We advised Polish Enterprise Fund VII (PEF VII) in the sale of the JNT Group

We provided comprehensive legal support to Polish Enterprise Fund VII (PEF VII), a private equity fund managed by Enterprise Investors, in the transaction for sale of the JNT Group – one of the largest producers and distributors of wines in Poland – to its manager, Jakub Nowak.

We provided comprehensive legal support for the transaction, including preparing the legal documentation and representing the Seller during negotiations. The transaction requires the antimonopoly approval.

We have been involved in Enterprise Investors’ investment in JNT from the very beginning. In 2017, GESSEL Law Firm provided comprehensive legal assistance to Enterprise Investors in the acquisition of JNT from its previous owners, and in subsequent years advised on strategic actions undertaken by Enterprise Investors and JNT, including advisory services regarding the acquisition of Platinium Wines.

The transaction was led by Krzysztof Jasiński with the support of Marcin Walczak and Karolina Krzal-Kwiatkowska, who was responsible for antitrust matters.

Bartłomiej Woźniak and Diana Strzałkowska were also involved in closing the transaction, and the entire process was overseen by Marcin Macieszczak.

“The sale of the JNT Group is another transaction in which we have the honour and pleasure to support Enterprise Investors! The opportunity to participate in the Ei’s exit transaction from the JNT group was a true satisfaction for our law firm, as we closed the full investment cycle, from the buyout nearly 7 years ago, through key actions and strategic initiatives to the exit. The experience of many years of cooperation with our Client allowed us to effectively carry out legal work within the sale process.”

Marcin Macieszczak, Managing Partner of GESSEL Law Firm

JNT is one of the largest producers, importers, and distributors of wines in Poland. Its portfolio includes wines, vermouths, ciders, low-alcohol beverages, hard seltzers, hard lemonades, and RTD beverages. Flagship products include Monte Santi, Grzaniec Galicyjski, and Barmańska.

Enterprise Investors is one of the largest private equity firms in Central and Eastern Europe. It has been operating since 1990 and has established ten funds. These funds have invested or committed to invest a total of EUR 2.3 billion in 155 companies and have concluded investments in 139 companies.