Archives: Aktualności członków

We invite you to read the Annual Report 2015. The report is available at :

https://www.swisschamber.pl/documents/IZBA_Sprawozdanie_2015_Internet.pdf

On 18th May PwC is organizing a webinar for Swiss investors interested in investing in special economic zones in Poland. We encourage you to sign up for this webinar. More information and registration form you can find in the attachment.

Global law firm Dentons and Rodyk, the oldest and one of the most prestigious law firms in Singapore, have formalized their combination. The launch follows the initial announcement last November of both firms’ intent to combine after a vote by partners of both firms endorsing the combination.

With this combination, and other combinations announced in 2015, Dentons is now the Pacific Rim’s leading global law firm with more than 85 offices in the region. With more than 7,300 lawyers serving more than 55 countries, the Firm offers clients the benefit of quality experience in and of the communities in which they want to do business or resolve a dispute — from Canada and the United States, across Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Africa, and throughout the Asia Pacific region.

The formalization of this combination expands both firms’ service offerings and talent base for the benefit of clients. The Singapore Region adds significant depth in the practices of Corporate, Finance, Intellectual Property and Technology, Litigation and Arbitration, and Real Estate.

Brand
Given the strength of the Rodyk name, and its legacy as the oldest and one of the most prestigious firms in Singapore, as part of the Firm’s brand migration strategy, Dentons’ Singapore Region will be known as Dentons Rodyk, building a local identity that unifies the global reach of Dentons with Rodyk’s 155-year old, valued brand in Singapore. To support this local strength, we have created a unique logo that utilizes both the Rodyk name and the Dentons guidepost element.

Two Dentons professionals, highly-experienced international trade lawyers – Xavier Van Overmeire from Montréal and Nadiya Nychay from Brussels – have co-authored a book entitled The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the EU: An Overview; one of the only publications to examine the various aspects of the agreement and its impact.

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) removes 99% of customs duties between the European Union (EU) and Canada to boost trade, strengthen economic ties and create new jobs. Lawyers advising affected businesses, including those from key areas such as the automotive, agriculture and pharmaceutical sectors, must have a thorough understanding of the agreement as well as the ramifications it could have once implemented.

The new publication is an easy-to-understand overview of the key changes that the CETA will introduce. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific topic or industry and includes a brief summary of the subject followed by a review of its status prior to the implementation of the CETA.

Xavier Van Overmeire is the Regional Head of the International Trade practice at Dentons in Canada and Fellow of the Centre d’études et de recherches internationals de l’Université de Montréal. Xavier advises clients in determining and implementing strategies for the production, distribution or sale of their products or services in foreign markets.

“If you have clients who trade with a European country or you work at a company trading with EU nations, you need to know how the CETA will change the landscape,” said Xavier. “The CETA between Canada and the EU is arguably the most ambitious free trade agreement that Canada has negotiated since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Within this publication, we examine the potential implications of the agreement.”

In her practice, Nadiya Nychay specializes in international trade law, dispute resolution and regulatory matters. She draws on more than 15 years of experience at leading international law firms and as a legal officer at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat.

“The CETA will create new trade opportunities for EU businesses and is expected to increase Europe’s GDP by up to €12 billion,” said Nadiya. “To help lawyers in advising their clients on these opportunities, our book offers readers a concise analysis of the CETA and explains how the landscape will change in key sectors affected by the agreement.”

For further information, please contact:

Canada
Hazel Harding, Public Relations Specialist
Dentons Canada
+1 613 783 9662
hazel.harding@dentons.com    

Europe
Amanda Lowe, PR & Communication Manager
Dentons Europe
+420 236 082 249
amanda.lowe@dentons.com 

Renata Rydzewska Henriques,
External Communications Specialist
Dentons Europe
+48 22 242 55 10
renata.rydzewskahenriques@dentons.com

We are pleased to announce that Fracht FWO Polska will be exhibiting at the upcoming Breakbulk Europe 2016! The exhibition is being held in Antwerp, Belgium, from 23th until 26th May 2016 at the Antwerp Expo.

Breakbulk Europe is the largest exhibition and educational forum in the world addressing the needs of traditional break bulk and project cargo logistics professionals. Bringing together international cargo owners, representatives of the largest ports and companies offering specialized transport this is a must-attend event for breakbulk and project cargo logisticians. The event offers an excellent opportunity to build precious business network and to share know-how.

Therefore, Fracht FWO Polska warmly invite you to participate in the Breakbulk and visit their booth 308, Hall 3. Please let them know your transport requirements and they will be more than happy to provide practical advice in terms of transport organisation.

See you at Antwerp Expo, 23-26 May, stand 308H3!

A press conference, which took place on 5 April 2016 in the headquarters of AHK, presented the report of the survey on economic situation and investment attractiveness of Poland, conducted in February 2016.

Poland remains in a leading position, although the evaluation of the political and social stability of the country and the predictability of economic policy is low- – according to the 11th edition of Economic Survey conducted by the Polish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Poland), in cooperation with twelve bilateral chambers of commerce in Poland, operating within the International Group of Chambers of Commerce (IGCC): American, Belgian, British, French, Spanish, Irish, Canadian, Netherlands, Portuguese, Scandinavian, Swiss and Italian.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please, find attached the invitation to a lecture by Prof. Patrick Aebischer, President of the Federal Polytechnic of Lausanne (no. 1 among young universities in the latest rankings) on the meaning of innovation and cooperation between universities and private business for the economic development, together with the working translation of the Swiss Embassy. Prof. Aebischer will come to Poland at the invitation of Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Higher Education, H.E. Mr. Jarosław Gowin, and the Swiss Ambassador in Poland, H.E. Mr. Andrej Motyl.

The meeting with the Professor will take place on 13th April 2016 at 10:00 at the National Stadium in Warsaw and will be held in English. Detailed information you will find in the attached document.

Due to a limited number of seats, those willing to participate in this extraordinary event, are asked to register via registration form available on the website of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (link below):

www.nauka.gov.pl/zaproszenie-na-wyklad-profesora-patricka-aebischera/

We hope for a fruitful debate on place.

Embassy of Switzerland

www.nauka.gov.pl/aktualnosci-ministerstwo/zapraszamy-na-wyklad-profesora-patricka-aebischera.html

Arkadiusz Krasnodębski was re-elected as Poland Managing Partner for a new, three-year term of office. Piotr Szafarz, Partner and Head of the Real Estate practice in Warsaw, was re-elected as member of the Europe Compensation Committee. Both were elected by a vote of Dentons’ partners in Poland.

Arkadiusz Krasnodębski, legal advisor, heads the Energy and Natural Resources practice in Poland and Europe. He was elected as the Managing Partner of Dentons’ Warsaw office in January 2014 after the former Warsaw office Managing Partner, Tomasz Dąbrowski was elected Dentons Europe Chief Executive Officer.  In December 2015, his fellow partners elected him again for the second term of office, until 31 December 2018.

Krasnodębski has been with the Firm since 2001. He advises energy and public utilities clients on regulatory issues as well as corporate matters and contracts.  During his extensive professional career, he has participated in many of the most innovative transactions in the Polish energy sector.  For years, he has been recognized as a leader in the field of energy law and natural resources in both Polish and international lawyer rankings such as Chambers Europe, The Legal 500 EMEA and PLC Which Lawyer?.

“I am pleased to see that for the second time in a row, partners in Poland have entrusted the position of Managing Partner to Arkadiusz Krasnodębski. In doing so, they have expressed their appreciation of his efforts and accomplishments in maintaining Dentons’ leading position on the Polish market,” said Tomasz Dąbrowski, Chief Executive Officer of Dentons Europe.

Piotr Szafarz, legal advisor and Head of the Warsaw Real Estate Practice, became a member of the Europe Compensation Committee for the second time.  He will hold the position until the end of 2018. Piotr Szafarz is recommended as a top class specialist in real estate law by Polish and international lawyer rankings, including Chambers Europe, PLC Which Lawyer? and Guide to the World’s Leading Real Estate Lawyers.

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About Dentons
Dentons is the world’s first polycentric global law firm. A top 20 firm on the Acritas 2015 Global Elite Brand Index, the Firm is committed to challenging the status quo in delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value in new and inventive ways. Driven to provide clients a competitive edge, and connected to the communities where its clients want to do business, Dentons knows that understanding local cultures is crucial to successfully completing a deal, resolving a dispute or solving a business challenge. Now the world’s largest law firm, Dentons’ global team builds agile, tailored solutions to meet the local, national and global needs of private and public clients of any size in more than 125 locations serving 50-plus countries. www.dentons.com

Media contact:

Kamila Lewandowska                           
BD & Marketing Manager                   
T: +48 22 242 51 15| M: +48 664 191 435       
E: kamila.lewandowska@dentons.com

Beata Niemczuk
Marketing & BD Director
T: +48 22 242 51 18 | M: +48 501 225 224
E: beata.niemczuk@dentons.com

Dear Sir/Madam,
 
I am extremely pleased to announce that for another consecutive year, BALAJCZA Specialized Translations is a partner of the Conference “Made in Poland”, which is to be held on 24 March 2016 (Thursday) in Warsaw. This is a successive conference organized by Valkea publishing house for its vintage Made in Poland.
 
The Warsaw Business Journal has published a new version of the Made in Poland vintage, which aims to build a strong position of Polish brands abroad, promote domestic companies as attractive trading partners and present relevant aspects that make the Polish economy a friendly environment for business.
 
The conference will be a unique debate opportunity for invited experts and persons of considerable standing in the topic of export and the Polish economy. The meeting will be divided into two thematic blocks. In the first panel we will analyze the export potentials of Polish companies. The second panel will focus on how to support Polish exporters and the export opportunities for Polish companies.
 
As a Partner, we are eligible to invite 3 selected guests to the Conference. If you are interested in participating in this Conference, please notify me via timea.balajcza@balajcza.pl

NextLaw Labs, the global collaborative innovation platform developed by global law firm Dentons, today announced its investment in Apperio, aNextLaw Labs, the global collaborative innovation platform developed by global law firm Dentons, today announced its investment in Apperio, a legal tech startup that is changing the way law firms handle matter management. This is the second portfolio company that NextLaw Labs has signed, following its investment in ROSS Intelligence Inc., a startup developing a legal advisor app powered by IBM Watson.

“We are thrilled to be working with one of the most promising legal tech startups for matter management in the market. Apperio is a product that we believe will be a game-changer in the competition for legal panel positions and we are already pilot-testing a prototype with Dentons partners and business development professionals in London,” said Dan Jansen, CEO of NextLaw Labs.

NextLaw Labs and Apperio will work together to streamline matter management, track legal spend in real time and standardize the legal tender process, saving lawyers’ time and introducing new best practices via technology.

NextLaw Labs was connected to Apperio through European business accelerator, Seedcamp.
Apperio founder and CEO, Nicholas d’Adhemar, said, “We are excited to be working with NextLaw Labs and leveraging their extensive knowledge of the industry. They share our vision of using intuitive technology to eradicate information asymmetry and provide real-time transparency to the benefit of both the law firm and their clients.”

The Apperio platform is a powerful smart-analytics dashboard that gives law firms and clients real-time transparency on legal fees that is accurate and meaningful. A simple, intuitive dashboard gives everyone access to the full picture, helping to build strong, cost-effective lawyer/client relationships and equipping all parties with the tools they need to communicate better in business.

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About NextLaw Labs
NextLaw Labs is a business accelerator focused on investing in, developing and deploying new technologies to transform the practice of law. It is an autonomous, wholly owned subsidiary of global law firm Dentons with physical and virtual locations in technology centers worldwide. Through complementary and strategic partnerships with leading technology companies, startups, other business accelerators and established legal vendors, NextLaw Labs will invest in promising companies and develop a suite of new technologies that fundamentally change the practice of law, improving client service and enhancing client solutions. www.nextlawlabs.com

About Dentons
Dentons is the world’s first polycentric global law firm. A top 20 firm on the Acritas 2015 Global Elite Brand Index, the Firm is committed to challenging the status quo in delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value in new and inventive ways. Driven to provide clients a competitive edge, and connected to the communities where its clients want to do business, Dentons knows that understanding local cultures is crucial to successfully completing a deal, resolving a dispute or solving a business challenge. Now the world’s largest law firm, Dentons’ global team builds agile, tailored solutions to meet the local, national and global needs of private and public clients of any size in more than 125 locations serving 50-plus countries. www.dentons.com

About Apperio
Apperio is a powerful smart-analytics dashboard that is removing information asymmetry from legal services, providing law firms and their clients real-time transparency on legal fees that is accurate and meaningful. Apperio is backed by leading investors Notion Capital, IQ Capital, Seedcamp as well as a number of other high profile investors and industry players including NextLaw Labs. The platform is already being used by 17 of the top 100 UK law firms, with more than £20 million in fee being tracked within a year of product launch. Clients include Octopus Investments, Simply Business and Brandwatch. www.apperio.com