Clifford Chance is lauded for its ‘exceptional legal expertise’ in the banking and finance arena. Sustainability-linked transactions have been a recent area of activity for the group, in addition to project financing and refinancing mandates. Its impressive client roster includes major financial institutions and banks. Banking and securities law expert Grzegorz Namiotkiewicz, and regulatory and transactional specialist Andrzej Stosio jointly sit at the helm of the department. Miłosz Gołąb frequently advises clients on restructurings and refinancings, and Irena Floras-Goode, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, has a notable focus on project financing mandates, as well as asset, acquisition and export finance.
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‘Good direct engagement of the partner, Grzegorz Namiotkiewicz, and his pro-active support. Grzegorz focuses also on the merits of the transaction and not only on issuing invoices.’
‘This practice stands out due to its exceptional legal expertise, putting them ahead of the competition. They offer a highly client-centric approach, prioritising open communication, responsiveness, and proactive support.'
- 'Their commitment to innovation, diversity, and inclusivity fosters a forward-thinking environment that benefits clients like us. Their collaborative culture ensures that we receive comprehensive and holistic legal solutions tailored to our needs.'
‘The individuals I collaborate with at this practice truly shine. They stand out from competitors due to their exceptional legal expertise, unmatched professionalism, and profound grasp of our specific requirements.'
- 'I highly appreciate their proactive nature, meticulousness, and their outstanding client-centric approach. These attributes, coupled with their legal proficiency, render them an exceptional team that consistently surpasses our expectations.’
‘Michał Jadwisiak and Maksymilian Jarząbek are both very experienced and always focused on the client's needs. They are pro-active with good negotiation skills and positive mindsets.’
‘Team remains available to the client throughout the whole process with very good coordination of complex works on financial documentation and proposing viable solutions for both parties, looking for fair trade-offs.'
‘Maksymilian Jarząbek is an experienced lawyer with good negotiation skills, and he formulates arguments in a clear and convincing manner.’
Key clients
- Cargounit
- Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
- Bank Pekao S.A.
- Alior Bank S.A.
- KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH
- Erste Group Bank AG
- Santander Bank Polska S.A.
- Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A.
- Bank of China (Europe) S.A.
- Spółka Akcyjna Oddział w Polsce
- BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- mBank S.A.
- Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski
- ING Bank Slaski
- Bank Millennium
- PKO BP S.A.
- Haitong Bank, S.A.
- Oddział w Polsce
- RTB House
- Baltic Hub Container Terminal sp. z o.o.
- European Investment Bank
- Resi4Rent
- Taaleri Energia
- PAD RES
- Hillwood Polska
Work highlights
- Advising Baltic Hub on the expansion and refinancing of its existing debt and the construction of the third deep water sea container terminal.
- Advising a consortium of Polish and international financial institutions on the PLN2.45bn financing of the construction of a combined-cycle gas turbine with a capacity of approximately 750MW in Ostrołęka.
- Advising a consortium of banks on the conclusion of an agreement for a revolving credit facility of up to PLN1bn and a term loan of up to PLN1.5bn, which will be granted as a sustainability-linked loan, with Enea.
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Grzegorz Namiotkiewicz, Andrzej Stosio