LEGAL AND BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES
PAHL & ZIENTARSKA Law Offices have for many years provided comprehensive legal and legal-business consulting services to foreign investors, in particular investors from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong [Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China], as well as other countries in Southeast Asia.
We understand how complex it can be for foreign nationals and foreign entities to commence business operations in Poland, as well as how many legal, organisational, tax and practical steps are required to carry out an investment process safely and effectively. This is why we offer considerably more than legal support. We actively facilitate the process of establishing companies, from the initial direct or indirect contact through to the completion of the entire company formation process and the commencement of business operations in Poland. We take the burden of preparing agreements, conducting negotiations, organising documentation and coordinating the entire process off our Clients’ shoulders — from the LOI through to the final agreement.
The Law Offices are active members of the Poland–Asia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, supporting the development of Polish-Asian economic relations.
WHY CLIENTS TRUST US
- In-depth knowledge of the legal and business environment in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Southeast Asia.
- Long-standing business relationships facilitating the establishment of cooperation and the successful implementation of investment projects.
- Comprehensive support — legal services, negotiations and administrative matters, with all key areas handled in one place.
- We minimise legal and business risks while ensuring the efficient execution of every stage of the investment process.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES DO WE CREATE FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS?
PAHL & ZIENTARSKA Law Offices have been actively operating in this segment of the market for many years, with extensive experience in advising international business Clients and an extensive network of contacts across mainland China, the Hong Kong SAR and Singapore.
We cooperate with entrepreneurs, investors, advisers, intermediaries and business entities operating in these markets. This enables us not only to provide legal assistance, but also to actively support our Clients in developing business relationships, conducting investment discussions and expanding their operations in the Polish and European markets.
The Law Offices also provide services to entities from Singapore and actively cooperate with business partners in that country, maintaining established contacts and extensive experience in handling international matters.
HOW DO WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AT EVERY STAGE OF THE INVESTMENT PROCESS?
On behalf of our Clients, we coordinate cooperation with auditors, sworn translators, tax advisers, notaries, commercial landlords, property owners, designers, architects and construction companies. We also connect Clients with other Polish or foreign investors.
We support Clients in establishing and developing relationships with local government authorities and public institutions whose involvement may be of material importance to the successful implementation of investments in Poland.
We represent our Clients before public authorities, courts of all instances, administrative authorities and enforcement authorities, as well as at the pre-litigation stage, including in mediation and negotiations, in disputes arising from commercial transactions, including international transactions.
We specialise in corporate and commercial law, while also providing effective legal support in administrative, civil and criminal matters.
WHY DO WE FOCUS ON LONG-TERM BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS?
We believe that cultivating relationships is one of the most important factors in conducting business, particularly international business.
Our Clients receive more than a legal service — they receive our active involvement in the process, knowledge of market realities, experience in working with foreign investors and practical support in building a secure business position in Poland.
For this reason, PAHL & ZIENTARSKA Law Offices are active members of numerous Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The business relationships we have developed over the years enable us to establish cooperation with foreign entities more quickly and effectively, as well as to facilitate efficient contact with potential investors from around the world.
OUR KEY SERVICES
As part of our cooperation with entrepreneurs, investors and individuals from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong [Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China], Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia, the Lawyers and associates of the Law Offices provide:
- ongoing legal services for companies with Chinese, Hong Kong, Singaporean and other foreign capital, in particular Asian capital, including day-to-day corporate, commercial, contractual, administrative and employment law advice;
- support for foreign investors entering the Polish market, from the initial business discussions, through the selection of the appropriate legal structure for the investment, to company registration, commencement of operations and ongoing business support;
- comprehensive handling of processes related to the establishment, registration and corporate changes of entities involving foreign capital, including representation before the National Court Register (Krajowy Rejestr Sądowy — KRS), the Central Register of Beneficial Owners, tax offices and other competent authorities;
- preparation of legal opinions, analyses, draft agreements, corporate documentation, resolutions, internal regulations, investment agreements, letters of intent, LOIs, NDAs, MOUs, term sheets and final agreements;
- ongoing legal advice in connection with the execution and performance of commercial and investment agreements, distribution agreements, leases and tenancy agreements, share sales, acquisitions of businesses, real estate and assets material to the conduct of business operations;
- participation in commercial, investment, corporate and real estate negotiations, both on the Polish and foreign side, taking into account the legal, organisational and business differences arising in international transactions;
- active support for Clients in building business relationships between entrepreneurs from Poland, China, the Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and other countries, including connecting business partners, investors, advisers and entities that may participate in the implementation of a project;
- organisation and coordination of business meetings involving Polish and foreign entities, held in Poland, Europe, China, the Hong Kong SAR and Singapore;
- participation as legal advisers in investment meetings, discussions with counterparties, meetings of company governing bodies and consultations concerning the planning, conduct and development of business operations in Poland;
- coordination of Clients’ cooperation with notaries, sworn translators, tax advisers, accountants, statutory auditors, banks, commercial landlords, property owners, designers, architects, construction companies and other entities necessary for the proper implementation of an investment;
- support in relations with local government authorities, public institutions, special economic zones, business organisations and institutional partners whose involvement may be of material importance to the successful implementation of an investment project;
- representation before public administration authorities in proceedings concerning the obtaining of permits, licences, concessions, registrations, administrative approvals and other decisions required to conduct business operations in the Republic of Poland;
- representation in matters concerning the acquisition of real estate by Polish commercial-law entities involving capital from Asian markets, including Chinese, Hong Kong and Singaporean capital, as well as capital originating from third countries;
- representation of Clients before courts of all instances, enforcement authorities and public administration authorities, as well as at the pre-litigation stage, in particular in mediation, negotiations and settlement discussions;
- conduct of administrative court proceedings, including representation of Clients before Voivodeship Administrative Courts and the Supreme Administrative Court;
- handling of commercial, corporate, civil, administrative and employment disputes related to the operations of entities with foreign capital or to investments carried out in Poland;
- legal and organisational support for Clients in establishing a long-term business presence in Poland, encompassing not only the preparation of documentation and representation before authorities, but also the Law Offices’ active involvement throughout the entire investment process.