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The Legal 500 EMEA
* The Legal 500 EMEA 2011
Corporate and M&A
The firm: "Polenak Law Firm has earned a reputation as 'the pick of the lot', and has longstanding relationships with major international players such as Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. The practice, headed by 'absolute gem' Kristijan Polenak, assisted TAV Holdings in the ˆ90m project financing for the concession on three airports, and also advised energy company RWE in a BOT project for two hydro-power plants, utilizing a PPP structure. Kristijan Polenak and Tatjana Popovski Buloski are 'excellent lawyers, with acute business sense'.
* The Legal 500 EMEA 2010
Corporate and M&A
The firm: "Polenak Law Firm has an excellent corporate and banking practice with clients ranging from the World bank, Barclays and Goldman Sachs to regional names including NLB Group and SAVA Re. The three-partner has working relationships with international firms including Baker&McKenzie LLP and Chadbourne&Parke MNP. The Firm's energy practice represents the likes of Ratia Energy and GEN-I in Slovenia, and also has a healthy litigation practice."
* The Legal 500 EMEA 2009
Corporate and M&A
The firm: "Three-partner Polenak Law Firm has a strong litigation practice, and a robust corporate practice. Clients include Pozavarovalnica SAVA RE in respect of its acquisition of a Macedonian insurance company, and the firm assisted the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in rendering and facilitating a loan of ˆ55m to Tutunska Banka Skopje. Other notable former clients include Standard bank and the World Bank.
* The Legal 500 EMEA 2008
Corporate and M&A
The firm: "Polenak law Firm is a long-established heavyweight, arguably the leading corporate law firm in Macedonia. Now a three-partner practice, it has a close relationship with some City of London 'magic circle' firms, and acts primarly for international clients, including major banks and insurance companies. Managing partner Kristijan Polenak is the main contact for corporate and banking matters, with Nikola Polenak advising on corporate crime and Tatjana Popovski handling IP and litigation. The firm has recently been active in the energy sector, advising EVN on the acquisition of a Macedonian company, and Germany-based RWE in relation to the tender process for the hydro-power projects. Banking work includes advising a consortium of shareholders in selling a Macedonian bank, on due diligence related to bids for the acquisition of this bank. The EBRD, which led the consortium, is also a significant banking client for other recent transactions, including a syndicated loan extended to Macedonian entities. The firm has also recently been acting for the leaders in relation to some other high-value loans, and is active in advising regional mining companies. It also has a strong corporate governance practice."
* The Legal 500 EMEA 2007
Corporate and Commercial
The firm: "Polenak law Firm is a highly reputable and long-established practice, now led by Kristijan Polenak. International clients praise him for being 'very good and very capable'.
* The Legal 500 EMEA 2005
Legal market
"Law Office Polenak is a member of the South East Europe Legal Group, extending its legal expertise across the Balkan region in partnership with the largest international law firms from Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Turkey and Serbia and Montenegro.
Corporate and Commercial
The firm: "Law Office Polenak shares a top-tier reputation for excellence in corporate, commercial, banking, finance, insurance and M&A. The firm was involved in the biggest-ever foreign investment transaction in FYROM, advising Macedonia Telecom in the acquisition of a 51% stake by a consortium led by Matav, the leading Hungarian telecommunications company. The firm also advised the EBRD and the IFC in connection with the acquisition of the largest bank in the Republic. The firm consists of joint senior partners Nikola Polenak and Kristijan Polenak, partner Tatjana Popovski and five associates, and is praised for its 'responsiveness and lateral thinking'.
* The Legal 500 EMEA 2004
Corporate and Commercial
The firm: "Seven-lawyer Law Office Polenak represented the Coca-Cola Company regarding intellectual property rights. Clients also include the IFC, EBRD, Pro-Credit Bank AD Skopje and Phillip Morris. The best known personalities at the firm are the two partners, Nikola and Kristijan Polenak and attorney-at-law Tatjana Popovski. Kristijan Polenak, known for his litigation expertise, is recommended for his 'sharp answers' and his 'excellent English skills'.
* The Legal 500 Europe and Middle East 2003
Corporate and Commercial
The firm: "At Law Office Polenak, Kristijan Polenak provides corporate, commercial and banking advice to clients such as Philip Morris, Standard bank, ING Bank an Coca-Cola. The firm also has expertise in litigation, arbitration and IP.
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