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The act BSWW legal & tax real estate team provided comprehensive legal advice in negotiations of a lease agreement with HB Reavis Poland, concerning office premises in the Forest office complex at Burakowska 14, in the post-industrial part of Warsaw.

Forest has been given the BREEAM and BREEAM Communities certificates, on top of winning an award granted by the Ecological Construction Association.

The client was advised by Marta Łobzowska (Senior Associate) in cooperation with Marta Kosiedowska (Partner).

AmeriGas is a leading supplier of LPG in Poland. The company is part of UGI International, which belongs to the American UGI Corporation.

HB Reavis is a development company operating in Poland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, specializing in the development of workspaces.

The real estate team at act BSWW legal & tax is one of the biggest among Polish law firms. Our practitioners advise on all types of real estate projects, with a strong focus on large development, retail and office projects. They act for a wide range of international, domestic and regional clients, including developers, property owners, asset managers, investors, lessors and lessees.

 

 

The team advised FM Solutions SPV sp. z o.o. on the acquisition of shares in FM Solutions sp. z o.o. from Giovanni FIZ.

act BSWW legal & tax advised the buyer throughout the process related to the acquisition of shares (management buyout). The advisory services covered the due diligence audit of the target company, transaction financing (loan documentation negotiation, establishment of collaterals, and loan disbursement) and transaction-related assistance.

FM Solutions is a leading facility manager in the south of Poland (Kraków, Katowice, Wrocław), offering comprehensive technical, infrastructural and administrative services for properties across the country.

The project was supervised by Michał Wielhorski (Managing Partner). Mateusz Prokopiuk (Partner) and Paweł Bochnia (Senior Associate) advised on the transaction and financing. Katarzyna Marzec (Partner) was responsible for due diligence supervision.

“We are pleased to have been given the chance to handle this project and offer comprehensive advice at every stage of the transaction,” said Michał Wielhorski.

The real estate team at act BSWW legal & tax is one of the biggest among Polish law firms. Our practitioners advise on all types of real estate projects, with a strong focus on large development, retail and office projects. They act for a wide range of international, domestic and regional clients, including developers, property owners, asset managers, investors, lessors and lessees.

Adventum Group, an investment fund manager operating internationally, has acquired the Mercedes-Benz building in Warsaw.

act BSWW legal & tax provided Adventum with comprehensive legal assistance related to the transaction. The services rendered by the law firm included due diligence of the property, drafting transaction-related documents, and negotiation support.

The law firm also advised Adventum throughout the financing process related to this acquisition. Among others, it negotiated the terms and conditions of the facility agreement with the lender, i.e. Bayerische Landesbank.

The transactional team was led by Marta Kosiedowska (Partner) and Marek Wojnar (Managing Partner). The due diligence audit was prepared under the supervision of Katarzyna Marzec (Partner).

The financing team was led by Marta Kosiedowska (Partner), supported by Mariusz Grochowski (Senior Associate).

“It is the second project acquired by Adventum in Poland this year. In June, Adventum purchased Marynarska Point 1 in Warsaw, and we know that our client is far from having said its last word. We are pleased to have been given the opportunity to support Adventum on all of its Polish acquisitions so far,” says Marta Kosiedowska, Partner at act BSWW legal & tax.

“We are proud to witness the rapid growth of our client in Poland. Adventum acquired its first real property in Poland in July 2019, gradually expanding its portfolio which now consists of six prestigious office buildings located in Poland’s major cities,” adds Marek Wojnar, Managing Partner at act BSWW legal & tax.

Mercedes-Benz building is a modern office development which has served as the headquarters of companies from the Mercedes-Benz Group for many years.

Adventum Group is a group of boutique investment fund management companies focused on Central European real estate investments. The Group’s personnel includes highly experienced real estate professionals with CFA, NRW and MRICS qualifications, with a combined investment experience of 70+ years. The group has so far executed investments in the CEE region with a total value of over EUR 1.5bn.

 

Interpump Group S.p.A. acquired White Drive Motors & Steering business unit of Danfoss, consisting of three companies based in Poland, Germany and the US. The transaction value is EUR 278 million.

The seller, Danfoss, is a global supplier of mobile hydraulics and electrification products and solutions. White Drive Motors & Steering has manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and Poland. The deal was made possible by regulatory bodies’ approval (incl. the EU Commission and the US Department of Justice).

act BSWW legal & tax advised Interpump Group on the acquisition of White Drive Motors & Steering sp. z o.o. (formerly operating as Danfoss Power Solutions sp. z o.o.), a Polish company that forms part of the acquired business unit. The company has two production plants in Poland, located near Wrocław.

The services rendered by the law firm included due diligence of the acquired company, drafting transaction-related documents, negotiation support and closing assistance.

The project team was led by Mariusz Grochowski (Senior Associate) and supervised by Jacek Bieniak (Managing Partner).

“We are pleased to advise on such complex transaction, which plays a pivotal role in our Client’s business strategy,” says Jacek Bieniak.

Interpump Group is the world’s largest producer of professional high-pressure piston pumps, as well as one of the global players in the hydraulic components market. It is listed on the Italian Stock Exchange in the FTSE Italia Mid Cap and FTSE Italia STAR indices. Interpump Group manufactures pumps with pressure up to 500 bar, and professional high pressure cleaners, with 75% of the products intended for export.

Danfoss Group is a multinational company with more than 28,000 employees globally. It produces mechanical and electronic components for equipment on a global scale and in a variety of sectors. Danfoss manufactures approx. 250,000 individual products daily in 50 factories located in 20 countries. The Group’s distribution network consists of approx. 110 agencies. The corporate headquarters are located in Nordborg, Denmark.

Adventum Group, an investment fund manager operating internationally, is at the final stage of the EUR 84.42 million acquisition of Sky Tower, a landmark development in Wrocław, one of Poland’s biggest and highest mixed-use projects.

Develia S.A. (the seller) and Adventum Group (the buyer) have entered into the preliminary sale agreement, with the final agreement slated to be signed until the end of 2021.

act BSWW legal & tax has provided Adventum with comprehensive legal assistance with respect to the preliminary agreement, and will continue to do so until the project’s completion. The services rendered by the law firm included due diligence of the property, drafting transaction-related documents, and negotiation support.

The project team was led by Marta Kosiedowska (Partner) and Marek Wojnar (Managing Partner co-heading the law firm’s real estate practice). The due diligence audit was prepared under the supervision of Katarzyna Marzec (Partner). The transactional team was supported by Anna Sawaryn (Senior Associate).

“The rapid expansion of Adventum’s portfolio in Poland is very impressive. We are proud to have earned the trust of one of the fastest-developing funds on the Polish market,” says Marta Kosiedowska, Partner at act BSWW legal & tax.

“Adventum’s portfolio is growing to above 125,000 m² of office space with this transaction. Sky Tower expands Adventum’s retail presence in Poland. We are delighted to support this Client yet again in such prestigious acquisition,” adds Marek Wojnar, Managing Partner at act BSWW legal & tax.

Sky Tower is one of the highest office, commercial and residential complexes in Poland (212 metres and 50 floors). Apart from over 30,500 m² of leasable office space, the project covers commercial space (25,000 m²), luxury apartments, comprehensive leisure facilities, and a multi-level underground car park. The total area of the building is approx. 171,000 m².

Adventum Group is a group of boutique investment fund management companies focused on Central European real estate investments. The Group’s personnel includes highly experienced real estate professionals with CFA, NRW and MRICS qualifications, with a combined investment experience of 70+ years. The group has so far executed investments in the CEE region with a total value of over EUR 1.5bn.

The seller was represented by Dentons.