Investika Acquires Polish Logistics Portfolio with Linklaters' Aid
Deal News | Dec 20, 2024 | CEE Legal Matters

Investika Real Estate Fund, in collaboration with Bud Holdings, has successfully acquired a significant logistics portfolio in Poland from real estate developer 7R. The acquisition encompasses five logistics parks covering a space of 212,500 square meters. Linklaters played a key advisory role in the transaction on behalf of the purchasers, while 7R enlisted the services of A&O Shearman. As a major non-bank real estate fund in the Czech and Slovak regions, Investika continues to expand its footprint in the commercial real estate sector. The transaction underscores the strategic importance of logistics hubs in the CEE region, particularly in Poland, for portfolio diversification and growth. The logistics parks include 7R Park Bydgoszcz I, 7R City Park Gdansk Airport I, 7R City Flex Krakow Airport I, 7R Park Kielce, and 7R City Park Poznan West. The successful completion of this acquisition highlights the collaborative efforts of the legal teams involved, particularly the detailed work led by Partner Marta Domino and her team at Linklaters.
Sectors
- Real Estate
- Legal Services
Geography
- Poland – The location of the logistics portfolio acquired by Investika Real Estate Fund.
- Czech Republic – Investika Real Estate Fund is based in the Czech Republic.
Industry
- Real Estate – Relevant as the article discusses a significant acquisition of logistics real estate by Investika Real Estate Fund.
- Legal Services – Linklaters and A&O Shearman played crucial roles as legal advisors in the transaction.
Financials
- 212,500 square meters – Size of the logistics portfolio acquired.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Investika Real Estate Fund | Acquirer | Company | The largest Czech and Slovak non-bank open-ended mutual real estate fund. |
7R | Vendor | Company | Commercial real estate developer and seller of the logistics portfolio. |
Linklaters | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Investika Real Estate Fund and Bud Holdings on the acquisition. |
A&O Shearman | Legal Advisor | Company | Reportedly advised 7R on the transaction. |
Bud Holdings | Buyer | Company | Joint venture partner with Investika Real Estate Fund in the acquisition. |