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Hoogells is once again expanding its practice in recent times – this time with the real estate & finance practice. Jakub Mosoń, previously Head of Legal Department and Group Compliance Manager at a leading international real estate development company, has been appointed its head.

“The growth of the Real Estate and Finance practice has been an indispensable element in Hoogells’ strategy alongside the Infrastructure and Public Procurement practices. It is the answer to our clients’ needs. I have known Jakub since my university days and I know that his experience from the last years spent in an international development group, including, among others, supervising M&A processes in the capital group, a number of due diligence projects for sale and acquisition of project companies or coordination of investment processes fits perfectly with our expectations. I am convinced that Jakub’s previous business experience and his managerial skills will be of great benefit to the firm’s clients who have been wanting to entrust us with their cases in this area for some time now. Welcome to the team!” – says Anna Oleksiewicz, CEO of Hoogells Law Firm.

 

Jakub Mosoń, lawyer and manager, from March 1, 2022, is a partner and head of real estate & finance at Hoogells, where he manages a team that supports clients in all aspects of real estate law and real estate finance transactions. Jakub has extensive experience in real estate legal services, office and shopping mall property management and a solid banking background. He also has a practical knowledge of compliance and corporate law. The significant experience of the law firm’s new partner is also his longstanding practice in the internal departments of banks, which allowed him to acquire the skills to solve financing issues from the perspective of the financing bank’s risk.

Tuesday, 15 March 2022
11 am-12 pm

We deal with feedback in almost every interpersonal situation. Feedback is one of the most important development tools, but not exclusively – it provides us with a sense of security, which is so essential today. Good feedback allows to build trust and strong relations. More importantly, many employees value feedback and expect it from their supervisors.

However, for many of us, giving feedback is still a challenge.

In a multicultural environment it poses even greater challenges. In order for feedback to be used effectively, it should be provided and received in accordance with the intercultural context.

During the meeting you will learn:

• What is feedback
• What are the principles of providing feedback
• What are the forms of providing feedback in different cultures – from direct to indirect communication
• Who provides constructive feedback publicly and why
• Why Americans like to use “sandwich feedback”
• Why saving face is so important in Asian cultures

The meeting on effective feedback in an intercultural environment will be hosted by:

Magdalena Żymełka – coach and advisor. She has been involved in soft HR, in particular its key processes such as: onboarding, job descriptions, employee assessment, appraisal interviews for managers, goal setting, talent management, and employee engagement surveys.

She has international experiences:

14 years in the design, implementation and evaluation of global onboarding programs, product training, e‑learning programs, as well as in Talent Management projects in an international organization.

She has worked with people from the areas of: EMEA, APAC and AMER (Poland, the UK, Estonia, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong, the USA). She worked and lived in the USA and the UK.

She managed the Learning & Development team in an international company employing over 2,000 employees. Together with her team, she supported the development of employees by helping them discover their talents and develop their skills. Currently, she shares her managerial experience with managers in a training room and remotely, conducting training for business on topics such as: improving managerial skills, First Time Manager, team management, including dispersed teams, managing generations in the organization, conducting effective meetings, building effective teams, change management, the culture of management by values in the organization, the culture of feedback, effective team communication and intercultural communication.

She has completed a total of 6,000 hours of training, both in the classroom and remotely. She conducts training sessions in Polish and in English.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Thursday, 10 March 2022
8 am-9 am

“Chinese culture is very much rooted in beliefs and myths, unchanged for several thousand years. Despite the fast pace of life today and the power of new technologies, ancient customs, symbols and superstitions are still observed in the Middle Kingdom.

Join us on Thursday, March 10 at 8 a.m. for the second meeting of “China – Yesterday and Today”, part of the “Breakfast Online” series.

You will find out:

What does the flag of the PRC symbolize?

What color can improve or spoil your relationship with the Chinese?

What gifts are frowned upon in the Middle Kingdom?

On which floor of the hotel should you not put Chinese guests?

Is it appropriate to give a bouquet of red roses to a Chinese woman?

The meeting will be held by Kamila Radzyńska – business coach, specialised in intercultural communication, member of SIETAR Polska, R&D Manager experienced in foreign trade, romanist, passionate about the Far East, and winner of the Knowledge about France Competition organised by PR III radio and France Inter.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl tel.: +48 601 913 446

By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website www.balajcza.pl

Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

CRIDO has advised on the acquisition of Rolling-Robotics by the Belgian company VMA N.V., part of the CFE Group. CRIDO’s services included, in particular, conducting due diligence and transaction advisory services.

Rolling-Robotics operates in the industrial automation industry and developes software for the automotive industry. Its solutions are used by the largest entities in the sector.

The acquisition of Rolling-Robotics by VMA shows that investment in Poland, including companies from the industrial automation and new technologies sector, is attractive to foreign investors. It is another such transaction in which we have participated recently. – comments Przemysław Furmaga, Partner and Head of the M&A practice at CRIDO Legal

Legal advice on the project was provided by CRIDO’s Przemysław Furmaga (Partner at CRIDO Legal), Alekandra Czarnecka (Senior Associate at CRIDO Legal) and Michał Tokarz (Junior Associate at CRIDO Legal) from the M&A team and Edyta Defańska – Czujko (Partner at CRIDO Legal) and Aneta Brzózka (Associate at CRIDO Legal) from the employment law team. All tax matters on the project were coordinated by Mateusz Stańczyk (Partner at CRIDO) Michał Kwaśniewski (Senior Manager at CRIDO) and Maciej Rosiński (Senior Consultant at CRIDO).

At the Client’s level, Cecile Verougstraete, Legal Manager, was responsible for work on the documentation while Thomas Ducamp, CFO at VMA was responsible for running the entire project.

Tuesday, 1 March 2022
11 am-12 pm

Inclusive language is a language that avoids certain expressions that may exclude (discriminate) certain social groups, so that it can protect people from different groups and social minorities.

During the workshop we will talk about:

what an inclusion group is

inclusive language – feminatives and gender neutral expressions

how language shapes social sensitivity

The meeting will be hosted by Ms Olga Marek-Kostrzewska, a Polish language teacher at the Lingua Polonica school, and a marketing and PR specialist by profession. She built her experience working for companies such as Benefit Systems and at numerous marketing conferences.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl tel.: +48 601 913 446

By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website www.balajcza.pl

Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

At Balajcza Linguistic Services, the management of translation orders is a multi-step process. From the inquiry, through quotation, import to CAT software, the translator’s work, verification, and finally transfer of the final file to the client. However, at BLS it doesn’t end there.

In 2021, clients who ordered a translation from Balajcza would also receive an invitation to participate in a satisfaction survey. More than 200 people completed the survey, and the results and comments will be used by the company to further improve its order processing.

As it turned out, 97% of respondents are satisfied with their collaboration with Balajcza – these individuals rated their satisfaction at 4 or 5 on a five-point scale. Interestingly, the survey also showed that as many as four out of five clients gave Balajcza the highest possible rating!

Clients were also asked to rate their satisfaction in five areas on a 10-point scale:

• Quality of translation
• Quotation time
• On-time delivery
• Customer service contact
• Service price

The respondents were unanimous in this case as well, with a rating between 7 and 10 given by the vast majority of participants. It turns out that 97% of people expressed their satisfaction with the quality of the translation, and as many as 99% were happy with the quotation time, delivery time, customer service and the price of the service!

In addition, an overwhelming majority of clients awarded the maximum score of 10 points in the following categories. 72% of the respondents were completely satisfied with translation quality, 91% – with quotation time, 95% – with delivery time, and 91% – with our customer service. 3 out of 5 people (64%) were fully satisfied with the price and the rest also gave high marks in this regard.

These are great results, which are very rewarding and provide a benchmark for the next year.

The survey also provided some space for comments and feedback – critical, constructive and favourable. The examples of the latter were very numerous! Here are some of them:

• “Better than I expected in every way”.
• “An exceptionally good translation of a text on beauty products from French. Almost no editorial corrections were needed on our part”.
• “You have shown a high level of understanding when confronted with the delay in the client’s decision to use your services and the urgency of the translation, for which we are grateful!”
• “I am very satisfied with the service, as always”.

We sincerely thank you for all your feedback and responses. We will analyse and use them – some to improve our services in 2022, and some… to make the day of our team, who always strive to do their best!

Thursday, 24 February 2022
8 am-9 am

Over 4,000 years of Chinese civilization is more than just fascinating history. It is an inexhaustible source of experience that Chinese people reach for to build their today and tomorrow on this solid base.

We invite you to a series of meetings “China – yesterday and today.” The first part will be held on Thursday, February 24 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. as part of our “Online Breakfasts.”

You will learn, among other things:

• how Greece’s Piraeus will become China’s Las Vegas
• how long it took to walk the Silk Road
• what will be the largest infrastructure investment in world history
• why the Mars exploration mission was named Tianwen-1

The meeting will be held by Kamila Radzyńska – business coach, specialised in intercultural communication, member of SIETAR Polska, R&D Manager experienced in foreign trade, romanist, passionate about the Far East, and winner of the Knowledge about France Competition organised by PR III radio and France Inter.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Tuesday, 15 February 2022
11 am-12 pm

‘Your words can change the world.’ It is through words that we build understanding and make connections. The way we communicate affects our relationships, including those at work. Communication challenges arise even more so when we work at the crossroads of different cultures. Very often our own communication style can make the team uncomfortable, despite our good intentions. And that’s the real challenge in developing global agility – learning to adapt without feeling like you’re losing a part of yourself in the process.

During the meeting you will learn:

• how to talk about what is important to you
• how to work with others respecting your needs and theirs
• how to make sure people appreciate your feedback
• how to consciously step out of our comfort zone and find your own global skill

The world of empathic communication will be discussed by:

Monika Guzek – an intercultural trainer, project manager and university lecturer. President of SIETAR Polska. She coordinates strategic and marketing projects and is responsible for the implementation and adaptation of products to the requirements of foreign markets. For 11 years she has been fulfilling herself in B2B and B2C marketing, actively supporting sales departments and adapting sales support methods to the local preferences of customers. She has gained extensive international experience working in Poland, Germany, China, Indonesia and Portugal.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

Thursday, 10 February 2022
8 am-9 am

Piedmont, or “the region at the foot of the mountains”, is situated in Northwest Italy.

Mountains, lakes and small picturesque villages are an integral part of its landscape.

The region is adored by mountain lovers for its breathtaking views and some of Europe’s best ski resorts in the Alps. However, Piedmont is not only famous for its beautiful views. It has much more to offer.

Join us at our Thursday Breakfast and find out:

• why Poles don’t go to Piedmont
• for what this region competes with Tuscany
• what local delicacies make their way to the world’s tables
• and what it has to do with the Slow Food movement

Learn about Piedmont from:

Monika Guzek – an intercultural trainer, project manager and university lecturer. The president of SIETAR Poland. She gained extensive international experience working in Poland, Portugal, Germany, China and Indonesia and currently she is dividing her life between Poland and Switzerland.

and

Cristiano Berta – a linguist, sommelier, ski instructor and mountain lover. An Italian from Piedmont with extensive international experience. He grew up in Germany, studied in Italy, and worked in Denmark, Norway, Canada, and Switzerland.

The meeting will be held in Polish and English.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Tuesday, 1 February 2022
11 am-12 pm

Language is a social construct and specifically because of this it is subject to change. In the 21st century, we speak and write differently than we did in the 15th or 18th centuries, and differently than we did a hundred or even fifty years ago. We also use different vocabulary: many old words have gone out of use, a great number of words has changed – their meaning has been broadened or narrowed (for example, for modern people the most important meaning of the noun “current” is not the historically original one, i.e., the movement of water, the direction in which a river flows, but meanings given to the word much later, such as electric current). Many borrowings from other languages have been adopted by the Polish language. A large part of these borrowings remain in the language permanently; others are merely “fashionable” ephemera for a short time. Vocabulary is the “part” of language that undergoes the greatest and fastest changes. Of course, the grammar we use and the spelling change as well.

During the workshop we will talk about:

• new popular words,
• borrowings,
• word-for-word translations.

The meeting will be hosted by Ms Olga Marek-Kostrzewska, a Polish language teacher at the Lingua Polonica school, and a marketing and PR specialist by profession. She built her experience working for companies such as Benefit Systems and at numerous marketing conferences.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

• By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

• Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.