Doing Business in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom
Join leading legal and tax professionals for a deep-dive into the latest opportunities and challenges for companies looking to expand or invest in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom.
Whether you’re considering launching operations, moving capital, or navigating cross-border rules, this seminar will deliver concrete guidance, shared experiences and actionable insights.
You’ll gain clarity on:
Key legal frameworks for company formation and commercial operations
Tax regulation, obligations and planning in different jurisdictions
Real investment stories – from the Baltic States into Germany, and beyond
Incentives, risks and mechanisms for foreign investors in Poland
Agenda
13:00-13:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
13:30-13:35 | Opening remarks by COBALT partner Dr Juozas Rimas and Baker Tilly – a company operating in almost every country in the world
13:35-14:10 | Part I – Doing Business in Germany (~30 min)
Moderator: Oliver Köster, Corporate Partner, Baker Tilly Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Company & Commercial Law Essentials - Oliver Köster, Corporate Partner, Baker Tilly Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Baltic States’ Investment into Germany Experiences – Vilma Remmert-Fontes, Head of Baltic Desk, Baker Tilly Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH\
Tax Matters & Best Practices – Matthias Chuchra, German CPA & Tax Advisor, Baker Tilly Tax Germany
14:10-14:40 | Part II – Investment Opportunities in Poland (~30 min)
Moderator: Sergiusz Kielian, M&A / Corporate Partner, Baker Tilly Legal Poland
Key Incentives for Foreign Investors – Sergiusz Kielian, M&A / Corporate Partner, Baker Tilly Legal Poland
Debt & Equity Options for investors entering the Polish market – panel discussions with the participation of representatives from PKO Bank Polski S.A. and Warsaw Stock Exchange
14:40-15:10 | Coffee Break
15:10-15:40 | Part III – The attractiveness of the UK as a destination for businesses looking to expand outside Lithuania & Continental Europe (~30 min)
Moderators: Iain Bowler, Partner, Head of Commercial Department, Freeths and Hema Singhal, Of Counsel Commercial Law, Freeths
The UK’s highly developed technology and innovation environment
A business–friendly environment that supports growth
The UK as a strategic location with strong infrastructure
Access to a skilled workforce
15:40 – 16:10 Part IV – Lithuanian Business Journeys in Germany, Poland and United Kingdom: Challenges and Insights
Moderator: COBALT partner Dr Juozas Rimas
TBC
Stories of success/failure: how Lithuanian entrepreneurs fared establishing businesses in Germany/Poland/United Kingdom.
16:10-17:00 | Closing remarks & Networking.
Please register by 14 November. Spaces are limited.
All participants will receive the event materials and access to follow-up resources.
Organisers: Baker Tilly Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (Germany), Baker Tilly Legal Poland, Freeths (UK) together with COBALT
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