Van Mossel Automotive Group Enters the Polish Market with KWKR’s Support

KWKR advised Van Mossel Automotive Group B.V., one of Europe’s largest automotive groups, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Auto Idea sp. z o.o.. The transaction was structured as a buy-side share deal and represents an important step in the group’s expansion strategy across the Central and Eastern European region.

Comprehensive Legal Support in the M&A Transaction

KWKR provided comprehensive legal advice throughout all key stages of the transaction process. The firm’s team conducted an extensive legal due diligence, advised on transaction structuring, and delivered ongoing legal and negotiation support.

KWKR’s lawyers were also involved in the preparation and execution of the conditional preliminary share purchase agreement (PSPA), supporting the client in achieving its business objectives related to entering the Polish market.

Cross-Border Cooperation Throughout the Project

The successful completion of the project required close cooperation between advisors operating across multiple jurisdictions, as well as efficient coordination with the client and its internal M&A team. On KWKR’s side, the project was carried out in cooperation with the Belgian law firm Four and Five and DLA Piper lawyers Zofia Waszczykowska and Arkadiusz Karwała.

The KWKR Team

The transaction was led on behalf of KWKR by:

• Paulina Opiełka (Partner)
• Aleksander Bobrowski (Senior Associate)
• Dominik Korybalski (Associate)
• Karina Sledz (Associate)
• Mariusz Mielczarek (Senior Associate)
• Łukasz Łanoszka (Partner)
• Anna Matulka (Senior Associate)
• Jagoda Rzechowska-Ochrym (Senior Associate)
• Marta Czepiel (Associate)
• Sandra Murdzek (Junior Associate)

Growing Interest in the Polish Market

“This is another transaction confirming the growing interest of international strategic investors in the Polish market. We are pleased to have supported Van Mossel Automotive Group in its entry into Poland and would like to thank all parties involved for their professionalism and cooperation throughout the process,” comments the KWKR team.

We would like to thank our client for its trust and all advisors involved for their contribution to the successful completion of the transaction.