrowers and lenders with daily advice. Practice head Paweł Grześkowiak leads the firm's private equity and venture capital departments, and along with Mateusz Gronau, boasts expertise in secured and structured financing operations, while Marta Karmińska is experienced in syndicated financings, as well as LBO transactions.

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Testimonials

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‘The team consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that clients receive the best possible legal representation.'
'From the first consultation to the resolution of the case, they maintained clear communication, offered strategic advice and showed a deep understanding of the law. Their dedication to their clients is evident in every step of the process.’
‘We are truly grateful for the outstanding legal support provided by Mateusz Gronau. His expertise, attention to detail and dedication to our case were remarkable. Mateusz was always available to answer our questions and provide thoughtful, strategic advice, guiding us through every step of the legal process with confidence and clarity.'
‘Solution oriented, highly motivated to accomplish the deal within the set timeline.’
‘We have been working with Gide's banking and finance team for many years but they keep on surprising us with new capabilities, making working with them rather a pleasure than a necessity. Mateusz Gronau has developed a very strong expertise in financing transactions.'
'Gide's banking and finance team led by our long-time trusted advisor, Mateusz Gronau, has a lot of experience and strong negotiation skills.'
‘We engaged Gide Loyrette Nouel to assist with the structuring and negotiation of a revolving credit facility for our company, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome. The banking and finance team consistently demonstrated not only deep technical expertise but also a clear understanding of our commercial needs, which made the entire process much smoother.’
‘Marta Karmińska, who led the project, was instrumental in ensuring its success. Marta’s availability and responsiveness were second to none—whether addressing urgent questions or guiding us through critical negotiations, she was always there when we needed her. Her proactive approach and attention to detail gave us great confidence, knowing that nothing would fall through the cracks.’

Key clients

KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.
Santander Bank Polska
Credit Agricole Bank Polska
Kulczyk Investments SA
PEKAO Leasing Sp. z o.o.
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
mLeasing
mBank
Accord 4 Sp. z o.o.
Sierra Gorda SCM
European Investment Bank
Council of Europe Development Bank
KGHM International Ltd.
SGI sp. z o.o.
Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN S.A.
BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
UniCredit Bank Austria AG
Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne
Yareal Polska
American Heart of Poland
Orion Engineered Carbons
Goldman Sachs Bank
Farmaceutici Procemsa S.P.A.
Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A
Thales DIS Sp. z o.o.
ECE
Bank Millennium S.A.
Avallon MBO
BPI Real Estate

Work highlights

Advising Orion Engineered Carbons on the legal aspects of refinancing a syndicated loan granted by a group of investors that includes Goldman Sachs Bank USA, UBS Securities LLC, Barclays Bank PLC, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding INC., J.P. Morgan Limited, Fifth Third Bank, HSBC Bank PLC, Mediobanca S.P.A. and DZ Bank AG.
Advising Goldman Sachs Bank on financing the sale of over 10,000 investment portfolios, with a nominal value of EUR 33bn and a book value of EUR 1.0bn, to affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management for $785.41m.
Advising KI Chemistry on the process of obtaining financing for the acquisition of shares in Ciech S.A. through a voluntary tender offer for the sale of up to approximately 48.66% of the shares in Ciech S.A., which, with the shares already held, amounts to 100% of the shares in the company.