DLA Piper has announced the appointment of Katarzyna Jakubiak as a finance partner in their Polish office, strengthening their international finance group. Jakubiak, who was previously with Deloitte Legal, brings extensive expertise in a range of financial transactions. Her focus includes bilateral and syndicated loans, project finance, structured finance, acquisition finance, and corporate finance, as well as margin lending and public takeover (PTO) finance. The announcement marks a strategic enhancement of DLA Piper’s capabilities in Poland, aimed at bolstering the firm’s ability to manage diverse and complex financing transactions across various sectors.
In addition to Katarzyna Jakubiak, the firm has also onboarded Anna Tomaszewska as a senior associate within the same team, further expanding their skilled workforce in the finance sector. This move follows a number of strategic hires in recent months as the firm seeks to consolidate its market position in the region.
Jakubiak’s background includes considerable experience with both local and international clients, providing her a robust perspective and understanding of the financial landscape not only within Poland but in broader European contexts as well. Her role will likely involve leading significant transactions and supporting clients with innovative financial solutions.
The firm’s decision to augment its finance team in Poland reflects a response to the growing demand for sophisticated financial legal services in a vibrant and rapidly evolving economic environment. As part of their strategy, DLA Piper appears committed to deploying experienced legal professionals who can navigate complex financial deals and provide strategic insights aligned with their client’s business objectives.
For further details, you can read more about the development in the original announcement on Bloomberg Law.