‘Extremely strong international practice.’

‘Karol Kulhawik has led a complex multinational M&A transaction with outstanding leadership and professionalism.’

‘CC professionalism and expertise gave us confidence that we were in good hands, and we knew that they were always looking out for our company’s best interests. Overall, we were impressed with CC and feel privileged to have had their expertise on our side throughout the critical process.’

‘I had the pleasure to work with a few individuals executing an international sell-side mandate. Piotr Miller was very communicative and with high soft skills, was easily dealing with the other team and the negotiations went very smoothly. Michał Sowiński was also engaged in the project and was very analytical and diligent, remembering about all important aspects and safeguarding the necessary actions.’

‘Michał Gintowt allowed us to properly understand the key risks and challenges on our transaction and successfully helped us navigate through them. Apart from being a strong legal and business partner, he’s also a well-read individual with whom it is a pleasure to interact and discuss, not only about case-related topics.’

‘The firm is very responsive and thorough. We are a multinational corporation and had many things going on in our transaction which made it somewhat complex. They had many people on the team capable of handling any issues.’

‘Excellent understanding of the dynamics in the given industry coupled with deep insight into the M&A environment relevant for the transaction, but also in the wider context. Excellent cooperation amongst the team members across specialisations to deliver the service that takes into account all aspects of the project.’

‘Great specialists with problem-solving approach; very good value and capabilities to work under time pressure.’

‘We work closely with Rafał Baranowski, Filip Kijowski and Tomasz Denko; they are high-quality specialists, always prepared and able to solve even the most challenging issue we are facing.’

‘The team led by Jakub Zagrajek is super helpful, knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to M&A and capital markets transactions, especially for projects involving listed companies. They work fast, understand the details, know market standards well, and work closely with clients to reflect theirneeds.’

‘Jakub Zagrajek is the only M&A senior lawyer that I know that connects profound legal expertise with business skills and financial knowledge, which gives a lot of comfort when dealing with complex transactional structures, management incentive schemes, JV deals, GP/LP structures. Super friendly and helpful, trustworthy and very experienced.’

‘Jacek Zawadzki and Paweł Zdort provide comprehensive services, an ability to bring solutions, experience, and an ability to solve problem before they are brought to the table.’

‘The law firm provides comprehensive advice with a business-oriented approach, aiming to solve the matter in a practical manner.’

‘Magdalena Nasiłowska is a business-oriented lawyer, providing practical solutions.’

‘Piotr Szczeciński is an efficient, business-oriented lawyer.’

‘Baker McKenzie lawyers are not only problem solvers but they are rather trusted advisors. This means that they are proactive, sit at the table when strategic decisions are being made to understand client needs and goals, and they are able to provide clients with clear advice and recommendations.’

‘Tomasz Krzyżowski and his team always keep their promises and if possible, under promise and over deliver.’

‘The BM corporate team led by Weronika Achramowicz is a great combination of business-oriented lawyers and very knowledgeable attorneys. They can assist in all kinds of commercial and corporate matters.’

‘Competence, reactivity, reliability, and efficiency.’

‘The team as CMS is great at collaborating, very prompt with their responses and clear in their understanding.’

‘I worked with Mateusz Stępień and his team. He has a very clear thought process, is a great lawyer and very prompt with his responses.’

‘Great collaboration, business oriented, experienced lawyers and nice people.’

‘Michał Wasiak is more of a business partner than a simple legal advisor, even if a very good lawyer. Very involved, understands clients’ needs, and creative.’

‘One of the best M&A and corporate teams in town.’

‘The team has always performed in the way we desired. They are always client oriented.’

‘Damian Szczygielski and Michał Klimowicz provided us with an outstanding service, with highly professional and experienced advice to proceed our M&A project smoothly. Needless to say, they were always reactive throughout the project.’

‘The team is very responsive and efficient. They understand the issues and treat them with pragmatism and efficiency.’

‘GIDE’s M&A team is a set of dedicated professionals who supported our organisation throughout a complex divestment process. The quality of services rendered exceeded our expectations.’

‘Two things that make GIDE’s team unique are responsiveness and the ability to simplify the most twisted and complicated issues.’

‘From the very beginning of the process we were supported by Wojciech Czyżewski. He has all that can be expected from the top-quality legal professional. Not only did he provide us with state-of-the-art legal services, but he coordinated the work of his colleagues and managed to keep things as simple and apprehensible as possible.’

‘The people have outstanding expertise, very good attention to detail, pragmatic approach, negotiation and strategic skills. Good availability of the team.’

‘Marcin Schulz has a strategic approach, and is reliable and trustworthy with excellent communication, capturing the big picture and thinking from the perspective of business needs.’

‘Magdalena Szewczyk has excellent knowledge in M&A, is available and caring of clients’ needs, and proactive.’

‘Proactive, calm, and professional, Schoenherr provided excellent support and professional guidance during a challenging period and helped us to run the transaction process efficiently and effectively. All challenges were dealt with in a logical way. Work was always done quickly and to a high standard. We got the best possible outcome and I am very grateful.’

‘Paweł Halwa provides sound and commercial advice, putting his clients’ interests first. It was a long process, but Paweł and his team handled it with professionalism, from our initial meeting right through until the deal was closed.’

‘Senior partners’ involvement brings the highest quality to the negotiation table, avoiding any continuity problems, which sometimes happens with changing lead people. Negotiations (even hard ones) have been performed in an amicable atmosphere and parties’ arguments have been handled with class and sophistication.’

‘SK&S lawyers are highly qualified and experienced in M&A transactions and corporate issues. They are responsive, business-oriented and proactive. SK&S is allowed to give advice under Polish law, but they have a very extensive business network with other legal offices all over the world. Consequently, in case a transaction requires foreign input, they have full capacity to handle that.’

‘I work essentially with Sławomir Uss. I do appreciate his knowledge and experience, business-oriented and proactive approach, engagement and responsiveness.’

‘Łukasz Berak is a very responsive, commercially savvy lawyer with an outstanding eye for detail.’

‘Experienced business-oriented lawyers and responsive to client’s needs.’

‘WKB has an excellent team. They have outstanding experience in the real estate and M&A sector. Their partners’ and associates’ availability and competence is excellent. They are quick, and provide valuable, pragmatic advice.’

‘Jakub Jędrzejak was excellent; always available and provided pragmatic advice and easy to use responses to our questions.’

‘I have worked with them on several cross-border transactions and their team was always among the best. Quick, responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient.’

‘I worked with Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek, Anna Dąbrowska and Maciej Szewczyk – all outstanding lawyers who travel the world to reinforce their referral practice and at the same time manage numerous deals. They know what clients expect from them and act accordingly every single time!’

‘This practice stands out due to its exceptional team’s strengths and capabilities, which are highly valued by potential clients. Have a strong focus on innovation in areas such as collaboration and diversity, setting them apart from other firms in the field.’

‘A professional, committed and always available team, well informed about the latest legal issues and upcoming changes in legislation, open and creative when solving legal problems, and very thorough when explaining legal complexities.’

‘Rafał Dziedzic and Artur Stosio have the highest level of professionalism, vast experience in the field of issues in which they offer support, out-of-the-box solutions always focused on the good of the client, and full availability and readiness to help at any time.’

‘The commercial, corporate and M&A practice of Bird & Bird Poland stands out by its quality of work (which is high), speed of work (which is good), and intelligence in dialogue with us as a client.’

‘Andrzej Laprus is confident and can address clients’ expectations smoothly.’

‘Very supportive, very responsive and dedicated.’

‘Excellent communication and coordination. Best support in negotiations of contracts. Quick and effective solutions.’

‘Very professional and pragmatic. Very dedicated to the subject matter.’

‘High professionalism, high expertise and always prudent.’

‘The teams have shown excellent aptitude at dealing with the complex construction they were being faced with. We have specifically appreciated the dedication of the team, constant availability of key staff members, and excellent capacity at dealing with specific issues encountered in the countries involved with our deal.’

‘The firm’s corporate practice has in-depth knowledge on the market standards of M&A transactions.’

‘Rafał Rapala is a very good M&A lawyer, is always in command of the transaction and can provide legal solutions to problems as they arise. It is very good to work with him and his team.’

‘Very responsive, proactive, commercially minded and entrepreneurial. Also an inclusive and friendly bunch. Would recommend highly.’

‘Penteris legal and business services are the best in the business. They get it done when they say they’ll get it done, and they know how to service the needs of my business. They know the market in which my industry operates, they know the law and they provide great business advice. My best recommendation is the fact that I have been working with the people at Penteris for about 25 years and will continue to do so.’

‘Andrzej Tokaj is exceptional; a confident legal professional and brilliant businessman. Whatever the challenge, whatever the complexity, my business is safe in Andrzej’s hands. He has it all covered: corporate, M&A, real estate, and litigation.’

‘Agnieszka Pytlas is a remarkable lawyer. Brilliant in organising local or international legal teams and coordinating complicated corporate work.’

‘I have been very impressed by the work Kinga Ziemnicka has done over the years for our mutual clients. She does a great job bringing in other team members as needed and always follows through.’

‘Very good and responsive team with a hands-on mentality. Are used to international standards of contracts.’

‘Jakub Lerner is a great negotiator, delivers practical advice and coordinates the entire team. Very quick turnaround times when needed.’

‘I think that their knowledge of the industry and professional approach is very important. I know they are there for me and ready to support. They are always prepared and able to provide various options to resolve any given topic.’

‘Their knowledge and understanding of the topic made us feel comfortable and secure that our business in Poland will be compliant in all aspects. They are always available and engaged, very efficient in delivering what is required. Summary messages make the process very transparent. Everybody understands what needs to be done.’

‘Katarzyna Żółcińska has great legal competence, is reactive, proposes business solutions, and has very good communication skills.’

‘Prompt response to individual requests and a constructive effort to find solutions to problems. Excellent knowledge of the law and its application, which helps a lot in the decision-making process.’

‘Jakub Łabuz is simply one of the best lawyers we have ever had the opportunity to work with. He is very dedicated and helpful in dealing with complex legal situations.’

‘The firm has an outstanding team with a long bench of experienced senior lawyers that makes Deloitte Legal capable of very broad assistance within the field.’

‘From our perspective, DWF’s team is built correctly; whenever we ask them about something, we will quickly get feedback. There are quite a lot of lawyers specialised in particular cases.’

‘We often require a wide range of legal services for our projects and DWF is able to successfully address and resolve our legal needs. On top of that, DWF responsiveness is timely and excellent, which inspires us with a high level of confidence.’

‘It has been a pleasure to work with them throughout this last year of collaboration, the service has been excellent. In addition, their experience and expertise have been key to the successful closing of our transaction.’

‘Services offered by Eversheds Sutherland Poland are unique thanks to the human factor. The team is open to new solutions, and flexible in approach to client needs.’

‘Punctuality of service. Excellent telephone and email contact. I had the pleasure of working with Krzysztof Feluch, who was responsible for a very important area within the M&A process.’

‘I think that it is a dynamic, constantly developing law firm that adapts to the needs of clients and the dynamics of changes in the legal services market. Ongoing consulting in the field of our company’s business activities is at a very high level.The lawyers are very approachable, relatable and, most importantly, very professional.’

‘Rafał Szalc deserves special attention. We cooperate with him most often. He is easily accessible, conscientious and reliable. I appreciate very much his excellent knowledge of issues related to commercial company law, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions. He is very accurate, precise and does not miss any details. I think he is an excellent, brilliant, agile lawyer.’

‘The GSW team covers a wide range of legal issues. They respond very quickly and professionally to the topics raised. Moreover, they approach the discussed issues comprehensively and do not limit themselves to just completing the task.’

‘I have been working with JDP on a major M&A project for several months. JDP is able to help us comprehensively, not only in terms of legal advice, but also tax and insurance.’

‘It has highly qualified specialists in various fields, so it can advise comprehensively and be the only provider to work on a project, which allows for greater efficiency, safety, and coherence in many areas.’

‘Marcin Lewiński has taken on the difficult role of leader/coordinator of the M&A process, and he performs it very well. He is responsive, specific, looks at the problem broadly, and is flexible. In addition, he is very communicative and uses his experience gained at a Big4 law firm, which makes him have a slightly different way of working.’

‘Noerr was able to assist us with a highly difficult acquisition project with a combination of complex documents within extremely ambitious deadlines. They were available and reliable in their legal capacities. We were impressed by the way they provided their services.’

‘Professional approach, quick and flexible support in the area needed. Noerr quickly provided highly skilled experts. I also enjoyed the friendly contact with partners and associates.’

‘Krzysztof Banaszek excelled in very high qualification, background knowledge, experience from previous projects, ability and willingness to share and use his experience for the project we worked on. Furthermore, I want to mention his language skills, being able to provide legal documents in the same, highest quality in German as well as in English.’

‘Good focus and pragmatic approach.’

‘High level of customer service by Piotr Strawa.’

‘SMM Legal’s team is outstandingly professional and dedicated. You won’t regret if you choose them to defend or lobby your interests.’

‘All members of SMM Legal are true professionals, however, I would like to especially point out Mateusz Stańczyk. Working with him is pure pleasure. He is really thinking outside the box, finding creative solutions, and he has profound experience in what he does.’

‘SMM Legal is very responsive and they put the client’s needs first to get the best outcome for the client. They understand the client’s business and think quite economically, which is highly appreciated by clients.’

‘Mateusz Rogoziński has proven himself on the deal as a knowledgeable M&A professional and skilled negotiator. He has a pragmatic approach, focused on problem solving and deal making. Mateusz is responsive, eager to find customised solutions and provides business-driven advice.’

‘SSW has supported us on a couple of occasions so far. What we value in them is that they offer a full range of services under one roof. They are well organised, react quickly and ensure good quality.’

‘We were advised on the M&A transaction by the team of Mateusz Rogoziński from the SSW law firm. The team has shown very good management skills as well as the ability to work under high pressure while maintaining a clear mind. They demonstrate a strong commitment and wide range of experience in this type of process.’

‘Detailed knowledge of Polish corporate culture and regulations, well translated for international investors.’

‘All the TW Poland people we have interacted with have been highly professional and knowledgeable. In particular, Olav Nemling.’

‘Exceptionally good accessibility and very knowledgeable.’

‘In view of our long-lasting and very successful cooperation with the act BSWW firm, I recommend them as a professional and reliable business partner who provides our company with superior quality legal services that meet our expectations.’

‘Our cooperation with act BSWW is comprehensive and BSWW has been our leading and first choice legal advisor in Poland. We value the responsiveness and swiftness demonstrated by BSWW’s team. They are always on time and they propose legal solutions focused on the client’s problem.’

‘Dynamic, highly responsive team always ready to propose and find alternative solutions.’

‘Marcin Matyka and his team know very well their legal and business environment. They deal smoothly with the other law firms. Always finding solutions.’

‘Great agility in negotiation. Excellent command of English. A firm capable of handling all legal and tax issues.’

‘BT has a very wide range of competences that can cover all aspects of legal and HR areas. In addition, they are in close cooperation with very good tax advisors and audit companies.’

‘We know that, even in crisis situations, they will guide us through difficult conversations about problematic situations, focusing on the substance of solving the problem, presenting a new solution or a different approach.’

‘Exceptional engagement, partner availability and supported with very high-quality associates. The team is exceptionally effective in delivering high-quality legal product.’

‘Igor Bąkowski is always readily available to discuss matters and is clear in answering questions.’

‘Bakowski Law Firm has been with us for so many years so they are almost like our staff. Everyone from the firm is just amazing, committed and focused on our company interests.’

‘Aldona Hapyn is amazing!’

‘Wide knowledge and practical negotiation abilities linked with M&A and antitrust law.’

‘High culture linked with interpersonal skills. Open-minded approach and focus on solving problems.’

‘Very adept at their everyday advice, instantly replying to all sorts of requests and helping to seamlessly navigate through the complex business environment. They have foreign language (not only English) speaking lawyers which is also very helpful in our everyday tasks.’

‘LegalKraft is a boutique company with a close-knit team who greatly cooperate together. All of the lawyers I had the pleasure to work with were experts with a high quality of personal skills and best market practice knowledge.’

‘Artur Swirtun is a senior-level lawyer with long-term business expertise.’

‘Aleksandra Król has a bright future ahead of her; she has great legal knowledge, poise and confidence in negotiations and is a strong relationship builder.’

‘Krzysztof Wiater has vast knowledge and his relationships and insight into the legal environment are exceptional and a real value add.’

‘Individual approach and direct communication.’

‘Professionalism and factual approach of the team.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the industry and the subject, and good involvement in the project.’

‘Complexity of services at their highest level, comprehensive experience, professionalism and engagement. Great and deep knowledge of commercial, corporate and M&A, availability and quick response to our demands and questions, always detailed explanations of legal issues.’

‘The team is one of the best in Poland with their ability to always look at the best solutions, taking into consideration market realities.’

‘Jarosław Szewczyk was very quick in understanding the client’s business needs and adapting to the new shape of the project. Good clarification skills in the phase of negotiations.’

‘The team was very professional. They provide all possible scenarios with proper risk assessment.’

‘Very knowledgeable team.’

‘Rafał Stroiński has enormous experience in negotiations and difficult and complicated deals. Available 24/7 which is quite unique.’

‘Good knowledge.’

‘The team’s strength is the understanding of business needs and being open to searching for solutions outside of the box. Members of the team have differentiated and broad competencies that allow them to address a wide spectrum of cases. As their client, I have an impression that the team works in a supportive environment which results in cooperation with the same employees throughout the years.’

‘I would like to mention Agata Kowalska and Antoni Liśkiewicz as the individuals that stand out. Their competencies, understanding of business needs and knowledge are especially broad. While working with them, I have a feeling that my case is in the right hands.’

‘Chabasiewicz, Kowalska I Partnerzy Radcowie Prawni’s team consist of multidisciplinary experts. They can easily solve complex problems. They are very accessible and agile. They have an international approach and understand the business.’

‘They were able to fully understand our commercial goals – I appreciate that they have a business-minded approach. All of the work was performed on time. We felt like we did not have to worry for a single thing during our cooperation as the advisors had every detail of our process under control.’

‘Karolina Idziak provided the solutions very quickly. She was always very accessible and if something had to be done the same day, she simply did it. Personally, I think the most important quality that makes her stand out is her communication skills.’

‘Extensive experience and a comprehensive approach. The team also stands out for its high commitment and appropriate approach to a given industry.’

‘One of Poland’s pre-eminent legal experts in corporate, capital markets and M&A, with a particular focus on transactions. They have advised on some of the largest and most recognised transactions involving Poland.’

‘Outstanding performance and out-of-the box legal solutions, always available to help.’

‘Very responsive and competent practitioners who were very nice and cooperative to work with.’

‘The Olesinski i Wspolnicy team is distinguished by the fact that it usually tries to propose several options for solving a given issue, helps to analyse the problems and possible scenarios, so that a good choice can be made on how to proceed. The team takes into account a broader perspective, taking into account the provisions of various fields of law.’

‘Excellent understanding of client needs, which is used to provide tailored services. Focus on long-term customer success and not short-term financial gains for them. Broad profile with lots of Poland-specific experience so they are able to cover all of our needs.’

‘Olesinski i Wspolnicy’s team possess deep knowledge and expertise in commercial law and corporate law. This includes staying up-to-date with changes in legislation, case law, and legal trends. Diverse experience, including both junior associates and seasoned partners, can provide a wide range of perspectives and solutions to clients’ legal issues. Very effective communication, both written and verbal.’

‘When the law firm undertakes to conduct a given case, it immediately starts working, without delay. The topic under consideration is each time subjected to a very thorough analysis, and specialists from other teams of the Sadkowski i Wspólnicy firm are included in the analysis of the topic, if necessary, to consider every aspect.’

‘Specialists from various teams of Sadkowski i Wspolnicy cooperate and communicate very well, which makes their cooperation very effective. Joint discussions with specialists from other teams even have the character of a brainstorming session.’

‘The activities of the law firm’s team members are aimed at actually acting in the best possible way for the good of the client. The organisation of activities of the team and the office is impeccable and even perfect. The helpfulness of people from the team and the entire Sadkowski i Wspolnicy firm is exceptional.’

‘Very fast and professional reaction to our requests. The rules of collaboration are very clear and transparent in all aspects.’

‘Marcin Wnukowski, who is serving us very well, understands our business needs. Collaboration with him is always on the top-quality level. Very fast reaction to our requests with clear explanation of different alternatives. We are treated as a special and important client.’

‘Very knowledgeable, very practical approach, easy to understand communication in particular among commercial teams, and good timing and sense of urgency.’