Advising Santander Bank Polska on EUR500 million fixed-to-floating notes

Managed by Banco Santander, Erste Group Bank and PKO Bank Polski, the successful placement highlights strong investor demand and provides diversified, cost‑efficient funding aligned with the bank’s long‑term strategy.

The A&O Shearman team was led by Łukasz Walczyna, counsel, supported by Filip Główka, associate. Jamie Durham, partner, provided English law advice, with oversight from Arkadiusz Pędzich, partner.

Arkadiusz Pędzich commented: "We are proud to have supported Santander Bank Polska on this milestone euro issuance. The deal highlights the depth of investor appetite for well-capitalized financial institutions in Central and Eastern Europe and demonstrates how thoughtful structuring and execution can deliver attractive market outcomes for issuers.”

Łukasz Walczyna added: "Re‑entering the euro market after several years required precise coordination across workstreams and jurisdictions. Our team’s seamless collaboration helped our client navigate evolving market conditions and achieve a strong result."