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Mayer Brown's Nicole Saharsky Recognized Among Washingtonian's "Most Powerful Women" for Fourth Consecutive Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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30 September 2026
Mayer Brown's Nicole Saharsky recognized among Washingtonian's "Most Powerful Women" for fourth consecutive year
WASHINGTON DC - Washingtonian has once again recognized Mayer Brown partner Nicole Saharsky among its annual list of the region's "Most Powerful Women," marking her fourth consecutive appearance on the prestigious list. The honor celebrates influential leaders across the Washington DC area who are making a significant impact locally and nationally.
Nicole co-leads Mayer Brown's
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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30 September 2026
Mayer Brown's Nicole Saharsky recognized among Washingtonian's "Most Powerful Women" for fourth consecutive year
WASHINGTON DC - Washingtonian has once again recognized Mayer Brown partner Nicole Saharsky among its annual list of the region's "Most Powerful Women," marking her fourth consecutive appearance on the prestigious list. The honor celebrates influential leaders across the Washington DC area who are making a significant impact locally and nationally.
Nicole co-leads Mayer Brown'sSupreme Court & Appellate practice and is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading appellate advocates. Clients regularly turn to her to handle complex, high-stakes appeals before the US Supreme Court and appellate courts nationwide.
She has argued 32 cases before the Supreme Court and authored briefs in hundreds more.
Over the past year, Nicole has continued to play a leading role in several closely watched appellate matters, including representing the State of Nevada and the Nevada Gaming Control Board in significant cases concerning the intersection of federal commodities regulation and state gaming laws.
View the full list of Washingtonian's "Most Powerful Women" here (https://washingtonian.com/2026/09/30/most-powerful-women-in-washington-2026/).
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Original text here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/news/2026/09/mayer-browns-nicole-saharsky-recognized-among-washingtonians-most-powerful-women-for-fourth-consecutive-year
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Legal 500 UK 2027 Honors Alston & Bird's London Practices
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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September 30, 2026
The Legal 500 UK 2027 Honors Alston & Bird's London Practices
Alston & Bird has been recognized for excellence in eight practice areas in The Legal 500 United Kingdom's 2027 edition, and three attorneys have been honored for individual achievement in their fields.
The rankings include:
* Dispute Resolution: Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail
* Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration
* Finance: Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
* Finance: Debt Capital Markets
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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September 30, 2026
The Legal 500 UK 2027 Honors Alston & Bird's London Practices
Alston & Bird has been recognized for excellence in eight practice areas in The Legal 500 United Kingdom's 2027 edition, and three attorneys have been honored for individual achievement in their fields.
The rankings include:
* Dispute Resolution: Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail
* Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration
* Finance: Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
* Finance: Debt Capital Markets
*Finance: Derivatives and Structured Products
* Real Estate: Property Finance
* TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecoms): Fintech: Corporate and Commercial
* TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecoms): Fintech: Regulatory
Individual honors include:
* Steven Krivinskas: Leading Partner in Securitisation
* Patrick Lightbown: Leading Associate in Derivatives and Structured Products
* Marcus Lovatt: Next Generation Partner in Securitisation
The Legal 500 rankings are based on extensive research, drawing on insights from hundreds of thousands of clients and tens of thousands of law firm submissions each year.
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Original text here: https://www.alston.com/en/insights/news/2026/09/legal-500-united-kingdom-2027
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Ferrexpo Plc on Its US$100 Million Equity Fundraising
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Ferrexpo plc on its US$100 million equity fundraising
30 Sep 2026
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Ferrexpo plc on its successful US$100 million equity fundraising, comprising a US$60 million placing and a US$40 million subscription by its largest shareholder, Fevamotinico S.a.r.l. The transaction included a US$50 million cornerstone investment from Ukrainian businessman Andriy Verevskyi and was oversubscribed, reflecting
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NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Ferrexpo plc on its US$100 million equity fundraising
30 Sep 2026
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Ferrexpo plc on its successful US$100 million equity fundraising, comprising a US$60 million placing and a US$40 million subscription by its largest shareholder, Fevamotinico S.a.r.l. The transaction included a US$50 million cornerstone investment from Ukrainian businessman Andriy Verevskyi and was oversubscribed, reflectingstrong investor demand.
Ferrexpo plc is a Swiss-headquartered, London-listed producer and exporter of premium iron ore products with operations in Ukraine. The group has supplied the global steel industry for more than 50 years and produces premium-grade iron ore products that help steelmakers reduce carbon emissions and increase productivity.
Ferrexpo also entered into a US$15 million unsecured loan facility with its largest shareholder, Fevamotinico S.a.r.l. The facility provided immediate liquidity ahead of completion of the fundraising (which occurred on 22 September 2026) to allow the group to restart production operations in Ukraine. The loan facility was settled by way of set-off against Fevamotinico's subscription in the fundraising.
The net proceeds of the fundraising will be used to strengthen the group's liquidity position and support the resumption and continuation of operations during a period of ongoing operational and financial constraints.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team was led by partners Greg Mulley and Shaun Williamson. The wider team included partners John Whiteoak, Kevin Pullen and Susannah Cogman, of counsel Thomas Vaughan, senior associate (Australia) Katerina Jovanovska, senior associates Owen Roberts and Kathryn Boyd, and associate Adriel Amoh. They were supported by the Digital Legal Team, led by manager, Corporate, Hannah Morton and senior solicitor, Corporate, Colm Wolninski.
Partner Greg Mulley commented: "Having acted for Ferrexpo for some time now, and advised on many of the challenges the company has faced over the years, we were delighted to be able to support it on this capital raise, a major milestone for the company."
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-09/hsf-kramer-advises-ferrexpo-plc-on-its-us100-million-equity-fundraising
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Washington Employers Must Notify Workers About Federal Immigration Inspections Starting October 1 - Your 8-Step Guide
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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Washington Employers Must Notify Workers About Federal Immigration Inspections Starting October 1: Your 8-Step Guide
Sep 30, 2026
Starting October 1, Washington employers must notify their workers when a federal agency announces plans to inspect employment eligibility paperwork. They must also follow up with individual notices once the government reports what it has found. The Immigrant Worker Protection Act (IWPA), which was signed by Governor Bob Ferguson earlier this year, gives employers just five
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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Washington Employers Must Notify Workers About Federal Immigration Inspections Starting October 1: Your 8-Step Guide
Sep 30, 2026
Starting October 1, Washington employers must notify their workers when a federal agency announces plans to inspect employment eligibility paperwork. They must also follow up with individual notices once the government reports what it has found. The Immigrant Worker Protection Act (IWPA), which was signed by Governor Bob Ferguson earlier this year, gives employers just fivebusiness days to act, and also requires every employer to hang a new workplace poster whether or not an inspection ever happens. The Attorney General's Office just released the poster, model notices, and employer guidance, so the time to act is now. Here's what the law requires and eight steps to take with October 1 upon us.
Who's Covered?
The law reaches just about every employer in the state. It applies to any business that employs one or more workers in Washington, including the state, state agencies, and local governments. There is no small-business exemption.
What Triggers the Notice Obligations?
The law focuses on Form I-9 inspections, often called I-9 audits, which usually start when Homeland Security Investigations delivers a Notice of Inspection. That notice gives the employer three business days to produce its I-9 forms and related records.
The Washington law defines "federal agency" broadly, though. It covers any agency that enforces or helps enforce federal civil immigration law or employment eligibility inspections. It expressly includes on-duty officials from the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, and the Justice Department's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.
Obligation 1: Post the New Poster (Starting October 1)
Every employer must display the AG's poster where workplace notices are customarily posted. The poster explains the law's notice rights to workers. It also has space for you to fill in where you will post inspection notices and how you will otherwise communicate them. It's available in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, and Chinese (Mandarin) on the AG's IWPA page.
Obligation 2: Notify Workers Within 5 Business Days of an Inspection Notice
Within five business days of receiving notice of an inspection of I-9 forms and related worker records, you must give written notice to each worker and to the worker's union, if any. The notice must include:
* A copy of the agency's Notice of Inspection; and
* The following information, in English and the state's five most common non-English languages:
- The name of the agency conducting the inspection
- The date you received the notice
- The types of records sought and any other identified purposes, to the extent you know them
* Contact information for an AG-approved statewide immigrant and refugee rights organization
You must deliver this notice in two ways:
* Post it where workplace notices are customarily posted, and keep it posted until the inspection is complete; and
* Send it directly to workers through your usual method of communication, using at least one of the following: hand delivery, mail with proof of delivery, email with proof of transmission, or text message with proof of transmission. A text can link to a copy of the notice on a web page.
The law lists acceptable forms of proof, including dated electronic transmissions and time-stamped photos of postings, plus other records kept in the ordinary course of business. Proof is rebuttable, so keep good records.
* Safe harbor alert: If you use the AG's model notice according to its instructions, the law treats the content requirements as satisfied for purposes of any enforcement action or lawsuit. The model notice uses checkboxes and templates so you can complete it without translation services. You still must meet the timing and delivery requirements yourself.
Obligation 3: Notify "Affected workers" Within 5 Business Days of the Results
Within five business days of receiving the results, you must give each "affected worker," meaning anyone the results identify as possibly lacking work authorization or as having deficient I-9 forms or work authorization documents, and their union:
* A copy of the agency's written results notice
* A written explanation of the obligations the results create for you and the worker
* A description of the deficiencies that relate to that worker
* The deadline for correcting any deficiencies
* A mutually agreed date and time for a meeting to correct the deficiencies, or options for dates and times, within the correction period
* Notice that the worker has the right to representation at that meeting
The AG also publishes a model "Notice to Affected Employees" in all six languages.
2 Possible Paths for Enforcement
The law provides two possible paths for enforcement:
* The Attorney General can investigate on its own or in response to complaints, issue civil investigative demands, and sue. For notice violations, courts must award $500 for each instance in which an employer failed to provide a required notice to a worker. That amount doubles for willful violations. A court may waive or reduce the amount if the violation was inadvertent, caused no actual harm, and was promptly corrected in good faith.
* Private lawsuits are also available. Workers, former workers, anyone injured by a violation, and organizations whose members include such people, including unions and advocacy groups, can sue in court. If the court finds a violation, it awards the greater of actual damages or statutory damages of 40 times the state's hourly minimum wage per plaintiff, per violation. At the 2026 minimum wage of $17.13, that's $685.20 per plaintiff per violation. Prevailing plaintiffs can also recover attorneys' fees and costs. Because statutory damages are calculated per worker, a single missed notice at a large worksite can add up fast.
8 Steps to Take
Here are eight steps you should take as the new law takes effect.
1. Hang the poster by October 1. Post it at every location where workers actually report, not just headquarters. Fill in where and how you'll communicate inspection notices.
2. Build a five-business-day playbook. Decide who receives a Notice of Inspection, who calls counsel, who completes the model notice, and who sends it.
3. Pre-stage the model notices. Download all six language versions of both AG notices so you aren't hunting for them mid-inspection.
4. Pick your delivery method and test your proof. Confirm that you have current email addresses or mobile numbers for workers, including seasonal, remote, and field staff. Make sure your system generates dated proof of transmission.
5. Identify your union contacts. If any workers are represented, know exactly who receives notices on the union's behalf, and check your CBAs for shorter deadlines.
6. Plan for the results phase. Know which language you use with each worker and be ready to offer meeting times within the federal correction period.
7. Review your self-audit and reverification practices. Make sure internal audits are consistent, nondiscriminatory, and no broader than federal law requires.
8. Train managers. Front-line supervisors should understand the anti-retaliation rules and know what to do, and what not to do, if agents arrive.
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Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Labeling Provisions of New Mexico PFAS Protection Act
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 1 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight:
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September 30, 2026
Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Labeling Provisions of New Mexico PFAS Protection Act
American Chemistry Council et al. v. Kenney, No. 1:26-cv-02130-MIS-SCY (D.N.M. Sept., 16, 2026)
At a Glance
* Although the January 2027 labeling deadline is now enjoined, this is a preliminary ruling and the litigation remains ongoing.
* Companies that manufacture or sell products with intentionally added PFAS should continue to monitor this case and consult counsel before
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 1 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight:
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September 30, 2026
Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Labeling Provisions of New Mexico PFAS Protection Act
American Chemistry Council et al. v. Kenney, No. 1:26-cv-02130-MIS-SCY (D.N.M. Sept., 16, 2026)
At a Glance
* Although the January 2027 labeling deadline is now enjoined, this is a preliminary ruling and the litigation remains ongoing.
* Companies that manufacture or sell products with intentionally added PFAS should continue to monitor this case and consult counsel beforechanging compliance plans.
* All other obligations under the PFAS Protection Act, including sales prohibitions and reporting requirements, remain enforceable.
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On September 16, 2026, the US District Court for the District of New Mexico granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of New Mexico's per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) product labeling requirement while the underlying challenge proceeds. The ruling in American Chemistry Council et al. v. Kenney, No. 1:26-cv-02130-MIS-SCY, is a significant development for manufacturers and other businesses subject to the labeling provisions of New Mexico's PFAS Protection Act.
PFAS Protection Act
New Mexico's PFAS Protection Act has three facets -- reporting, labeling, and phased product bans. The reporting component requires manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS to report detailed information, including product descriptions, the purpose of PFAS use, the amount of each PFAS identified by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number, and manufacturer contact information to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) on or before January 1, 2027. New Mexico further imposes a first-of-its-kind product labeling requirement for products manufactured after January 1, 2027, requiring a universal PFAS label visible to consumers. The labeling requirement was the only one challenged and is now subject to a preliminary injunction.
Basis for the Preliminary Injunction
First Amendment
While the court found that the required PFAS label -- an Erlenmeyer flask icon with the word "PFAS," is purely factual and not controversial, it concluded that New Mexico failed to demonstrate a "reasonable fit" between the labeling mandate and its stated interests in consumer health, safety, and environmental protection.
Consumer Information versus Warning Label
The state described the label as a way to increase consumer awareness rather than as a warning. The court noted that labeling requirements in other states that remained in place after legal challenges gave consumers useful safety or disposal information they could act on. New Mexico's label did not provide that type of information.
Impact of the Preliminary Injunction
The court order covers only the labeling provisions of the rule. While the preliminary injunction is in place, the January 1, 2027, labeling deadline is on hold.
However, the phased sales restrictions and reporting requirements remain in full effect in New Mexico. And while the ruling could serve as helpful precedent if similar challenges are brought in other states, the ruling does not change PFAS labeling requirements in those states, including California, Colorado, and Connecticut, which have their own, more limited labeling laws.
Looking Forward
Although the January 2027 labeling deadline is now enjoined, this is a preliminary ruling and the litigation remains ongoing. New Mexico may appeal to the Tenth Circuit or seek a stay. The court also noted that a differently framed warning label, one conveying actual risk information, might survive First Amendment scrutiny, leaving open the possibility that NMED could pursue revised rulemaking.
Companies that manufacture or sell products with intentionally added PFAS should continue to monitor this case and consult counsel before changing compliance plans. All other obligations under the PFAS Protection Act, including sales prohibitions and reporting requirements, remain enforceable. Businesses that manufacture or sell products in multiple states should assess compliance strategies across other state PFAS labeling regimes.
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Dentons: Bretislav Simral Receives Legal Intrapreneur Award at the FT Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bretislav Simral receives Legal Intrapreneur award at the FT Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe 2026
Dentons ranked among the top 7 innovative law firms in Europe
September 30, 2026
Bretislav Simral, Europe Innovation and Intelligence Director at Dentons, was awarded Legal Intrapreneur at the FT Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe 2026. The accolade recognizes his pivotal role in leading Dentons' artificial intelligence strategy across Europe and Central Asia, as well as developing the Firm's proprietary AI tools such as
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bretislav Simral receives Legal Intrapreneur award at the FT Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe 2026
Dentons ranked among the top 7 innovative law firms in Europe
September 30, 2026
Bretislav Simral, Europe Innovation and Intelligence Director at Dentons, was awarded Legal Intrapreneur at the FT Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe 2026. The accolade recognizes his pivotal role in leading Dentons' artificial intelligence strategy across Europe and Central Asia, as well as developing the Firm's proprietary AI tools such asDAISY and Legal Radar.
"I am truly grateful for this award," said Bretislav Simral. "Of course, innovation never happens in isolation - it requires diverse ideas, skills and perspectives. We have incredible talent across the firm, and I am passionate about bringing people together in the spirit of co-creation. A special thanks to our Innovation and Intelligence team, IT team, lawyers, and countless others who have contributed to the success of our innovation strategy."
Overall, Dentons was ranked among the top 7 innovative law firms in Europe, reflecting the Firm's advanced use of AI and technology and its ability to bring creative solutions to clients' business challenges.
Dentons was highly commended for the development of Legal Radar, an AI tool which allows Dentons lawyers to generate an instant legal health check on any company. Based on deep research on company news, market developments and sector trends, it identifies risks and opportunities for the company and matches those with Dentons services that can help - providing lawyers with a powerful client conversation starter and business development tool.
Dentons was also commended for its AI empowerment strategy, a cultural transformation program to help embed AI into daily work. The integrated strategy includes training, best practice sharing, as well hackathons, where lawyers are invited to submit ideas on potential AI applications, and then the Innovation and Intelligence develops a rapid prototype overnight and presents it to the group the following day. Through this approach, the firm increased the number of AI interactions across Europe from 23,500 in June 2025 to 455,000 in August 2026.
Wendela Raas, Europe Chief Executive Officer at Dentons, commented, "We are immensely proud of Bretislav and the entire Europe Innovation and Intelligence team. Not only did Breta receive the well-deserved Legal Intrapreneur award, but his team was also behind two of the other highlighted projects - Legal Radar and our AI empowerment strategy. Through their leadership, and with the support and engagement of our colleagues across Europe, we are truly delivering on our vision to build the law firm of the future."
Beyond the use of technology, Dentons was recognised for its innovative legal advice. The UK Planning and Public Law team was highly commended for advising the UK Government on the making of a Special Development Order (SDO) granting planning permission for the Universal Studios theme park near Bedford, which will be the UK's first major entertainment resort complex. The SDO was laid before Parliament in December 2025 and enacted in January 2026 - unlocking one of the UK's most significant inward investment opportunities. The work has established a precedent for the use of SDOs to facilitate nationally significant commercial investment.
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Dentons Advises PNE on the Sale of a 153 MW Wind Farm Project in Poland
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises PNE on the sale of a 153 MW wind farm project in Poland
September 30, 2026
Dentons advised PNE Group, a leading German renewable energy developer and wind power producer, on the sale of the Karolew wind farm project in southwestern Poland to a global energy utility.
The Karolew wind farm will comprise 21 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 153 MW.
PNE Polska, the Polish arm of PNE Group, will continue to develop the project to ready-to-build stage, which is expected to be reached in 2029.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises PNE on the sale of a 153 MW wind farm project in Poland
September 30, 2026
Dentons advised PNE Group, a leading German renewable energy developer and wind power producer, on the sale of the Karolew wind farm project in southwestern Poland to a global energy utility.
The Karolew wind farm will comprise 21 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 153 MW.
PNE Polska, the Polish arm of PNE Group, will continue to develop the project to ready-to-build stage, which is expected to be reached in 2029.Commissioning is planned for 2031.
This is the second transaction in Poland on which Dentons has advised PNE Group this year, following the successful sale of the 72 MW Legnica wind farm project.
Dentons' team advising on the transaction was led by Christian Schnell, partner and Co-Head of the Energy practice in Poland, and included senior associate Katarzyna Samoraj and associate Paulina Obiedzinska.
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Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com
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