Linklaters has acted for CBRE Global Investors European Shopping Centre Fund (CBRE Global Investors ESCF), on the acquisition of Galeria Mazovia shopping centre in Plock.

The Linklaters Warsaw has been involved in and advised on all aspects of the transaction, from structuring, through the due diligence, drafting and negotiating the transaction documents, financing-related issues, up to the successful closing and funding. Linklaters provided tax advice as well.

The team was led by Janusz Dzianachowski, managing associate within the real estate practice who was supported by Tomasz Trystula, associate within the real estate practice.

Commenting on the deal, Janusz Dzianachowski said: This was the first acquisition of CBRE Global Investors ESCF not only in Poland but also in the CEE and we are proud to have been able to advise the Client on this challenging transaction. Galeria Mazovia is a very well performing asset and we are certain it fits perfectly in the ESCF’s growing portfolio.

Linklaters has previously advised another fund managed by CBRE Global Investors, investing in logistics in Poland.