Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 1
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+48 22.690.6100About
Provided by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
The Warsaw office team is widely recognized as the premiere M&A practice in Poland. Our lawyers can draw on a wealth of experience representing acquirers, targets, investors, and financial advisors in numerous acquisitions for both public and private companies.
We advise on all aspects of M&A and other forms of business combinations and divestitures, including conducting complex due diligence investigations, assisting in negotiations, drafting documents, and assessing potential tax issues. We restructure and consolidate subsidiaries and provide advice in connection with the public trading of securities. Our lawyers also participate in administrative proceedings and advise clients on regulatory approval processes for M&A transactions. We have performed the largest and most extensive legal due diligence exercises carried out to date in Poland.
Our services include: asset and share purchases, mergers, joint ventures, leveraged buy-outs, private equity investments, restructuring and workouts, tender offers , spin-offs.
Our services have been commissioned by companies from a wide range of sectors, including banking and finance, technology, consumer goods, construction, pension funds, insurance, agricultural, business services, chemical, energy, gas and fuel, food and beverages, medical and pharmaceutical, hotel, industrial, manufacturing, mass media and entertainment, military, mining, steel industry, real estate, retail, telecommunications, and transport.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig is a market-leading M&A team that consistently advises on high-stakes transactions. The law firm provides full support on large-scale M&A instructions, frequently advising clients on high-value and cross-border matters. The team is active on deals led by private equity funds. The team is commended for its in-depth knowledge of M&A in the banking sector as well as real estate and TMT transactions.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig advised CVC Capital Partners on the sale of PKP Energetyka to PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very good understanding of the commercial aspects of the deal."
"They are very responsive and involved. They have very good legal and business knowledge."
"They recommend solutions to the client's reported needs and problems."
"They are very diligent and responsive, business-oriented and pragmatic."
"They have a very good understanding of the commercial aspects of the deal."
"They are very responsive and involved. They have very good legal and business knowledge."
"They recommend solutions to the client's reported needs and problems."
"They are very diligent and responsive, business-oriented and pragmatic."
Notable Practitioners
Lejb Fogelman is a highly regarded senior practitioner within the M&A sphere. He is highly regarded for his longstanding experience and business contacts.
"Lejb Fogelman has vast experience and the seniority."
Klaudia Krolak joined Greenberg Traurig in September 2023. She offers support on M&A, including portfolio sales, frequently acting on cross-border transactions.
"Klaudia Krolak is very responsive and fights your corner."
Rafał Baranowski focuses on transactions, including private equity. He is experienced in a variety of industry sectors.
"Rafał Baranowski sees few steps ahead and guides us through the deal's complexities."
"We appreciate his legal skills, dedication to the client and strategic thinking."
"He's a great strategist and negotiator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Poland