Linklaters provides ‘exceptional legal support’ to borrowers, financial institutions and financial sponsors on domestic and cross-border transactions and projects. Regulatory banking mandates are also an area of expertise for the group, especially regarding risk management, banking secrecy, and outsourcing issues. Marta Domino chairs the group with substantial experience in corporate finance and restructuring mandates. Jarosław Miller, a specialist in banking and finance law, plays an active role in key matters. English-qualified solicitor Adrian Horne is lauded as ’very experienced’, and Joanna Gawlicka often advises clients on regulatory issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Availability of all members of the team, prompt feedback for any documentation-related or other questions or issues, and excellent legal support during negotiations.’

  • ‘Toby Grimstone is sharp, straight to the point, and a tough negotiator with remarkable knowledge and experience; we felt very comfortable having Toby on our side at the negotiations table.'

  • 'Adrian Horne is very experienced and always available and calm, which we appreciate very much.'

  • 'Katarzyna Lesińska is approachable and always available, providing explanations and assistance about any documentation-related questions within minutes; it has been a pleasure to work with her.’

  • ‘The team is always available and prompt in giving feedback and requested information. They provided exceptional legal support during negotiations and were able to anticipate the other side's arguments which helped prepare our negotiation strategy. I would not want to have them on the opposite side of my team.’

  • ‘Katarzyna Lesińska is continuously on top of things. She always makes sure that we stick to the schedule, never missing a deadline. Very nice and easy to talk to.'

  • 'We appreciated Adrian Horne's expertise and calmness.'

  • 'Toby Grimstone is a straight to the point negotiator and seems very knowledgeable about current market dynamics and how to approach issues when they arise.’

Key clients

  • Tauron Polska Energia S.A.
  • Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A.
  • Santander Bank Polska S.A.
  • BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
  • PKO Bank Polski S.A.
  • INA-INDUSTRIJA NAFTE
  • PAD RES
  • Investika
  • Celsa Huta Ostrowiec
  • mBank S.A.
  • Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.
  • Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A.
  • Bank Millennium S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A. on a PLN1bn subordinated loan agreement for Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych Gaz-System S.A.
  • Advised European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the PLN310m and €7.5m senior secured financing of a chain of convenience stores in Poland.
  • Advised Resi4Rent on a PLN613m financing for the development of a portfolio apartments located in Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, and Gdańsk.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marta Domino

Other key lawyers

Jarosław Miller, Adrian Horne, Joanna Gawlicka, Maciej Chęciński, Marcin Nowak, Katarzyna Lesińska