About Robert Lis

Robert Lis focuses his practice on litigation and merger and acquisition transactions, with an emphasis on corporate and labor law matters. He also has experience handling public procurement and intellectual property matters.

Concentrations

•Litigation
•Intellectual property
•Mergers and acquisitions
•Corporate law

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

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)

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 3
    • Corporate & Securities
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Intellectual Property & Technology

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
    Fluent
    Polish
    Native
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Local Partner
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: 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
    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 Pol
    .
    Advised a major Polish developer on a dispute regarding a long-term lease.
    Advised a Polish pharmaceuticals company on a corporate
    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
    advised in disputes regarding Pol
    , Russia, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Argentina
    Italy.
    Represented a Polish company in the food industry in a dispute, negotiations
    settlement.
    Represented a large Polish retailer in disputes related to trademarks
    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 h
    bags 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
    intellectual property rights.
    Represented Emperia Holding in the group's defense against a hostile takeover by Eurocash
    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
    ADM Szamotuly in litigation proceedings, including proceedings before the Supreme Court.
    Represented PKN Orlen S.A. in litigation proceedings before the Polish judiciary regarding compensatory damages,
    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
    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
    its two affiliated entities,
    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+
    in negotiation of an out of court settlement.
    Represented Bank BPH S.A.
    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
    termination of management contracts, mass layoffs). Also participated in numerous court disputes related to labor law, negotiated settlements
    benefits packages in privatization processes.
    Advised Aero Vodochody, a Penta Investments group company, on the proposed acquisition of WSK 'PZL-Swidni' S.A.
    Represented Unibail Rodamco in corporate matters as well as in the Galeria Mokotow shareholders agreement.
    Represented GE Transportation (GET) in connection with the sale of locomotive fleet
    services contracts.
    Advised Bombardier Transportation on issues related to public procurement.
    Advised Epic Games on corporate
    IP matters.
    Represented Microsoft in entering into
    implementing a long-term lease agreement for an office building for Microsoft in Pol
    .
    Represented various other clients in M&A
    real estate transactions, including Smithfields Foods, Inc., Morliny S.A., Bank H
    lowy w Warszawie S.A., Accor S.A., TP S.A., ABB sp. z o.o.,
    US Steel Corporation.
    Participated in
    conducted legal due diligence of companies from various sectors, including real estate, hotel, banking, insurance, food
    beverage, shipbuilding, energy,
    steel.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Lis prior to his joining GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski sp.k.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, Poland
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

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

  • Education & Certifications
    Other Education
    The British Center of English and European Legal Studies, Warsaw University
    Class of 1995
    Diploma

    Warsaw University
    Class of 1997
    Master of Law
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    Robert Lis speaks Polish, Fluent and Native.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.