Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k. is known predominantly for assisting with high-value, cross-border M&A deals across the energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, financial services and TMT sectors. A recent highlight which underscores this focus saw the team advising Aramco on its investments into Poland’s refining, wholesale, and jet fuel industries through a number of acquisitions from PKN Orlen. The key contacts at leadership level are Jarosław Iwanick and Marta Sendrowicz. The group also fields an experienced counsel bench, which includes recommended practitioners Marcin Czaprowski and Maciej Skoczyński. Magdalena Nasiłowska was a new arrival in May 2023 from Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.,
Commercial, corporate and M&A in Poland
Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich sp. k.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jarosław Iwanicki; Marta Sendrowicz; Magdalena Nasiłowska
Autres avocats clés:
Marcin Czaprowski; Maciej Skoczyński; Piotr Jaśkiewicz
Les références
‘Exceptional commitment to the client and going over and above to take ownership of the transaction. Appreciate their “commercial” approach to dealing with issues.’
‘Recognised experts in their field. Commercial and risk-oriented approach. Fast to respond. Adjust their advice to the needs of the client.’
Principaux clients
Saudi Aramco
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited
Innova Capital
Polski Fundusz Rozwoju
DoorDash, Inc.
Brookfield Business Partners
Eden Springs
OX2 AB
OLX Global B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Aramco on its investments into Poland’s refining, wholesale, and jet fuel marketing segments through a number of acquisitions from Polish oil refiner and fuel retailer PKN Orlen following its planned merger with Grupa LOTOS.
- Advised Cordiant Digital Infrastructure, a specialist investment company focused on investing in digital infrastructure assets in Europe and North America, on its acquisition of Emitel from Alinda Capital Partners.
- Advised OX2 on the sale of a wind farm and solar farm in Poland by its affiliate to Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group.
Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.
At Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k., a quartet of highly regarded specialists oversees the department: Weronika Achramowicz focuses on cross-border transactional work, and also leads on the commercial side; Tomasz Krzyżowski is particularly active in the oil and gas, retail, energy, and healthcare sectors; and Filip Uziębło, who joined from Rymarz Zdort in July 2022, is a highly regarded restructuring expert. The firm is also widely recognised for its overarching expertise in technology-related mandates. Since publication, Magdalena Nasiłowska left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tomasz Krzyżowski; Weronika Achramowicz; Filip Uziębło
Autres avocats clés:
Łukasz Targoszyński
Les références
‘Łukasz Targoszyński and his team are truly outstanding.’
‘The team is very knowlegable, flexible and result-oriented, which makes any interaction very pragmatic and with the high probability of best effect.’
‘Tomasz Krzyżowski is a true leader with a great impact on the rest of the team.’
Principaux clients
PKN ORLEN S.A.
Ecolab
Embracer
Icona Securitization Opportunities Group S.à r.l.
Thales
iFIT
ICU Medical
Snowflake
SPIE
Leggett & Platt
GVM Care & Research
Total Specific Solutions
GSK
Tencent
Dom Development S.A
Zebra Technologies
Iberdrola S.A
Arbonia AG
Marketing Investment Group S.A.
Flügger group
People Can Fly
OT Logistics S.A.
Terg S.A.
Shell
Danx
Stagwell Inc
Specialized
Principaux dossiers
- Advising PKN Orlen on its $259m acquisition of a network of 185 fuel stations in Hungary and Slovakia from MOL Group.
- Advised Actona Group on the acquisition of SITS, a manufacturer and supplier of upholstered furniture for the European market, headquartered in Poland.
- Advised Stagwell Group, a NYSE-listed media group, on the acquisition of Brand New Galaxy.
Clifford Chance
At Clifford Chance, industry experts take the lead on M&A mandates with a nexus to their specialist areas – Marcin Bartnicki acts as the first point of contact for numerous global market players in the technology, e-commerce and gaming sectors; Wojciech Polz focuses on work with a private equity element; and Paweł Puacz oversees transactions in the energy and renewables field. The team also fields a strong bench at counsel level, including Krzysztof Hajdamowicz, who has a proven track record in the TMT space, and English law-qualified Nick Fletcher. Agnieszka Janicka oversees the entire corporate department.
Responsables de la pratique:
Agnieszka Janicka; Marcin Bartnicki; Wojciech Polz; Paweł Puacz
Autres avocats clés:
Tomasz Derda; Krzysztof Hajdamowicz; Nick Fletcher; Iwona Terlecka
Principaux clients
Allegro
Coca-Cola
Tencent
ING
Carrefour
Softbank
Pollen Street Capital
Cinven
Mid Europa Partners
Cornerstone Investment Management
RTB House
Mitsui & Co.
Waterland
Mondelez
Highlander Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Allegro, an e-commerce website, on its acquisition of 100% of the shares of Mall Group and WE I DO CZ from the selling shareholders PPF, EC Investments and Rockaway Capital for a total consideration of €881m.
- Advised Tencent on the acquisition by its affiliate, Proxima Beta Europe, of a majority stake in 1C Entertainment, a significant player in the gaming sector operating in several jurisdictions, including Poland.
- Advised SVF II Motion Subco, an affiliate of SoftBank Investment Advisers, on the planned acquisition of unsecured convertible bonds of eobuwie.pl, an online footwear and clothing platform in Central and Eastern Europe.
DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.
DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.‘s client base includes key names from the construction, manufacturing, retail, media, technology, e-commerce, insurance, finance, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, as well as major organisations from the public sector. Practice head Marta Frąckowiak focuses on private M&A, reorganisation and restructuring processes, and commercial contracts. Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz is the name to note for private equity transactions, while Jakub Marcinkowski is recognised for his venture capital work. Counsel Wojciech Kalinowski is also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marta Frąckowiak
Autres avocats clés:
Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz; Jakub Marcinkowski; Wojciech Kalinowski; Rafał Kluziak
Les références
‘Strengths: people, collaboration, effectiveness and efficiency, trust and reliability, full professionalism.’
‘Close relationship, availability, exceptional experience and know-how, talent to solve problems and gaps, constructive thinking.’
Principaux clients
Allegro
Arhelan
Copernicus
General Electric Company
GS Engineering & Construction Corp.
Hubert Burda Media
Hyundai Engineering, Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation
Katoen Natie
Life Healthcare Group
MCI.PrivateVentures
Mid Europa Partners
Droma Sunshade-Experts
Polish Enterprise Fund VIII (managed by Enterprise Investors)
PORR
Resource Partners
Top System
Żabka Polska (a portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners)
SoftwareONE
Dura 6C
SIBS International
Sygnity
PGS Software
Edison Energia
Principaux dossiers
- Advising shareholders of Droma Sunshades-Experts on the sale of 74% of their shares to Hunter Douglas.
- Advising Cloudflight, a portfolio company of the DBAG Fund VII, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Divante, a Polish provider of services for the e-commerce sector.
- Advising SoftwareONE on the acquisition of Predica, a cloud-native provider of Azure cloud professional and managed services in Europe, the Middle East and the US.
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k
Under the dual leadership of seasoned specialists Lejb Fogelman and Rafał Baranowski, the 40-strong team at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński Sp. k continues to advise on the most complex M&A deals, corporate and project financings, and privatisation transactions. Since 2019, the firm has also been developing its venture capital expertise, and now fields a dedicated sub-group, headed up by Aleksander Janiszewski. The department is also well known for its international capabilities; US-qualified shareholder Stephen Horvath is a key name in this space, as are local partners Michał Bobrzyński and Maciej Pietrzak, who are qualified in New York, and England and Wales, respectively, as well as in Poland. Filip Kijowski completes the roster of recommended practitioners.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lejb Fogelman; Rafał Baranowski
Autres avocats clés:
Stephen Horvath; Łukasz Pawlak; Michał Bobrzyński; Filip Kijowski; Aleksander Janiszewski; Maciej Pietrzak
Les références
‘High quality delivery in unmatched time.’
‘Rafał Baranowski and Filip Kijowski – ability to deliver under extreme time pressure, great advice and guidance provided along the way.’
‘The practice is a clear number one choice in the market for corporate projects.’
Principaux clients
Agora S.A.
Allianz SE
Abris Capital Partners
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
Bricks Acquisitions Limited
CCC Group
Centerbridge
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
HDI International AG
Meji Yasuda Life Insurance Company
New Beginnings Acquisitions Corp.
PAK-Polska Czysta Energia
Polsat Plus Group
Rentokil Plc
Roust Corporation
Stock Spirits Group
Volumetric Building Companies
ZE PAK
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Allianz on the purchase of Polish life and non-life insurance operations, as well as a pension and asset management business, from Aviva, and on the acquisition of a 51% stake in Aviva’s life and non-life bancassurance joint ventures with Santander, and on the completion of a merger of Allianz Group and Aviva Group in Poland.
- Advised Bricks Acquisitions on the sale of Robyg to a wholly owned subsidiary of TAG Immobilien.
- Advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego on the sale of its stake in two funds – the Rental Housing Fund (Fundusz Mieszkań na Wynajem) and the Housing Sector Development Fund (Fundusz Mieszkań dla Rozwoju) – to Polski Fundusz Rozwoju.
Rymarz Zdort Maruta
Public M&A and deals involving private equity funds form the cornerstone of the practice at Rymarz Zdort Maruta. The group’s core clientele primarly comprises financial institutions – including banks, brokerage houses, investment funds and insurance companies – as a result of the firm’s established relationship with the KNF. Lukasz Gasiński, who is qualified in both Poland and the US, acts as a key contact for cross-border mandates. Managing partners Paweł Rymarz and Paweł Zdort continue to oversee the department. Following the merger with Maruta Wachta, the firm has also benefitted from the addition of Michał Pękała, who brings a concerted focus on the video game development sector to the team, and is singled out by one client as ‘undoubtedly the best lawyer in the game development field‘.
Autres avocats clés:
Lukasz Gasinski; Jakub Zagrajek; Jacek Zawadzki; Marek Maciag; Bartosz Romanowski; Michal Pekala
Les références
‘We are convinced that Michał Pękała is undoubtedly the best lawyer in the game development field. It would not be enough to merely say he just knows the industry as, after many years of working closely with video game companies, it is like he has become part of the industry himself. No other lawyer in Poland can combine such uniquely extensive knowledge of the law – particularly of investment processes, VC and M&A transactions – with a deep understanding of the video games sector.’
‘The team is very easy to work with – they are very open and proactive. Always have the bigger picture in mind. They also work well with other law firms, which is not always the case. With their extensive experience in corporate law, M&A and VC transactions as well as other branches of law, working with this team is truly satisfying.’
‘Their negotiation skills as well as their comprehensive support during long-term business processes make you feel that you have placed your business in good hands. In particular, they know exactly how to secure your position in negotiations during the transaction as well as to introduce a proper corporate setup of your business.’
Principaux clients
Grupa Lotos S.A.
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
APG Investments
CVC Capital Partners
Maspex Group
Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A.
Polski Bank Komórek Macierzystych
Innova Capital
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
CEPD N.V.
PGNiG S.A.
Groupe Canal+
Ten Square Games S.A.
Griffin Capital Partners
Polcom Group
Proservice Finteco
MCC Verstraete
Electrum sp. z o.o.
P4 sp. z o.o.
Grupa Netsprint sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Grupa LOTOS with its implementation of the remedies specified in the conditional decision of the European Commission of 14 July 2020 regarding its consent to a change involving Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN taking control of the client.
- Advised Santander Bank Polska on the sale of 100% of the shares in all of Aviva’s Polish operations by Aviva and the client to Allianz for approximately €2.5bn.
- Advised APG Investments on it joint venture agreement with Orange Polska, concerning an investment in a fibre network reaching around 2.4 million households in Poland by 2025.
White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.
Under the expert guidance of Marcin Studniarek, the offering at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. leverages its US, English and Polish law capabilities to advise on some of the most complex cross-border M&A deals in the market, as well as regularly handling the foreign law aspects of domestic transactions. The group is particularly known for its strength in the renewable energy, technology, e-commerce, media, private equity, venture capital, real estate, logistics and manufacturing sectors. Standout practitioners include Aneta Maria Hajska and recently promoted partner Marek Sawicki.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcin Studniarek
Autres avocats clés:
Maciej Zalewski; Aneta Maria Hajska; Marek Sawicki; Małgorzata Paśnik; Rafał Kamiński
Les références
‘Great team to work with, always helpful and able to accommodate the client’s request.’
‘Good commercial understanding.’
‘Maciej Zalewski – very well-mannered, measured, and pleasant to work with. I appreciate he’s very respectful to his team.’
Principaux clients
Synthos S.A.
Liberty Global
PPF Group
Booksy
Predica Consulting Services sp. z o.o.
Octopus Renewables
Polenergia S.A.
Grupa Pracuj S.A.
Aquiline Capital Partners Limited
Legrand S.A.
Invest Line E S.A
Metric Capital Partners LLP
BEKaP Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamknięty
Nets Holding A/S
Dekada S.A.
CTP
Catella
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Synthos, a player in the global synthetic rubber market, on the acquisition of synthetic rubber operations based in Schkopau, Germany, from Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, for $491m.
- Advising Liberty Global on the signing of an agreement with Iliad for the sale of 100% of the share capital in Polish cable operator UPC Poland to Iliad’s Polish mobile subsidiary Play for an enterprise value of $1.8bn.
- Advising Grupa Pracuj on its €118m acquisition of a Germany-based softgarden e-recruiting company.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Posniak i Bejm sp.k.
At CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Posniak i Bejm sp.k., practice head Rafał Zwierz ‘s qualifications in Polish, US and UK law put the group in an advantageous position for conducting international deals. Public M&A work is a particular strength for the group, as is advising investment and venture capital funds. Sławomir Czerwiński‘s broad practice spans the gamut of corporate governance, transactional and commercial issues in the healthcare, financial services and infrastructure sectors. Olga Czyżycka-Szczygieł is particularly noted amongst the team’s counsel.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafał Zwierz
Autres avocats clés:
Sławomir Czerwiński; Błażej Zagórski; Dariusz Greszta; Mateusz Stępień; Olga Czyżycka-Szczygieł; Jarosław Gajda; Marta Osowska-Buba
Les références
‘The key strengths are the experience and dedication of the team, as well as their focus on co-operation with other party advisors in order to make the process most efficient for both parties.’
‘Jarosław Gajda – dedicated, experienced and very good lawyer with a positive attitude.’
‘Mateusz Stępień – very experienced M&A lawyer, who contributed very much to making the transaction happen.’
Principaux clients
MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Plc
Medicover Sp. z o.o.
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group
Polish Development Fund S.A. (Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A.)
GrECo International Holding AG
Green Genius (Modus Group)
Sonnedix UK Services Ltd
RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co.
Partner in Pet Food
MidEuropa (former Mid Europa Partners)
Abris Capital Partners
Neuca S.A.
Divante S.A.’ shareholders, including OEX S.A.
Compagnie d’Affrètement et de Transport – CAT SAS (Groupe CAT)
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins S.A.
Hortex
Circap
Alpla Pharmaholding GmbH
Nofar Energy
Principaux dossiers
- Advised MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas on the $610m acquisition of 100% of the shares in LOTOS Paliwa, a Polish company which owns 417 petrol stations across Poland.
- Advised Polski Fundusz Rozwoju and closed-end fund Fundusz Inwestycji Infrastrukturalnych – Kapitałowy FIZ managed by Polski Fundusz Rozwoju – on the zł1bn sale of all its shares in Nowe Jaworzno Grupa to Tauron Polska Energia.
- Advised Medicover, a large healthcare services company in Poland, on its €54m acquisition of 100% of the shares in CDT Medicus Group, a regional provider of medical services operating in South-Western Poland.
Dentons
Public M&A deals and transactions organised as auction sale processes are two key areas of focus for the large team at Dentons. The Warsaw office regularly acts as a hub for significant cross-border M&A work in the CEE region, and is particularly valued for its expertise in the energy, infrastructure, media and technology, real estate and food sectors. Piotr Dulewicz oversees both the M&A and private equity groups, and is consequently well positioned to assist with mandates at the intersection of these two areas. Highly regarded Paweł Grabowski regularly advises clients on all types of share and asset acquisitions. April 2022 saw the strengthening of the offering at partner level, with the promotions of Marceli Kasperkiewicz and Michał Wasiak.
Responsables de la pratique:
Piotr Dulewicz
Autres avocats clés:
Paweł Grabowski; Marceli Kasperkiewicz; Michał Wasiak; Marcin Paliwoda
Les références
‘Very good knowledge of the market and very good responsiveness.’
Principaux clients
GEODIS
EPAM Systems
Celanese Corporation
C.H. Robinson
Fortum
Sumitomo Corporation
SPI International
ENGIE
Cornerstone Investment Management
Zhejiang XCC Group
Syntaxis Capital
GTC
Veolia
Echo Investment
Maspex
Redge Technologies
eSky Group
EPP
Redefine
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the shareholders of SPI International, a global media company, on the sale of a majority stake to Groupe Canal+.
- Advised Redefine Properties, a South African real estate investment trust, on the establishment of two joint ventures, which will manage a portfolio of 22 retail and three office properties.
- Advised Zhejiang XCC Group, a Chinese manufacturer and distributor of industrial bearings, on its acquisition of FŁT Polska from Boryszew Group.
Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka
Leveraging the strength of its 9-partner team, Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka advises on the gamut of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, management take-overs, joint ventures, and restructuring projects. The group is able to provide expert knowledge across a breadth of sectors, but is particularly well regarded for its energy and private client focuses. Managing partner Krzysztof Zakrzewski continues to oversee the department, supported by a strong bench of seasoned practitioners, including M&A specialists Marek Świątkowski and Bartosz Marcinkowski; Julita Zimoch-Tuchołka, who is a go-to advisor for company formation issues; and Damian Szczygielski, who is noted for his commercial law work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Krzysztof Zakrzewski
Autres avocats clés:
Marek Świątkowski; Piotr Andrzejczak; Robert Niczyporuk; Damian Szczygielski; Bartosz Marcinkowski; Julita Zimoch-Tuchołka
Les références
‘One of the most user-friendly law firms in Poland. DZP has a good multi-disciplnary team that stands out above many of its competitors. Always a pleasure to work with.’
‘Responsive, thoughtful, easy to work with, practical.’
‘Engagement and pragmatic approach stand out.’
Principaux clients
LOT Polish Airlines
Canal +
Bauer Media
Getin Holding S.A.
Ringier Axel Springer
Wurth Group
Renomia
Renta
Kliniki Neuroradiochirurgii
ARRA Group
Snap Outdoor
International Paper
Global Pharma
OU Blite
Parasight
Pall-Ex
Agilitas
Sylvamo
Shareholders of JSPV sp. z o.o. (individuals and Grupa Kapitałowa ANDI sp. z o.o.)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Infravia Growth on a round of series B financing, in which the start-up Packhelp raised nearly zł190m for further development.
- Advised Estonian fund OÜ Blite on the sale of 50% of its shares in Incuvo, a specialist in the production of games for virtual reality platforms.
- Advised on the acquisition of Uprent Group by Renta Group Oy, in a transaction which took place simultaneously in four different countries – namely Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Linklaters
The team based in Linklaters‘ Warsaw office fields a significant number of foreign qualified practitioners – including those with training from the UK, US and Sweden – and is conseqently well placed to advise leading international investors entering Poland, and assist with complex cross-border transactions. Daniel Cousens, whose practice is particularly focused on emerging markets in the CEE region, heads up the offering. ‘Brilliant lawyer‘ Marcin Schulz is another key senior practitioner. The group saw some changes to its associate bench throughout 2021 and 2022; the most recent development was the arrival of Michał Szperzyński, who joined from Travers Smith LLP‘s London office in June 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Cousens
Autres avocats clés:
Marcin Schulz; Michał Szperzyński; Christopher Quinn; Szymon Renkiewicz
Les références
‘The team provides highly professional and competent advice. All the team is very good technically, efficient, fully dedicated and always available. They all think from the perspective and anticipate all our requests and next steps.’
‘Able to deliver a very complicated transaction in an extremly short timeline.’
‘Marcin Schulz is a brilliant lawyer. Marcin is very practical and at the same time a friendly and bright personality who is easy to speak with. He has a very commercial approach to solving complicated issues.’
Principaux clients
Alinda Capital Partners
Banca Transilvania
Carrier Global Corporation
Digital Colony Acquisitions LLC
Farfetch UK
ING Bank Śląski S.A.
Infravia Capital
Kronospan
LUX MED Group
Orange Polska
PFR Nieruchomości S.A.
Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A.
Super Slam Limited
Unilever
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Orange Polska on the establishment of a FiberCo jointly owned with the APG fund.
- Advised InfraVia Capital Partners on the Polish aspects of the acquisition of 50% of FiberForce, Play Group’s subsidiary, for €378m.
- Advised Polski Fundusz Rozwoju on the implementation of the government financial support programme aimed at reducing the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Schoenherr Halwa sp.k.
Schoenherr Halwa sp.k.'s 'great team' expertly advises on all substantial issues relating to corporate law and M&A, including transactions in both the public and private spheres, negotiation of documentation, and optimisation of structures. Paweł Halwa heads up the practice, and is often supported on key mandates by senior associate Daria Rutecka, who is carving out a niche in technology-related matters; both are singled out as having 'real customer focus'. In September 2022, the group was further strengthened by the arrival of recognised practitioner Krzysztof Wawrzyniak from WKB Lawyers.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paweł Halwa
Autres avocats clés:
Daria Rutecka; Krzysztof Pawlak; Krzysztof Leśniak; Krzysztof Wawrzyniak
Les références
‘Great team with real customer focus.’
‘Paweł Halwa and Daria Rutecka have great competences and real customer focus. Great individuals to work with.’
Principaux clients
IBM International Group B.V.
Novacap Industries III, L.P.
ASSA ABLOY Group
GR. Sarantis S.A.
Eurofins SE
voestAlpine
Engel Holding Gesellschaft m.b.H
UNIQA Real Estate
Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak
Clients from the most active sectors in Poland- including agriculture, food production, manufacturing, renewables, and FMCG - instruct Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak, finding the firm 'a joy to work with'. Practice head Robert Gawałkiewicz brings contentious, as well as advisory, expertise to his role; his particular areas of expertise are cross-border reorganisations and commercial litigation. Marcin Olechowski is the name to note for transactional work with a link to the financial services industry, while Krzysztof Pawlisz is recommended for M&A mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robert Gawałkiewicz
Autres avocats clés:
Krzysztof Pawlisz; Tomasz Kański; Łukasz Berak; Sławomir Uss; Marcin Olechowski
Les références
‘The team is always up to date with latest changes in the industry and is therefore a huge support for our activities. It seems that they are looking for market changes on a daily basis and always share them with us, when applicable. This is of huge value for us.’
‘Invoices are always transparent and the communication is reliable and professional.’
‘The whole team from SK&S is a joy to work with.’
Principaux clients
NN Group
Iliad, Play Communication S.A., P4 sp. z o.o.
The Briand Groupe
Brand New Galaxy (BNG)
The Eurocash Group
The owners of Nesperta
SUNLY LAND AS
Crown Holdings
Diversis Capital
Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC
EQT Private Equity
AniCura
International Paper
The Bunge Group
Club Car / Platinum Equity
The Mohawk/Unilin/IVC group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised NN Group on an agreement to acquire MetLife’s business in Poland and Greece.
- Advised Play on the acquisition of shares in UPC Polska.
- Advised French client Briand Groupe on the Polish aspects of its acquisition of the Astron Group from the Swedish Lindab Group.
Wardynski & Partners
At Wardynski & Partners, the focus is on providing comprehensive M&A advice, which spans the full range of structures and sectors. Since publication, leadership of the department has been taken over by Michał Wons. Other key figures in the team include Kinga Ziemnicka, Paweł Ciećwierz and Konrad Grotowski.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michał Wons
Autres avocats clés:
Paweł Ciećwierz; Konrad Grotowski; Jakub Lerner; Adam Pawlisz; Łukasz Śliwiński; Kinga Ziemnicka
Les références
‘Committeed, available and keeping us updated during the entire process.’
‘They have been able to address issues in various areas of the law seamlessly.’
‘I most commonly work with Kinga Ziemnicka, and she has been incredibly helpful. She effectively manages a number of other attorneys to the extent needed to address client matters in different subject areas, and she is always responsive to client needs.’
Principaux clients
Axcel Management A/S
Clausen Engineering ApS and Deichmann Media ApS
EURICOM S.p.A.
GARIA A/S
Gunnebo
Hatteland
Hengrui
Horn & Co. Minerals Recovery GmbH & Co. KG
HTL Stefa S.A.
H+H International and H+H Polska
Lars Larsen Group
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
Natsu
Oakley Capital IV,
Orskov Foods S.A.
Ottobock
Pentaco Partners
Ripple
QIAGEN N.V.
Salling Group A/S
SARIA A/S GmbH & Co. KG
Seco/Warwick
Simpson Manufacturing
Swarco
Tensho Electric Industries Co., Ltd.
Hidden Harbor Capital Partners Holdings, LLC
Triple IT Corporate B.V.
Victaulic
Bergs Timber AB (publ)
Beontag
Triton
Faerch A/S
XXXLutz Group
Cinven Partners LLP
Mercy Corps
Principaux dossiers
- Advised XXXLutz Group on a share acquisition establishing a 50/50 partnership with Black Red White Group.
- Advised Qiagen on the acquisition of a majority stake in enzyme manufacturer Blirt.
- Advised Bergs Timber on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Przedsiębiorstwo Produkcyjno-Usłogowo-Handlowe Pinus Jerzy Smolarczyk Mariusz Smolarczyk.
WKB Lawyers
WKB Lawyers fields a team of ‘capable partners and strong negotiators‘, who are ‘exceptional at running deals from kick-off until closing‘. The firm’s sector-specific approach is exemplified by practitioners such as Agnieszka Wiercińska-Krużewska and Anna Wyrzykowska, who are particularly knowledgeable in the technology and real estate fields, respectively. At leadership level, Jakub Jedrzejak and Andrzej Wierciński co-chair the M&A group, while Anna Wojciechowska oversees the corporate governance side.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jakub Jędrzejak; Andrzej Wierciński; Anna Wojciechowska
Autres avocats clés:
Ben Davey; Grzegorz Godlewski; Agnieszka Wiercińska-Krużewska; Anna Wyrzykowska
Les références
‘Exceptional commitment, very good responsiveness and great negotiation skills.
‘Very helpful team with ability to mitigate potential deal-breakers.’
‘Jakub Jędrzejak is a true leader with a hands-on approach and in-depth knowledge of each and every aspect of the deal, entering the talks at key moments to successfully move forward.’
Principaux clients
AVIVA
Orkla Group
Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A
ENEA S.A.
TAURON Polska Energia S.A.
Avallon
Innova
Ingka
P. Van de Velde Group
Polskie ePłatności
ČEZ a.s.
Specialized Bicycles
Sea Wind Holding AG
Norddeutsche Vermögen Holding GmbH & Co. KG
PZU Group
Gaz-System Group
Energix Group
Ryanair Group
Stock Group
Ministry of State Assets
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Aviva on the Polish legal aspects of its exit from Poland through the sale of its entire shareholding in Aviva Poland companies to Allianz for a cash consideration of €2.5bn.
- Advising INGKA Investments on the acquisition of an onshore wind farm, with a total capacity of 63MW, and a photovoltaic farm, with a total capacity of 29MW, from OX2.
- Advising the Ministry of State Assets (as the leading shareholder) on the merger of three companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange – PKN Orlen, PGNiG and Grupa Lotos.
Bird & Bird Szepietowski i wspólnicy sp. k.
Bird & Bird Szepietowski i wspólnicy sp. k. fields a 'very deep bench of lawyers who are all extraordinarily knowledgeable', helmed by Rafał Dziedzic. M&A and joint venture transactions comprise a core part of the workload, as do mandates relating to venture capital and private equity. Additionally, the group provides ongoing corporate advice to a roster of predominantly international clients, including leading names from the energy, life sciences, automotive and construction sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafał Dziedzic
Autres avocats clés:
Artur Stosio
Les références
‘The firm has a very deep bench of lawyers who are all extraordinarily knowledgeable regarding Polish law and regulations. In addition, despite the fact that they are a large firm, I have found their rates to be very reasonable.’
‘One particular thing that stands out to me is the prompt responses that I consistently receive from the lawyers with whom I work. Even if they don’t have an answer right away, they respond to inquiries and let me know they’re working on my problem. In addition, I find that they have good attention to detail and provide business-focused advice on areas of law that I am not at all familiar with.’
‘Real knowledge about market practices and a very good pragmatic approach to balance legal risks and business requirements.’
Principaux clients
PKN Orlen S.A.
ENERGA S.A.
OBTON A/S
Creandum Advisor Ltd.
Verizon Connect
Avril Specialites Animales SAS
Limagrain Europe
Entain plc
CryoLife Inc. (Artivion)
Rayner
Groupe Avril
Principaux dossiers
- Advised PKN Orlen on the establishment of a joint venture with Synthos Green Energy to prepare and commercialise the technology of small and medium nuclear reactors in Poland.
- Advised Entain on the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Totolotek and Ebbene Services from Gauselmann Group.
- Advised Creandum in a Series A round of financing for Vue Storefront, a company providing e-commerce solutions.
EY Law
For EY Law, growth has been the key focus recently; this has been reflected both in terms of the team, which continued its steady increase in size with the acquisition of Marek Sawicki from DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k. in September 2021, and in terms of the client base, which now comprises a much greater number of leading names from the hospitality sector. Zuzanna Zakrzewska and Magdalena Kasiarz oversee the department. One client singles out the group for its ability to leverage 'initiative and invention resulting from experience'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zuzanna Zakrzewska; Magdalena Kasiarz
Autres avocats clés:
Marek Sawicki; Jakub Organ; Piotr Gogol; Zbigniew Pindel
Les références
‘Very competent team demonstrating very good and deep knowledge.’
‘The team demonstrates a very practical approach, effectively and promptly provides high quality support.’
‘Lawyers in this practice area demonstrated exceptional knowledge of relevant laws combined with deep knowledge of local practices. Their advice was always adjusted to clients’ needs and provided in a timely manner.’
Principaux clients
Polski Holding Hotelowy sp. z o.o.
Polski Fundusz Rozwoju (PFR – capital group)
The SPAR Group Ltd
Metrans
Alshaya
Nortal AS
Euro-Hel sp. z o.o.
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.
Vestel
SBM Developpment SAS
Honeywell
Cisco
3M
Manpower Group
Dotykacka Group
Excelya Group
Dohler Group
PESA
Saint-Gobain
Energizer Holdings
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Polski Holding Hotelowy on the acquisition of hotel assets owned by KGHM Group, PGNiG and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna.
- Advising Euro-Hel on the sale of 100% of its shares, as well as the sale of an enterprise run by the key shareholder and part of another family-owned business, JMP Polska.
- Advising the Polish International Development Fund managed by PFR TFI on two separate transactions, the aim of which was to support the expansion of Polish companies, Laude Smart Intermodal and Netguru on, respectively, the German and US markets.
GESSEL Attorneys at Law
GESSEL Attorneys at Law's client roster comprises both Polish and international entities, privately held as well as publicly listed, operating across the gamut of sectors. Managing partner Marcin Macieszczak oversees the M&A offering, which also covers private equity and venture capital work; he is particularly well versed in issues which occur at the intersection with real estate. Małgorzata Badowska stands out as a key contact for matters relating to banking and finance.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcin Macieszczak
Autres avocats clés:
Maciej Kożuchowski; Małgorzata Badowska; Michał Bochowicz; Karol Sokół
Principaux clients
BaseLinker sp. z o.o.
VirtusLab sp. z o.o.
Accession Capital Partners
R22 S.A.
Anwim S.A.
BetaMed S.A.
Avallon Fund
Lode Group
Raya Holding
Principaux dossiers
- Advising BaseLinker on its financial investment from Kulczyk Investment.
- Advising VirtusLab on its investment from American private equity fund Aquiline Capital Partners.
- Advised Anwim on its acquisition of a 90% stake in the Dutch company The Fuel Company Holding.
Gide Loyrette Nouel
‘Trusted advisor‘ Gide Loyrette Nouel utilises an integrated structure, bringing together corporate and M&A specialists – under the guidance of Dariusz Tokarczuk – with practitioners whose core competencies centre around banking and finance, private equity, and venture capital – led by Paweł Grześkowiak. In terms of sector focuses, mining and heavy industries are the standouts. Recently, highlights have included creation and liquidation of comapnies, assistance with registration proceedings, and financing of operations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dariusz Tokarczuk; Paweł Grześkowiak
Autres avocats clés:
Edyta Zalewska; Wojciech Czyżewski
Les références
‘Integrated team, acting like one solid organisation.’
‘A trusted advisor.’
‘Great advice, very good matter management and high speed in complex M&A negotiations.’
Principaux clients
KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.
KGHM TFI S.A.
Resource Partners
BPI Real Estate Poland
KPS Capital Partners
Grupa MAK
Revive N.V.
Retail Robotics
Walden Group
Tar Heel Capital
Insight Investment
Enterprise Investors sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising KGHM Polska Miedź, a 55% shareholder in a joint venture company in Chile, on the sale of 45% of the shares in the company by the other shareholder, Japanese Sumitomo Group, to an Australian-listed mining company.
- Advising KPS Capital Partners on the acquisition of international food, aerosol and promotional packaging businesses from Crown Holding for €2.25bn.
- Advising Tar Heel Capital on the sale of Rockfin – an engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, testing and servicing of oil and fuel systems – to a Czech PE fund.
Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP
Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP typically advises on high-value, cross-border transactions, most often in the technology, insurance, healthcare and real estate sectors. Counsel Tomasz Żak heads up the practice, and oversees a workload spanning M&A deals, joint ventures, reorganisations, and corporate governance and commercial contracts matters. Managing partner Beata Balas-Noszczyk also provides support to the team, and is noted for her ‘extended understanding of business issues‘.
Responsables de la pratique:
Beata Balas-Noszczyk; Tomasz Żak
Autres avocats clés:
Tomasz Grygorczuk; Piotr Kwasiborski; Tomasz Pietrzak
Les références
‘Hogan Lovells team offers a high quality of service, including not only appropriate legal advice and in-depth analysis on various legal issues, but also deep industry knowledge. They are appreciated for their excellent drafting skills, ability to stick to a very tight schedule, being professional and approachable in day-to-day contact with the client and other advisors.’
‘Hogan Lovells is flexible in respect of a fee structure in case of unexpected modification of the scope of services agreed.’
‘Beata Balas-Noszczyk represents a high quality legal expertise combined with an extended understanding of business issues. At the same time Beata is a very responsive, communicative person with a positive attitude.’
Principaux clients
Nutreco
MoneyGram
NN
Saur Polska sp. z o. o.
Interpublic Group (IPG)
Viatris (formerly Mylan)
HR Management Group
Gothaer Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.
mFinanse S.A. and mBank S.A. (Commerzbank Group)
Kapsch TrafficCom and Axxès
Cinema3D S.A.
FCB Inferno Limited
Union Knopf
Shire plc.
Arcus Infrastructure Partners
Honeywell
Nissan
Mitsubishi
MoneyGram
IBM (International Business Machines Corporation )
Intel
ERGO Group
ABC Technologies
BBI Development
EuroChem
Aviva Group
UNIQA Polska Group
AXA Polska Group
Ingredion Incorporated
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Mylan on the Polish aspects of its global merger with Upjohn, a Pfizer subsidiary, which resulted in the establishment of Viatris, a NASDAQ-listed company.
- Advising IBM on the global separation and reorganisation of its managed infrastructure services business across more than 65 jurisdictions worldwide.
- Advising the Aviva Group on the sale of its 51% stake in Santander Aviva Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie (life insurance business) and Santander Aviva Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń (non-life insurance business) to the Allianz Group.
Kochanski & Partners
Kochanski & Partners expertly advises strategic investors and business entities on noteworthy local and cross-border transactions, and is particularly well versed in share and asset deals, spin-offs and transformations, restructurings, and joint venture agreements. Pawel Cholewinski oversees the transactional side, while Rafal Rapala leads on corporate mandates; the former has particular experience in the real estate sector. Pawel Mardas is another key senior name to note.
Autres avocats clés:
Pawel Mardas; Karol Połosak; Aneta Serowik
Principaux clients
State Street Bank International
State Street Bank & Trust Company
State Street Global Advisors
Indus Holding AG
Universal Fibers Inc. (subsidiary of H.I.G. Capital)
Knapp AG
Ductor AG
Newcold (subsidiary of Westport Capital)
MML Capital Partners
Groupe Beneteau
Chrysler Poland
Ferro Corporation
Ringier Axel Springer Polska
Blachotrapez
Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Coca-Cola HBC Polska
Huuuge Games
Huta Małapanew sp. z o.o.
eFaktor S.A.
Inovo Venture Partners
Parkwind
Netguru S.A.
AirProducts
Oxenwood
Personnel Service
Equiniti
Panattoni Europe
Savills
Alantra – Klima Energy Fund
Pagra sp. z o.o.
Voodoo
Principaux dossiers
- Advised State Street Bank & Trust Company on the acquisition of the Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.’s Investor Services business.
- Assisted State Street Global Advisors with the setting up and running of investment and brokerage activities in Poland.
- Advised State Street Bank International on general corporate audits and registration processes, as well as assisting board members with their duties and liabilities.
Noerr
The early months of 2023 have heralded significant change for the team at Noerr; in January, Renata Patoka, who mainly advises strategic investors and has specialist knowledge of the food and pharmaceutical sectors, joined from SSW Pragmatic Solutions, shortly followed by Karol Kicun from MJH Moskwa, Jarmul, Haładyj i Wspólnicy sp.k. in February. Kicun now oversees the M&A offering, bringing his extensive expertise in private equity matters to the role. The practice continues to be recognised as a go-to advisor for mid-market deals, in particular.
Responsables de la pratique:
Karol Kicun
Autres avocats clés:
Renata Patoka
Principaux clients
X-press Couriers
PAPREC GROUP
Inflexion
Worldline
EQT Private Equity
DSV
Rebelle AB
Gazelle Global Consulting Limited
SD Worx
Lush Limited
Rubix Group (portfolio company of Advent International)
TAG Immobilien AG
Aurelius
StoneX (previously Gain Capital)
Cedrob
CLAAS
TOI TOI & DIXI Group (a portfolio company of Apax Partners)
Merkur Sportwetten (Gauselmann AG)
Principaux dossiers
- Advising TAG Immobilien on the acquisition of Robyg from Bricks Acquisitions.
- Advising X-press Couriers on its sale to Allegro.
- Advising Inflexion on Polish law issues relating to its investment in SteriPack Group.
Penteris
Penteris is well versed in a diverse range of transactional work, including company and ongoing concern acquisitions, reverse buyouts, partial takeovers, share transfers, joint ventures, dispositions and related financing arrangements, and capitalisations. Assisting with the structuring and formation of investment funds is another mainstay of the group’s workload. The key senior contacts are Agnieszka Pytlas, Tomasz Kudelski and Wojciech Fabrycki.
Responsables de la pratique:
Agnieszka Pytlas; Wojciech Fabrycki; Tomasz Kudelski
Autres avocats clés:
Jeremiasz Kuśmierz; Irmina Kondraciuk
Les références
‘Penteris has a great track record in supporting me in cross-border matters. The reason why I’ve been with the team for so long is because they are good value for money, and they always get things done. Putting my trust in Penteris has been a great investment in and of itself and I will continue to work with them, I hope, for many years to come.’
‘Penteris is committed and they place a lot of emphasis on personal relations and having a solution-based approach. They’re always on time and they are always responsive.’
‘There are several stand-out individuals at Penteris. In particular, Agnieszka Pytlas is incredibly competent and continually proves to be great at organising teams, and co-ordinating complex corporate work.’
Principaux clients
Huuuge
Immofinanz AG
RIDA Development Corporation
DSM Nutritional Products
Electronic Control Systems SA
Fabryczna 17 Spp Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością Spółka Komandytowa
Plukon Sieradz Sp. z o.o.
K2 Holding SA
Alumetal SA
Principaux dossiers
- Advised international gaming company Huuuge on the acquisition of Traffic Puzzle from Picadilla Games, a Wrocław-based gaming studio.
- Advised Alumetal on the sale of all its shares to the Norwegian group Norsk Hydro ASA for more than zł1bn.
- Advising Facebook on various day-to-day corporate matters with regards to its Polish operations.
SSW Pragmatic Solutions
An equal proportion of buy and sell-side clients, predominantly comprising leading private equity names, notable sectoral investors and high-net-worth-individuals, instructs SSW Pragmatic Solutions. The team is well placed to assist with every stage of a transaction, from preliminary advice and due diligence, through to negotiations and tax issues. Practice head Paweł Chyb welcomed Renata Patoka – formerly of Eversheds Sutherland Poland – to the group in April 2022, thus further strengthening the bench at partner level.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wojciech Szczepaniak
Autres avocats clés:
Paweł Chyb; Michał Badowski; Katarzyna Solarz; Renata Patoka; Mateusz Rogoziński
Les références
‘Professional and experienced team.’
‘Empathy, reactivity and quality of advice.’
‘Team is extremely flexible, always at the client’s disposal, very innovative in proposing compromises and always prepared.’
Principaux clients
Meide Group
Avallon PE
Rpower
Kruk
Unibep
Boryszew
Spire Capital
Afinum PE
Kospel
Vaillant Saunier Duval
STX Next
Dirlango Tech FIZAN
LERG S.A.
Santander Bank Polska
G2A
Masterchem
Value4Capital
WDB S.A.
PePe sp. z o.o.
Lenovo
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Growag, a Polish company providing products and solutions for rail transportation, on its sale to Recaro.
- Advised Spire Capital, a Polish private equity fund, on the acquisition of SaaS company Thulium.
- Advised Avallon PE on the sale of 100% of the shares in NovoTech and its two subsidiaries, located in Romania and Belgium.
Wolf Theiss
Wolf Theiss fields a ‘fully integrated team‘, which can handle the gamut of relevant work, from general corporate advice to transactional assistance; in the former area, the firm is a go-to for leading international names wishing to establish a local presence on the ground in Poland. Since publication, the department has taken on a 27-practitioner team from Wardynski & Partners – including Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek, Anna Dąbrowska and Krzysztof Libiszewski, who will now jointly lead the practice – and other notable names such as Katarzyna Wójcik-Bąkowska.
Responsables de la pratique:
Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek; Anna Dąbrowska; Krzysztof Libiszewski
Autres avocats clés:
Peter Daszkowski; Dariusz Harbaty; Maciej Olszewski; Jakub Pietrasik
Les références
‘Very good substantive knowledge of transactional topics, business-oriented approach.’
‘Dariusz Harbaty has extensive knowledge and experience in transactional and corporate issues. He is able to face non-standard projects. He is a lawyer who inspires confidence.’
‘International knowledge and overall experience.’
Principaux clients
Elanco Poland
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG)
Ekamant
Bain Capital
Erwin Hymer Group
CPI Property Group
European Investment Bank
CMA CGM
Sigma Plastics Group
Burda Media Polska sp. z o.o.
Cyfrowe.pl sp. z o.o.
Trudell Medical Limited
Waterland Private Equity
ALSO Holding AG
Agrofert
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Burda Media on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Edipresse Polska from the Edipresse Group, headquartered in Switzerland.
- Advised Cyfrowe, an omni-channel retailer of photographic and video equipment in Poland, on the auction sale process of 75% of shares in the company to the European Imaging Group.
- Advising US-based Sigma Plastics Group on (i) a joint venture with Austrian corporation Teufelberger; (ii) acquisition by that joint venture of 100% of the shares in Polish company Marflex; and (iii) the subsequent demerger of Marflex and spin-off of parts of the Marflex business to Sigma and Teufelberger, respectively.
CDZ CHAJEC & PARTNERS
CDZ CHAJEC & PARTNERS is noted particularly for its expertise in the TMT and real estate sectors, and is consequently regarded as an advisor of choice for M&A mandates with a nexus to these industries. More broadly, the firm also assists with company reorganisations, demergers, joint ventures, and equity investments. Andrzej Chajec acts as the overall practice head, with Macej Kotlicki and Szymon Skiendzielewski co-chairing the M&A side, while Jolanta Okoniecka leads on other corporate and commercial mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrzej Chajec; Szymon Skiendzielewski; Maciej Kotlicki; Jolanta Okoniecka
Principaux clients
ProService Finteco sp. z o. o.
Yazamco Corp ltd
Cordia (a part of Futureal capital group)
LUXVET24 sp. z o.o.
Orphinic Scientific S.A.
InteliWISE S.A.
Balticus S.A.
Tangent Line sp. z o. o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised LUXVET24 on the the acquistion of a number of veterinary surgeries and clinics in Poland.
- Advised Ghelamco and a group of private investors on transaction concerning a shopping mall in Warsaw.
- Advised InteliWISE and its shareholders on a public-to-private deal, which involved a voluntary tender offer for the acquisition of 100% of shares in the client by Efecte, a Finnish IT services company,
CRIDO
At CRIDO, the team has increasingly been instructed to assist Polish entrepreneurs with the development of their businesses abroad, as well as continuing its established practice of advising foreign investors into the country. Mateusz Baran continues to head up the corproate advisory work. On the M&A side, Przemysław Furmaga – who joined the firm from Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka in September 2021 along with senior associate Andrzej Dunikowski – now takes the lead. The acquisition of the duo marked the start of a period of concerted growth at the associate level, which most recently saw Barbara Kwaśnicka arriving from MFW Fiałek.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mateusz Baran; Przemysław Furmaga
Autres avocats clés:
Katarzyna Żółcińska; Andrzej Dunikowski; Barbara Kwaśnicka; Marzena Lau; Aleksandra Czarnecka
Les références
‘I think that their knowledge of the industry and professional approach is very important. Great collaboration only adds to it. They are always prepared and able to provide various options to resolve any given topic. The team is very organised.’
‘They are always available and engaged, very efficient in delivering what is required. They are great communicators, and you can see they like working with people. Always ready to take on a new challenge.’
‘Superb collaboration and customer-friendly approach define Crido Legal as unique on the Polish market.’
Principaux clients
iSpot
Garmin
Byggmax
7R
Atrium
Softserve
Vantage Data Centers
Wielton
Cloudflight
BPI
Dentsu
Elemental Holding
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Alfa Brokers on the sale of its shares to Renomia, which is partly owned by Gallagher, a US-based brokerage company.
- Advised the Hungarian venture capital fund PortfoLion on its investment in Packhelp, a Polish tech start-up specialised in providing customised packaging.
- Advised Saker, a Slovakian joint venture company which specialises in recycling, on a cross-border joint venture in Poland with business partners from Slovakia and Poland.
Deloitte Legal, Ostrowski, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k.
Deloitte Legal, Ostrowski, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k. fields a ‘versatile and talented‘ team at partner level, ensuring that the firm is well positioned to assist with the gamut of transactional and advisory work across a range of sectors. On the M&A side, ‘skillful negotiator‘ Ryszard Manteuffel, Jacek Korzeniewski and Tomasz Ciećwierz – who joined the team from NGL Legal in May 2022 – are the key names. For corporate law mandates, Mariusz Sron and Robert Uhl are the go-to advisors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ryszard Manteuffel; Tomasz Ciećwierz; Mariusz Śron; Jacek Korzeniewski; Robert Uhl
Autres avocats clés:
Robert Semczuk; Karol Ciszak
Les références
‘They are available 24/7 and always with good solutions in our complicated transactions. The have extensive experience in the field of M&A.’
‘There are many great lawyers in the M&A team, but I would specially would like to point out Ryszard Manteuffel, who has great business knowledge and is very skillful negotiator.’
‘Exceptional commitment of the team, with constant partner engagement during the whole project.’
Principaux clients
A&R Investments Limited
NCBR Investment Fund ASI S.A.
Benhauer sp. z o.o.
11 bit studios S.A.
BGW Sp. z o.o.
Pelion S.A.
Rio Amsterdam
Scope Fluidics S.A.
Polmos Bielsko-Biała S.A.
IMMO Muszkieterowie Polska sp. z o.o. oraz Krokus sp. z o.o.
Karl Storz
Marma Polskie Folie Sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Curiosity Diagnostics, a company holding a patent for a device to make PCR testing for various kinds of viruses, including Covid-19, on the sale of its shares.
- Assisted Polmos Bielsko-Biala with the conclusion of a preliminary sale agreement for the indirect sale of 100% of its shares to the Stock Spirits Group, which is owned by CVC Capital Partners.
- Advised 11bit studios S.A, a Polish gaming company listed on the Polish Stock Exchange, on the purchase of a minority stake of shares (40%) in gaming company Fool’s Theory.
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k is known for its proficiency across the gamut of private and public corporate and M&A transactions. The team is able to draw on its cross-practice strength to assist with all financial, regulatory, compliance, and governance aspects of deals. The group’s client base spans large multinational operators, as well as ambitious mid-market companies, and capital markets players. Michał Pawłowski, Filip Urbaniak and Rafał Wozniak are the key names to note at leadership level.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michał Pawłowski; Filip Urbaniak; Rafał Woźniak
Autres avocats clés:
Adrian Jonca; Anna Wietrzyńska-Ciołkowska; Izabela Szczygielska; Mateusz Baszczyk
Les références
‘Responsivnness, quality of service, flexibility.’
‘Great team, professional, client-oriented. Very good understanding of client needs and business overall. Always on time, quick in response. Extremely high negotiation skills. Always available.’
‘Good communication and problem-solving approach. Represent the client’s interest, but not without understanding the approach of the other side.’
Principaux clients
Teufelberger GmbH
Fortaco JL
PAD RES
MS Innovation Impulse GmbH
Synthos Green Energy
Dobra Energia dla Olsztyna and its shareholder Meridiam
Meyra Group sp. z o.o.
KPMG
Enter Air
Augusta Energy sp. z o.o.
Sun Power Energy sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Teufelberger on a joint acquisition, with a co-investor, of 100% of the shares in Marflex – M.J. Maillis Poland.
- Advised PAD RES on the sale of the majority of their shares and the establishment of a joint venture with Kajima Europe and Griffin Real Estate.
- Advised MS Innovation Impulse and Synthos Green on the establishment of a joint venture with ZE PAK to conduct activities in nuclear energy.
Eversheds Sutherland Poland
With Ewa Szlachetka at its helm, the Eversheds Sutherland Poland team continues to expand its reputation in the sphere of mid-market corporate transactions. Group restructurings which involve a cross-border dimension are a particular strength of the firm. The client base includes notable venture capital and private equity funds, as well as strategic investors. Of counsel Krzysztof Feluch is another key contact.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ewa Szlachetka
Autres avocats clés:
Krzysztof Feluch
Principaux clients
Ricoh
Parker Hannifin
Green Genius
Modus Group
Advantage Smollan GmbH
Bang & Bonsomer Group Ab
SFC SOLUTIONS CZĘSTOCHOWA Sp. z o.o.
Airbridge Equity Partners
Perwyn/SilverTree Equity
Experian
ZignSec AB
Perma-Fix Environmental, Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising SilverTree Equity Partners and Perwyn on the acquisition of SALESmanago.
- Advising Experian on its $320m acquisition of Gabi.
- Advising ZignSec on the acquisition of Web Shield.
GSW Legal Grabarek, Szalc i Wspólnicy Sp.k.
GSW Legal Grabarek, Szalc i Wspólnicy Sp.k.‘s specialised team is especially well known for its aviation, technology, energy and insurance expertise; the firm’s strong connections across the region, in particular with Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine, ensure that the client base comprises many notable names from those countries. Tomasz Grabarek oversees the commercial side of the practice, while Rafał Szalc heads up the corporate offering. Szalc also jointly chairs the M&A sub-group, alongside recently promoted partner Maria Janicka.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafał Szalc; Tomasz Grabarek; Maria Janicka
Autres avocats clés:
Katarzyna Białek
Les références
‘I am very satisfied with the services provided by this law firm.The team is great, very efficient and effective. The reaction time is quick, and the provided legal solutions are properly and clearly presented.’
‘Rafał Szalc is distinguished by a high level of customer service, culture and, above all, excellent legal knowledge. I am impressed by the involvement of this lawyer in the client’s affairs and readiness to provide information in an efficient and very substantive manner. His knowledge of corporate law is particularly noteworthy.’
‘Tough but open-minded negotiators, focused on achieving the client’s goals. Great market intuition and in-depth business knowledge.’
Principaux clients
Amtrust International Underwriter DAC / Amtrust Nordic
Bacca Sp. Z O.O.
Central European Engine Services Sp. Z O.O.
Changemaker Educations Ab
Digital Care Capital Group
Elemental Holding S.A.
Elkom Trade
Futbol24.Com
Lot Aircraft Maintenance Services Sp. Z O.O.
Itboom Sp. Z O.O.
Mazovia Capital
Soflab Technology Sp. Z O.O.
Start Parking (Ecom Media Sp. Z O.O.)
Up Energy Sp. Z O.O.
Energy Gate Europe Sp. Z O.O.
Kavalier Group
Blue Cactus S.A.
Inspire Restaurant Brands S.A.
Connected Life Sp. Z O.O.
Capital Partners S.A.
Pointpack S.A.
Termisil Glass Sp. Z O. O.
Softteco
Imad Sp. Z O.O.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Pointpack on the acquisition of 51% shares in P2A Box, and on the negotiation of the terms and conditions of further investment in the company.
- Advised Elemental Holding on its investment into Legend Smelting and Recycling, an Ohio-based corporation.
- Assisted Capital Partners Funds, as well as the founders and majority shareholders of Orbitvu, with the structuring and implementation of a share options scheme, as part of a transaction related to the acquisition of a majority stake in Orbitvu by Abris Capital Partners.
JDP Drapala & Partners
The 'exceptionally experienced' practitioners at JDP Drapala & Partners handle the gamut of corporate and commercial mandates, with a particular emphasis on cross-border M&A and joint ventures. The firm has established expertise in the construction and real estate sectors, and has recently been expanding its capabilities in the technology sphere. Marcin Chomiuk leads the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcin Chomiuk
Autres avocats clés:
Adrian Andrychowski; Maciej Chrzan; Marcin Lewiński
Les références
‘We do recommend JDP to all other international companies with a Polish subsidiary.’
‘The whole JDP team is very professional. Nevertheless, we would especially recommend Marcin Lewiński who did a great job; he acts very fast and is dedicated to closing a deal on time.’
‘The firm’s key strength is the ability to provide high quality advice across the various legal disciplines.’
Principaux clients
MAGNA Group
Bilfinger SE
Scope Fluidics
Apleona Group
Siemens
Adezz Group
Trei Real Estate GmbH
JAF Group
Terminal Inc.
Melitta Professional
Boehringer Ingelheim Business Services Poland
Waada The Movement
GreenPack Group
BestSecret
Paul Hartmann AG
Fluid Ice Family Office Ltd.
EPSA
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted EQT Group with the sale of its GETEC entities.
- Assisted Trei Real Estate with the setting up of a joint venture with Patron Capital, a pan-European institutional investor focused on property-backed investments.
- Assisted with a comprehensive restructuring of the Polish subsidiaries of Magna Group.
Krassowski
With its strong transactional focus, Krassowski is instructed by a mix of private equity funds, investors, and leading names from the healthcare, gaming, telecoms and power sectors to advise on the gamut of M&A deals. Founding partner Bartosz Krassowski oversees the work, closely supported by seasoned specialists Natalia Grzędzińska and Krzysztof Makosz, who provide more than 30 years’ of expertise between them.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bartosz Krassowski; Natalia Grzędzińska; Krzysztof Makosz
Autres avocats clés:
Natalia Wielgat
Les références
‘Quick reaction time. Very competent in the area of M&A transactions.’
‘Very practical approach to substantive issues.’
‘The practice is unique for 3 reasons: (i) experienced professionals in the field, (ii) pragmatic, problem-solving approach, and (iii) business-oriented, understand the client and are pro-active in business development.’
Principaux clients
LuxMed Sp. z o. o.
Diagnostyka Sp. z o.o.
Melvit S.A.
V-Ridium
Citomed sp. z o. o.
Industrial Starter S.p.A.
SYSTEMICS-PAB sp. z o.o.
Connectis sp. z o. o.
Stowarzyszenie Producentów Produktów Zbożowych
Principaux dossiers
- Advised LUXMED on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in MedPolonia, a Polish healthcare provider.
- Advised the shareholders of Citomed on the sale of 100% of the stakes to LuxMed.
LegalKraft
In July 2022, LegalKraft made a concerted expansion in its offering through the acquisition of a bench of highly regarded practitioners from Maruta Wachta; team lead Daniel Jastrun brought of counsel Karolina Henriksson, and associates Mykola Zembra and Bartosz Kurzec, across with him. The change was made as part of a strategic move to become an advisor of choice for cross-border business operating within the Baltic sea region. Jastrun now jointly heads up the practice, alongside Artur Swirtun and Tomasz Rysiak.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Jastrun; Artur Swirtun; Tomasz Rysiak
Autres avocats clés:
Karolina Henriksson; Mykola Zembra; Bartosz Kurzec; Beata Binek
Les références
‘Great team, great lawyers, great people. Very experienced, talented and business-minded.’
‘Artur Swirtun is an outstanding lawyer with a great team supporting him.’
‘A recognisable brand in the market, high quality of work and personal commitment. Professional approach to work which results in a high standard of service provision and corporate culture.’
Principaux clients
Barilla
CTS Corp.
Curated Content
EasyBrain
Elcowire Group
Librus
LTG Cargo
Max Poland
PEAB
Pracodawcy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej
Proxet
Tewa Temperature Sensors
The Scandinavian – Polish Chamber of Commerce
Principaux dossiers
- Providing ongoing corporate advice to Barilla in Poland.
- Advising LTG Cargo and LTG Cargo Polska, subsidiaries of Lithuanian Railways, on commercial and corporate law aspects of their operations in Poland.
Norton Rose Fulbright
The team at Norton Rose Fulbright operates under the leadership of Agnieszka Braciszewska, who has particular experience advising clients operating in the private equity sector on asset acquisitions and disposals, as well as restructuring of holding structures; the group’s workload consequently reflects the specialisms of its practice head. Negotiation of special purpose acquisition vehicles is another core area of proficiency. At senior associate level, Aneta Janecka is the name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Agnieszka Braciszewska
Autres avocats clés:
Aneta Janecka; Maciej Dubiel
Les références
‘Good industry knowledge and good process management.’
‘Very committed.’
Principaux clients
Abris Capital Partners
Aegon Growth Capital
Allianz Capital Partners GmbH, London Branch
Aquila Capital Management GmbH
Aquiline Capital Partners
Arise AB
AXA XL
Bioventus
Enel Green Power S.p.A.
Energizer
Lantmännen ek för
Lear Corporation
Niam AB
Ortolan Capital GmbH
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
PGE Energia Odnawialna SA
Pinterest Inc.
Renesola Engineering International GmbH
Rockwell Automation
Societe Generale Equipment Leasing
Sompo International
SUSI Partners
TAURON Polska Energia S.A.
TFI Enrgia S.A.
Zhangjiakou Financial Holding Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised SUSI Partners on a renewable energy joint venture with a local Polish partner for the acquisition of greenfield photovoltaic and wind projects, development of a retail trading arm with cPPA offtake capabilities, and an electricity balancing power offering.
- Advised Enel Green Power on the joint development of a 346MW photovoltaic portfolio in Poland.
- Advised Aquila Capital on the negotiation of project documents concerning a 20.4MW Donaborów wind farm portfolio in Poland.
PwC Legal Zelaznicki sp.k.
In close co-operation with the firm’s tax and regulatory practices, PwC Legal Zelaznicki sp.k. assists a wealth of local, foreign and multi-national companies, as well as Polish state-owned entities, on the gamut of corporate mandates. Recently, reorganisation and succession planning have been areas of particular focus for the team. Cezary Żelaźnicki heads up the practice, assisted by joint deputies Beata Kiedrowicz and Wojciech Trzciński.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cezary Żelaźnicki; Beata Kiedrowicz; Wojciech Trzciński
Autres avocats clés:
Artur Gątowski; Jacek Pawłowski
Les références
‘I highly appreciate the way that PwC Legal partners collaborate and assist their clients in their legal challenges and issues.’
Principaux clients
General Electric Group (GE Group) / GE-Hitachi
Indorama Ventures PLC
Bayer AG
Benefit Systems S.A.
Metric Capital Partners LLP
Shareholders of Capricorn S.A.
Proteon Pharmaceuticals
Pro-Project Group sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Benefit Systems on its investment into Lunching, a start-up operating an online food ordering platform.
- Advised Proteon Pharmaceuticals, a biotech start-up producing bacteriophages for livestock farming and aquaculture, on a pre-IPO final financing round of €21m.
- Advising Bayer on the sale of one of its business units.
Radzikowski, Szubielska i Wspólnicy sp.k.
Radzikowski, Szubielska i Wspólnicy sp.k. continues to advise a core group of leading names on day-to-day commercial law issues, domestic and cross-border M&A deals, and complex reorganisations. Private equity investments, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, de-mergers and divestitures all form part of the firm’s regular practice. Wlodzimierz Radzikowski and Gabriel Wujek oversee the department.
Responsables de la pratique:
Włodzimierz Radzikowski; Gabriel Wujek
Autres avocats clés:
Martyna Kamińska-Tabaka; Dariusz Michalski; Agnieszka Piasecka
Principaux clients
Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych S.A.
Zakłady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma S.A.
Polpharma Biologics Warsaw sp. z o.o.
Mondi AG
Mondi Świecie S.A.
Polchar Sp. z o.o.
Mayland Real Estate Sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych, a Polish automobile parts manufacturer, on the sale of approximately 742,000 square metres in the Żerań area, a northern part of Warsaw.
SMM Legal
Managing partner Maciej Mataczyński helms the offering at SMM Legal, and brings particular expertise in equity-backed and energy-related transactions to the team. The group is highly regarded for its M&A capabilities; the team’s strength in this space was recently highlighted by its involvement with the notable merger between PKN Orlen and Grupa Lotos. Tomasz Jaranowski and Mateusz Stańczyk are also recommended advisors in the department.
Responsables de la pratique:
Maciej Mataczyński
Autres avocats clés:
Tomasz Jaranowski; Magdalena Cisowska; Miłosz Malaga; Mateusz Stańczyk
Les références
‘SMM provides technically excellent and very comprehensive advice and does so very quickly. They provide an excellent service and are very responsive to client requests.’
‘Mateusz Stańczyk provides technically excellent and very comprehensive advice within very short time frames, often within the same day.’
‘The team is creative, often finds unconventional solutions for our needs, and this, due to the very difficult legal conditions of our projects, is particularly important to us.’
Principaux clients
Grupa LOTOS S.A.
PKN ORLEN S.A.
National Centre For Research and Development (Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju)
Rotometal sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised PKN Orlen on its merger with Grupa Lotos, resulting in a total capitalisation of more than zł47bn.
- Advising Grupa Lotos on its Gdansk Refinery spin-off.
- Assisting the CEO of Rotometal with the management buyout of 100% of the company’s shares from Highlander Partners, a large investment fund, and from remaining minority shareholders.
Taylor Wessing Poland
Under the joint leaderhsip of Olav Nemling and Andrzej Mikosz, Taylor Wessing Poland assists clients with issues occuring at all stages of the corporate life cycle, from set-up, through early-stage funding rounds, to larger investments including private equity and M&A, to exits. The team has particular knowledge of the technology sector, and is also well versed in the healthcare, infrastructure, real estate and private wealth spaces.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrzej Mikosz; Olav Nemling
Autres avocats clés:
Jakub Pitera; Katarzyna Matusiak; Patrycja Sojka
Les références
‘Very hands-on and focussed. Also fun to work with.’
‘Olav Nemling – very experienced in M&A; very good communication in both German and English.’
Principaux clients
GS Staalwerken Groep B. V.
mBank S.A.
Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers AG
BioMaxima S.A.
MLP Group S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised GS Staalwerken Groep on the management buyout of shares in Smulders Polska, a company which the client owns.
- Assisted Hauck & Aufhäuser Investment Banking and mBank with their roles as exchange trustee and settlement agent, respectively, on the exchange offer by Frankfurt-listed Vita 34 AG, Leipzig to the shareholders of Warsaw- listed stem cell bank Polski Bank Komórek Macierzystych.
- Advised BioMaxima on the transfer of the company’s listing from NewConnect to the main trading floor of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
act BSWW legal & tax
With an equal focus on transactional and advisory corporate work, act BSWW legal & tax has a proven track record handling public and private M&A, reorganisations, and negotiations. The team’s leadership trio comprises Marek Wojnar, who has particular expertise in the real estate and construction sectors; Jacek Bieniak, who predominantly focuses on clients with ties to Italy; and commercial law expert Piotr Wojnar.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marek Wojnar; Jacek Bieniak; Piotr Wojnar
Autres avocats clés:
Marta Kosiedowska; Janusz Szeliński
Principaux clients
mPay
Foto Volt Eko
MA Investment
Interpump Group
Uno Capital
FM Solutions SPV
ZZ Development s. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Interpump Group on the acquisition of White Drive Motors & Steering for €278m.
- Advising FM Solutions on the acquisition of shares in FM Solutions from Giovanni FIZ.
- Advising Uno Capital on a real estate joint venture to develop a residential project in a resort town in southern Poland.
Andersen in Poland
Following the merger with FKA, the practice at Andersen in Poland is headed up by Tadeusz Komosa and Marcin Matyka; the former combines his corporate expertise with particular knowledge of the real estate and projects sectors. The team focuses principally on M&A deals and commercial transactions, and is instructed by a roster of both domestic and foreign investors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tadeusz Komosa; Marcin Matyka
Autres avocats clés:
Angelina Długosz-Armańska; Piotr Krupa; Leszek Rydzewski; Aneta Górecka; Bartłomiej Wietrzykowski; Milena Wieczorek-Waszewska, Katarzyna de Rosset; Paulina Smulska
Les références
‘Very fast responce to client needs – accuracy – easiness of contact – extensive knowledge of different aspects of the business.’
‘Tadeusz Komosa: knowledge, personal commitment.’
‘Pragmatic approach. Understanding of local conditions. The client is involved and always informed.’
Principaux clients
Uponor Corporation
iSpot Poland Sp. z o.o.
Van Group S.A.
Ferratum Group
Makrowet
Service Innovation Group GmbH
Unimot
Delpharm
Budoserwis
EGM Limestone Mine / PKG Polish Granite Mines
NGK Ceramics
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Unimot Group on the acquisition of the fuel storage and bitumen disinvestment businesses from Grupa Lotos and PKN Orlen.
- Advised Delpharm on the legal and tax aspects of the acquisition of a manufacturing plant in Poznań from GlaxoSmithKline.
- Assisted Budoserwis, a Polish construction company, with negotiations for the agreement for construction works relating to the modernisation of selected areas of Arcelor Mittal’s steel plant.
Bakowski Law Firm
Bakowski Law Firm focuses on advising players with Polish and foreign capital, who are operating on the local market. Mandates involving the structuring, optimisation and reorganisation of companies form a significant part of the team’s workload. Recently, the team has advised numerous investment and venture capital funds active in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Aldona Hapyn and Igor Bąkowski are the key contacts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Aldona Hapyn; Igor Bąkowski
Les références
‘An amazing mix of motivation and skill. Highly experienced. When appropriate they apply innovative technology in their practice.’
‘Top individuals as far as education and understanding of the law is concerned.’
‘Exceptional work for startups.’
Principaux clients
Calmsie Sp. z o.o.
Qantifier Sp. z o.o.
LAMEX
SPDC-ProWay
PCR Industri
Horyzont Media
Eskulap
Habitat for Humanity
SkillsPoland sp. z o.o.
Well and Done
Polish Recycling Association
ZURAD sp. z o.o.
PIT-RADWAR S.A.
EDC Holdings Ltd
Slovenské elektrárne a.s.
Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
Polish Agency for Enterprise Development
SPDC Holding
SPDC International
Belgacom International Carrier Services (BICS)
CK Source Sp. z o.o.
deVere Group
BC Partners
Przyjaciele Kawy Sp. z o.o.
NAKAMACHI
ELI Inc.
HOLISTIC PHYSIO Sp. z o.o.
PREMA S.A.
PREMA-INWEST S.A.
Bomm Sp. z o.o. Sp. k.
BYWATER PROPERTIES SP. Z O.O.
SledovaniTV
Mozaic Group of Poland LLC
Tech-food S.A.
TNK Poland Sp. z o.o.
TRT – Trade Sp. z o.o.
TRT-Trade
UAB BOD GROUP
UNICOMS
Kosmetyka Naturalna Sp. z o.o.
RMI Sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised PIT-RADWAR, a developer and producer of telecoms equipment and innovative solutions for the military, on the restructuring of its portfolio companies, and negotiation of several national and international commercial contracts.
- Advising Universal Weather and Aviation, a US-based company providing aircraft fuelling services and aircraft maintenance services worldwide, on issues relating to commercial contracts in Poland.
- Assisted SPDC International with an M&A transaction, leading to the creation of SPDC-ProWay.
NGL Legal
In spring 2022, NGL Legal established a joint commercial, corporate and M&A team which unites a 'devoted team of lawyers' from the Warsaw and Poznań offices under the leadership of 'top professional' Krzysztof Wiater. The firm is much lauded for understanding the specifics of transactions involving state-owned companies. Counsel Dominika Mazur is also noteworthy.
Responsables de la pratique:
Krzysztof Wiater
Autres avocats clés:
Dominika Mazur
Les références
‘Very good team, well experienced with a creative business approach and understanding of client expectations. Really smooth and fruitful co-operation.’
‘Krzysztof Wiater is a top professional – with good understanding of how state-owned companies operate and what their risk approach is.’
‘Fantastic leadership by Krzysztof Wiater. Devoted team of lawyers, very competent and flexible.’
Principaux clients
EDP Comercial S.A.
Fortuna Entertainment Group a.s.
Grow Energy Management LDA
Owners of Impladent
PGE Energia Odnawialna S.A.
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. (PGE S.A.)
Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen S.A. (PKN Orlen S.A.)
Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo S.A. (PGNiG S.A.)
Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń S.A. (PZU S.A.)
Shareholders of CDT Medicus sp. z o.o.
Sun Contracting AG
TAURON Polska Energia S.A.
Techtronic Industries Eastern Europe sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising PKN Orlen on the acquisition of assets from the joint venture between the client and LyondellBasell Industries Holdings.
- Advising TAURON Polska Energia on the acquisition of shares in the company developing the wind plant project Mierzyn.
- Advising PZU on the acquisition of shares in Twoarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Energia from PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna.
PATH Law LLP
In December 2021, the team at PATH Law LLP was significantly strengthened by its merger with Kielian and Partners; notable names from the latter practice include Sergiusz Kielian and Maciej Owczarewicz, of counsel Anna Ochocka, and senior associate Małgorzata Lejman. Name partner Kielian now jointly oversees the department with Dominika Mizielińska. The firm runs the gamut of corporate and commercial mandates, with a particular focus on assisting high-net-worth-individuals with investment strategies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dominika Mizielińska; Sergiusz Kielian
Autres avocats clés:
Maciej Owczarewicz; Anna Ochocka; Małgorzata Lejman
Les références
‘Dominika Mizielińska is very efficient and always delivers on time with a very practical solution at hand. Dominika is super knowledgeable in her field and makes you feel confident in whatever suggestion she provides.’
‘Seamless internal co-ordination of team effort, and also wuth foreign legal resources where necessary.’
‘ Sergiusz Kielian and Małgorzata Lejman always provide timely, relevant and proactive support.’
Prof. Marek Wierzbowski and Partners Advocates and Legal Counsel
Working with a predominantly Polish client base, Prof. Marek Wierzbowski and Partners Advocates and Legal Counsel is a go-to advisor for local buyers and sellers. The team’s regular workload spans M&A transactions, share sales and purchases, and fund establishments. The group is also known for providing ongoing day-to-day corporate assistance to leading names, including Grupa Lotos and John Cockerill Defence. Marek Wierzbowski heads up the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marek Wierzbowski
Autres avocats clés:
Sławomir Jakszuk; Mariusz Rypina; Stanisław Radowicki
Les références
‘The team is great. They are very invested in all projects and we have now been co-operating for alomst 10 years.’
‘Stanisław Radowicki is just great. His knowlege, engagement and support is just what we need. It is easy to contact him and in all projects he is very supportive. What makes him different from other lawyers we worked with is his deep understanding of business needs and rules.’
‘We strongly recommend Stanisław Radowicki to everyone.’
Principaux clients
John Cockerill Defense Poland Sp. Z o.o.
Grupa LOTOS S.A.
MAXI PIZZA S.A.
STALEXPORT AUTOSTRADY S.A.
PKN Orlen S.A.
Boryszew S.A.
Żegluga Polska S.A.
Fundusz Sektora Mieszkań dla Rozwoju FIZ AN
Prosper Capital Dom Maklerski S.A.
Millennials Venture Capital ASI S.A.
Prosper Capital Dom Maklerski S.A.
Betfan
Wyższa Szkoła Techniczna
Betfan
Uczelnia Lingwistyczno-Techniczna etfan
ITCraftship
Uniwersytet Gdanski
Krakowska Akademia im. Andrzeja Fryczza Modrzewskiego
Nasz Lekarz Przychodnie Medyczne
Principaux dossiers
- Advising John Cockerill Defence Poland on various corporate issues relating to the modernisation of 60 BWP-1 vehicles.
- Providing general corporate advice to Grupa Lotos.
- Advised MaxiPizza on the process of increasing its share capital, as well as on certain regulatory issues, and the organisation and fulfilment of duties related to a general meeting of shareholders.
RKKW – Kwasnicki, Wrobel & Partners
At RKKW – Kwasnicki, Wrobel & Partners, negotiating shareholder agreements, advising on M&A transactions, and assisting with investments are the core areas of focus. Krzysztof Wróbel , Jarosław Szewczyk and Radosław Kwaśnicki are the most senior practitioners to note. The promotions of Piotr Letolc and ‘superb‘ Marcin Jasiński in January 2022 further strengthened the bench at partner level.
Responsables de la pratique:
Krzysztof Wróbel; Jarosław Szewczyk
Autres avocats clés:
Radosław Kwaśnicki; Piotr Letolc; Marcin Jasiński
Les références
‘Professional approach, extensive substantive knowledge and practical knowledge of the market.’
‘I have the pleasure of working with Jarosław Szewczyk – what makes him different from the competitors is that he is always available for the client no matter how much work he has in the moment, he is very responsive. He has extensive legal knowledge and also a lot of practical experience. He always tries to advise what is best for the client in the moment and tries hard to work out the best solution satisfying business needs. I fully trust his assesment and his advice.’
‘Understanting of fast-paced and often unpredictable nature of business.’
Principaux clients
Atende S.A.
Giełda Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie S.A.
Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN S.A.
PGNiG Ventures sp.zo.o.
Grupa Oryx sp. z o.o.
GRUPA LOTOS S.A.
Benefit Systems International sp. z o.o.
Omikron Capital sp. z o.o.
Menlo Electric S.A.
Instytut Energetyki
Grupa Pracuj S.A.
EleDriveCo sp. z o.o.
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.
WMA A01 sp. z o.o.
Drutex S.A.
Harvent Capital sp. z o.o.
Atest – Joanna i Dariusz Kobierscy – Spółka Jawna
Principaux dossiers
- Providing ongoing commercial advice to Drutex, a supplier of windows, doors and shutters, operating across Europe.
- Providing ongoing corporate and commercial advice to WMA A01, including assisting with issues related to asset management and investment projects.
- Advised Menlo Electric, a photovoltaic distributor, on its co-operation with KUKE and KUKE Finance, as well as securing financing from mBank for zł20m.
Chabasiewicz, Kowalska I Partnerzy Radcowie Prawni
Chabasiewicz, Kowalska I Partnerzy Radcowie Prawni is particularly active in the capital investment space, and is frequently instructed to assist start-ups with such work, as well as advising on a wide range of other corporate issues. Agata Kowalska and Antoni Liśkiewicz are the key names to note on the M&A side, while Magdalena Golonka takes the lead on commercial matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Agata Kowalska; Magdalena Golonka; Antoni Liśkiewicz
Autres avocats clés:
Wojciech Chabasiewicz
Les références
‘People in the firm are purpose driven, very communicative and highly effective.’
‘Wojciech Chabasiewicz is efficient and communicates well.’
‘Agata Kowalska has great experience in the area of M&A.’
Principaux clients
Strix Poland sp. z o.o.
Wimba Poland sp. z o.o.
Secfense sp. z o.o.
Summa Linguae Technologies S.A.
Benhauer sp. z o.o.
HCM Deck sp. z o.o.
BV sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Benhauer on its acquisition by two English funds, Perwyn and SilverTree Equity.
- Advised Summa Linguae Technologies on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Datamundi, a Belgium-based language services provider.
- Advised Strix Poland on its merger with Netherlands-based company ShopWorks eCommerce.
LSW Bieńkowski, Laskowski, Leśnodorski, Melzacki and Partners sp.k.
Under the joint leadership of Krzysztof Laskowski and Bogusław Leśnodorski, the ‘amazing‘ team at LSW Bieńkowski, Laskowski, Leśnodorski, Melzacki and Partners sp.k. handles a wide range of corporate and commercial work. Contract negotiation is a particular area of expertise, with the group regularly advising on sale agreements, asset deals, and incentive schemes. Practitioners are also frequently instructed to take on the roles of members of supervisory boards.
Responsables de la pratique:
Krzysztof Laskowski; Bogusław Leśnodorski
Autres avocats clés:
Michał Klimowicz; Jerzy Łopatyński
Les références
‘Diverse team of partners, so it is easy to find a match in terms of skillset and communication style. I perceive the team as truly caring personally for the client.’
‘Krzysztof Laskowski is always focused on the details and strives for perfection. However at the same time he has great soft skills and is full of understanding towards the client. This mix of features allows client to have peace of mind while dealing with complex transactions.’
‘The team was amazing. Everyone since the beginning of our co-operation it was super involved in all the issues.’
Principaux clients
Gemini Polska spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością
Instytut Monitorowania Mediów Spółka Akcyjna
KTS Weszło Spółka Akcyjna
Psychodnia Marta Labuda
Loando Group
45Avenue sp. z o.o.
Marcinkowscy spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością spółka komandytowa (limited partnership) with its registered seat in Warsaw
Cambridge Chocolate Technologies S.A.
Adiuvo Investments S.A.
4EST S.A.
APK Production S.A.
Platige Image S.A.
Purella sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a Polish company which was established in order to manage Polish football team KTS Weszło on the process of raising funds through crowdfunding.
- Advised the owners of Loando Group, which operates in the field of online lending services, new technologies, and fintech, on the sale of all its shares to Sweden-based buyer Clar Group.
- Advised two major shareholders of a listed company on a transaction involving the sale of 80% of the shares in Cambridge Chocolate Technologies to two individual investors.
Olesinski & Wspolnicy
Olesinski & Wspolnicy is valued by clients for its integrative approach, combining transactional expertise with in-depth knowledge of taxation issues; 'great leader' Rafał Olesiński exemplifies this approach. Alongside Olesiński, the key senior contacts are 'high-class specialist' Michał Bogacz and Magdalena Tyrakowska-Szymczak - the latter oversees much of the corporate work, including where it overlaps with capital markets matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafał Olesiński; Michał Bogacz; Magdalena Tyrakowska-Szymczak
Autres avocats clés:
Samanta Osowska
Les références
‘Professional, clear communication by a friendly and helpful team.’
‘Extremely professional, friendly team with broad experience. I was under a very positive impression of their ability to explain and manage all issues that arise on the way.’
‘Always professional, always prepared and able to help.’
Principaux clients
Archicom S.A. [Inc]
ATM Grupa S.A. [Inc]
Booksy International sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
bValue Bridge sp. z o.o. ASI sp.k.
CCC S.A. [Inc]
DataWalk S.A. [Inc]
DEVELIA S.A. [Inc]
Modivo S.A. [Inc]
Flightscope sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Gigaset Communications sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Horex.pl sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
iFirma S.A. [Inc]
Impel S.A. [Inc]
Innoenergy Central Europe sp. z o.o.
IZOBLOK S.A. [Inc]
Kolej Gondolowa Jaworzyna Krynicka S.A. [Inc]
Libet S.A. [Inc]
Lokum Deweloper S.A. [Inc]
Lubawa S.A. [Inc]
Mechanistry sp. z o.o.
MKK3 sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Niemchem.ocm sp. z o.o.
Picadilla Games Adziński, Porzucek, Czerenkiewicz spółka komandytowa [Lp]
Polskie Koleje Linowe S.A. [Inc]
Selena FM S.A. [Inc]
Selena S.A. [Inc]
Silver Hexarion Holdings Limited [Inc]
Syrius Investments S.a.r.l. [Inc]
Tarczyński S.A. [Inc]
Ten Square Games S.A. [Inc]
The Heart S.A.
Vive Textile Recycling [Ltd]
XTPL S.A. [Inc]
Zago Capital I sp. z o.o. [Alternative Investment Company]
ZREW Transformatory S.A. [Inc]
Stileo sp. z o.o.
Libertist Yachts sp. z o.o
Silekol sp. z o.o.
GEA Tuchenhagen Polska sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Alides Polska sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Stocznia Cesarska Management sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Stocznia Cesarska Development sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Dyrekcja Office sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Gdansk Development Holding [Inc.]
Smulders B.V.
Fabryka Konstrukcji Stalowych i Maszyn Spomasz S.A.
Teleste Oyj
Exlabesa Extrusion Opole sp. z o.o.
INTERSPORT Polska S.A.
VOSS Automotive Polska sp. z o.o.
Stölzle Lausitz GmbH
optAd360 sp. z o.o.
Projektmanagement sp. z o.o.
Umicore Poland sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Umicore NV [Inc]
Umicore AG & Co. KG [L.P.]
Umicore Autocat Poland sp. z o.o. [Ltd]
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Zago Capital I ASI on a share swap transaction involving 4 companies.
- Advised the founders on the cross-border sale of 100% of the shares in Stileo.
Sadkowski I Wspólnicy
With a concerted focus on the commercial side, overseen by managing associate Rafał Małolepszy, Sadkowski I Wspólnicy provides advisory services to clients from the gamut of industry sectors. Management board representatives, company-authorised signatories and members of supervisory boards regularly instruct the firm. Mariusz Kowolik brings his 'perfect negotiation skills' to M&A mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mariusz Kowolik; Rafał Małolepszy
Autres avocats clés:
Patrycja Wieczorek
Les références
‘The Sadkowski team is unique because the are available 24/7, including the weekend if the problem has to be solved immediately.’
‘They are flexible depending of the problem and are discusiing internally several scenarios and then presenting afterwards ready advice and solutions. They always see several steps ahead.’
‘The law firm employs specialists in all possible areas.’
Principaux clients
UNIMOT S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Unimot on the transfer of an organised part of the company’s enterprise to its subsidiary Unimot Paliwa.
Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k.
Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k. is noted for its capability in mid-market deals, especially those involving an international element; in recent highlights, the firm has been involved with several corporate reorganisations for high-profile global clients. Marcin Wnukowski, who has particular expertise in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, heads up the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcin Wnukowski
Autres avocats clés:
Paweł Magierowski
Les références
‘Quality adivce, provided rapidly.’
‘They have knowledge of our particular needs.’
‘Provide comprehensive action plans.’
Principaux clients
Bausch Health Companies
Chiltern Capital
Coinfirm Limited
Acciona Energy
Vidoomy Media
COBI S.A.
Bimba y Lola
OEC
Bausch+Lomb
Ligentia
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Kongsberg Automotive, a European automotive manufacturer, on the sale of its Interior Comfort Systems business unit to Lear Corporation following, approval by the European Commission.
- Advised Ligentia, a UK-based freight forwarding and logistics provider, on the acquisition of VGL Solid Group, a Polish freight forwarding services provider.