Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Poland
What the team is known for
WKB Lawyers is a well-regarded mid-market team assisting both local and international clients with a broad range of M&A transactions. The law firm advises on corporate restructurings, including cross-border mergers, in addition to market exits and joint venture implementation. The team is active in energy and insurance and is popular with private equity funds. The team additionally offers cross-border capabilities through its German, French and Italian-speaking lawyers and regularly works in cooperation with international law firms.
Strengths
"The WKB team is focused on obtaining solutions in an efficient and reliable way."
"We were very satisfied with their quick understanding of the underlying business."
"They had a good response time. They gave well-structured advice and were to the point."
Work highlights
WKB represented Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń Europa and Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie Europa, insurance companies from the Talanx Group, in their acquisition of an 80% share in Millennium Financial Services.
Notable practitioners
Jakub Jędrzejak assists clients with transactions in sectors as varied as renewable energy, insurance and cosmetics, with a focus on the mid-market sector. "He knows the business, and he knows the approach." "Jakub is a very well-organised, versatile person." "He has wide business and interdisciplinary knowledge. He is also personally involved in the transactions and negotiations."
Anna Wojciechowska moves up in the rankings due to strong market support. She is active in advising on corporate reorganisations, acquisitions and sales in the mid-market sector. She also handles company law and corporate governance matters. "Anna Wojciechowska keeps her deadlines and is well organised and very responsive." "She has a broad perspective and a very analytical approach."