JDP advised Ayvens on M&A integration of Polish companies as part of the global integration strategy

JDP advised Ayvens (formed by ex ALD Automotive and LeasePlan) on M&A integration of Polish companies as part of the global integration strategy. The Polish part of the integration was implemented under original scenario devised by the devoted project team individually for this project and consisted in a set of interdependent legal and tax mechanisms.

The transaction comprised global intra-group share transfers and complex transferring of business activity between the Polish companies including transfer of: operational functionalities, majority of contracts, employees, IP rights and IT systems. The entire works were aimed at merging the operations of Polish ex ALD and ex LeasePlan Polish entities into one company combined with full rebranding process.

JDP’s works were handled by the following streams: M&A and corporate, commercial, HR, data protection, compliance, tax, IP/IT, energy, and insurance, which were carried out in day-to-day cooperation with Ayvens Poland’s corresponding streams.

At JDP’s side the project was led by Marcin Chomiuk, PhD,Marcin Lewiński, Magdalena Bartnik and Magdalena Zasiewska. Core team members included: Joanna Ostojska-Kołodziej, PhD, Anna Matusiak-Wekiera, Krzysztof Brant, Bogusław Lackoroński, PhD, DSc, Edyta Bębenek, Aleksander Eggink, Ewa Mońdziel, Mateusz Tkaczyński, Aleksandra Pisarek, Michał Drozdowicz and Karol Brunejko.

At Ayvens’ side the integration was led and overseen by Magdalena Kawczyńska, Legal Director for CEE & Baltics, and coordinated by Izabela Długołęcka-Górczyńska (Legal), Marcin Tuz (CFO), Joanna Pietrzak (HR Director), and Krzysztof Śliwiński (IT and Transformation Director).

Globally the project was handled and overseen by Herbert Smith Freehills (Paris) led by Laurence Vincent and .

Ayvens is a global leader in long-term rental, flexible subscriptions and fleet management. Ayvens was created through the acquisition of LeasePlan by ALD Automotive, part of the Societe Generale group. Ayvens is present in more than 40 countries with more than 14,500 employees and a fleet of 3.4 million vehicles, including the world’s largest fleet of electric vehicles.

JDP is an expert, independent law firm. We specialise in comprehensive legal and tax advice to selected industries, as well as legal representation in litigation. Our teams support entities across the following sectors: infrastructure, energy, manufacturing (automotive), MedTech, modern technologies, finance and real estate, transportation and logistics, as well as professional services. We advise international corporations and SMEs, as well as family businesses. Thanks to collaborating with renowned foreign law firms, we provide comprehensive legal advice in European Union countries and beyond.

JDP advised Ayvens on M&A integration of Polish companies as part of the global integration strategy

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