Leveraging its ‘profound understanding of the Polish real estate market’, the team at Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak has significant know-how in relation to commercial property, providing advice on office, logistics, industrial, hotels, and shopping centre projects. The practice is equally adept at handling disputes within the field, regularly representing clients in matters related to reclamation, compensation, co-ownership and restitution. Radosław Waszkiewicz leads the team and assists clients with acquisitions, divestments, leasing issues, and development projects.
Testimonials
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‘Comprehensive treatment of difficult issues; flexibility with respect to the services rendered, understanding of budget issues and delegating appropriate practitioners for different type of tasks required.'
‘I highly recommend the cooperation with Bartłomiej Dębski, with his vast knowledge, deep engagement in the projects and understanding of the client's needs.'
‘Very good generalist team, able to advise on various types of matters, which is helpful if a matter is complex and requires insight in related areas of law. Always trying to protect a client's interests to the very end which helped on several occasions to turn tables during contract negotiations. The team is long established which means that they possess a historical insight on market development.'
‘The team is very professional and has a profound knowledge of the Polish real estate and development projects legal environment. They understand the intentions of our company and adjust respectively the legal approach. The whole team is very committed to the tasks we place in their hands.'
‘The individuals I work with have very good advisory skills both from a strategic and operational point of view. The balance perfectly between the strict rules of legal codes on the one hand and the administrative and business reality on the other hand. The are very concentrated on the goal and have proven they can close a deal even in complicated circumstances and under huge time pressure.'
Key clients
- Zalando SE
- NOHO Investment
- AXA Investment Managers
- Maersk
- Solaris Bus & Coach Sp. z o.o.
- Investec Property Fund Offshore Investments Proprietary Limited
- Uma Investments Sp. z o.o. (Kellogg’s)
- OKRE Development Sp. z o.o. (Koramic Real Estate)
- REF Eastern Opportunities sp. z o.o.
- Blue City Sp. z o.o.
- International Paper Company
- Xior Student Housing
- Ares European Property Enhancement Partners
- Andraka Sp. z o.o.
- Aquarius Sp. z o.o. Sp. k.
- Nike Retail
- Wix Com.
- Auchan Polska Sp. z o.o.
- Kerry Polska Sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
- Advised Xior Student Housing on the Polish part of the acquisition of 5,341 residential units for €939m in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Poland.
- Advised NOHO Investment on the acquisition of Polfa investment land in the centre of Warsaw.
- Advised Zalando SE on the selection of land and the tender process to acquire land for a new logistics facility, with a planned building area of over 140,000 square metres.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Radosław Waszkiewicz