Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, advised Toshiba Carrier Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, on the establishment of its first European manufacturing site in Poland. The new production and distribution facility, scheduled to open this year, will be located in Gniezno, in the Kostrzyń-Słubice Special Economic Zone. The new facility will allow the company – a joint venture between Toshiba Corporation and Carrier Corporation – to reduce product lead times, cut costs and bolster its product line-up catering to European clients’ needs.

Dentons provided Toshiba Carrier Corporation with comprehensive legal and tax advice throughout the investment process, including assistance in obtaining a positive decision on support within the special economic zone, advice on corporate issues and a preliminary agreement for the acquisition of a brownfield site to be renovated for the new facility.

The project was led by Takura Kawai, Partner and Head of the EMEA Japan Desk, supported by Erika Hosono. Michał Bernat, counsel in the Tax and Competition groups, provided investment incentive advice, and counsel Marcin Paliwoda assisted on corporate issues. Advice on real estate law was provided by senior associate Joanna Misztal-Dzitko and associate Krzysztof Mielech.

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