Robert Lis

• Represents a Polish bank before the Supreme Court in a matter related to the effectiveness of the security of banking products.
• Represents a Polish bank in a major case related to a commercial agreement.
• Represents an iconic Polish retailer in a high-profile IP dispute with a luxurious goods manufacturer.
• Represents an American chemical company in a series of IP litigations before EUIPO involving several jurisdictions and in litigation before Polish courts.
• Represents a foreign investor before the Supreme Court in matters related to mortgages on real estate.
• Advises a leading American computer game producer on current issues related to intellectual property rights in Poland.
• Advised a major Polish developer on a dispute regarding a long-term lease. 
• Advised a Polish pharmaceuticals company on a corporate and litigation matter. 
• Advised a leading foreign film distributor on issues related to Polish copyright law.
• Advised a foreign investor on unfair competition matters.
• Advised a Polish bank in a dispute with agents.
• Represented a well-known foreign producer in the chemical industry in matters related to intellectual property rights in the European Union and advised in disputes regarding Poland, Russia, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Argentina and Italy.
• Represented a Polish company in the food industry in a dispute, negotiations and settlement.
• Represented a large Polish retailer in disputes related to trademarks and in matters related to the termination of commercial contracts.
• Represented a Polish bank before the Supreme Court in matters related to real estate.
• Represented a foreign investor in arbitration conducted under the ICC rules.
• Represented a producer from the FMCG industry in matters concerning EU Community designs.
• Represented a well-known manufacturer of shampoos in disputes related to trademarks.
• Represented a well-known manufacturer of women's handbags in disputes related to trademarks.
• Represented a well-known perfume manufacturer in disputes related to trademarks.
• Represented a well-known manufacturer of sports goods in disputes related to trademarks.
• Represented a foreign investor in connection with a general contractor agreement regarding resumption of construction work on a luxury residential building in Warsaw.
• Represented Harper Hygienics in the purchase of a new production line and intellectual property rights.
• Represented Emperia Holding in the group’s defense against a hostile takeover by Eurocash and the subsequent sale of part of its distribution business to Eurocash.°
• Represented Spartan Capital Holdings in the PLN 18.1 billion acquisition of Polkomtel. °
• Represented ADM International and ADM Szamotuły in litigation proceedings, including proceedings before the Supreme Court.°
• Represented PKN Orlen S.A. in litigation proceedings before the Polish judiciary regarding compensatory damages, and also with respect to the corporate issues of a key PKN Orlen subsidiary, including representation before the Supreme Court.°
• Represented a Polish real estate investor in an arbitration case conducted according to the regulations of the Polish Chamber of Commerce regarding the purchase of shares, as well as in negotiating a settlement.
• Represented Harper Hygienics in litigation matters before the Polish Patent Office and the Polish judiciary.°
• Represented a private equity fund in a significant legal proceeding concerning its subsidiary.°
• Represented an automotive company in litigation proceedings related to intellectual property.°
• Represented Kompania Piwowarska S.A., in a proceeding related to a squeeze out, including representation before the Supreme Court.°
• Represented UniCredit in a court proceeding concerning the validity of the sale of shares in one of the largest Polish banks.°
• Represented a group of equity funds in a proceeding against the approval of a Polish court arrangement for Netia Holdings and its two affiliated entities, and participated in negotiating an out of court settlement.°
• Represented PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. in an arbitration proceeding.°
• Represented HBO in its dispute with Canal+ and in negotiation of an out of court settlement.°
• Represented Bank BPH S.A. and the bank’s Chairman in connection with the infringement of personal rights.°
• Represented a number of entities in pre-litigation stages as well as in negotiation of out-of-court settlements; advised a large array of clients on labor law matters (employment and termination of management contracts, mass layoffs). Also participated in numerous court disputes related to labor law, negotiated settlements and benefits packages in privatization processes.°
• Advised Aero Vodochody, a Penta Investments group company, on the proposed acquisition of WSK “PZL-Świdni” S.A.°
• Represented Unibail Rodamco in corporate matters as well as in the Galeria Mokotów shareholders agreement.°
• Represented GE Transportation (GET) in connection with the sale of locomotive fleet and services contracts.°
• Advised Bombardier Transportation on issues related to public procurement.°
• Advised Epic Games on corporate and IP matters.°
• Represented Microsoft in entering into and implementing a long-term lease agreement for an office building for Microsoft in Poland.°
• Represented various other clients in M&A and real estate transactions, including Smithfields Foods, Inc., Morliny S.A., Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A., Accor S.A., TP S.A., ABB sp. z o.o., and US Steel Corporation.°
• Participated in and conducted legal due diligence of companies from various sectors, including real estate, hotel, banking, insurance, food and beverage, shipbuilding, energy, and steel.°

°The above representations were handled by Mr. Lis prior to his joining GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k.

• EMEA Legal 500: 
  
  • Recommended in Dispute Resolution (2010, 2016-2019, 2021-2025)
  • Recommended in Intellectual Property (2010) 
  • Recommended in Corporate and M&A (2008)
    
• Recognized, “European Pro Bono Award,” PILnet (2011)

• Member, Bar Association of Warsaw
• Design Attorney, European Union Intellectual Property Office