Czabański Gałuszyński i Partnerzy

Firm Overview: 

Czabański & Gałuszyński (www.czabanski-galuszynski.com) is an independent boutique Polish law firm, founded more than eight years ago by ex-partners of the banking and finance Warsaw office of White & Case.

The firm currently houses 16 fee-earners and has an office in Warsaw at the prestigious Rondo 1 Financial Centre. Our lawyers are leaders in their specialties and are also recognized in general practice areas. For many years, they have held leading places in the rankings of major international legal publications, such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and IFLR1000. Their experience guarantees that the legal services we provide are efficient, fully professional and cost effective. We apply local hourly rates.

The firm regularly cooperates with international top law firms on the Polish elements of cross-border financial and acquisition transactions. The firm regularly represents foreign investors in proceedings before the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.

The firm provides services in English and German.

Main Areas of Practice: 

The firm provides services in English and German.

The firm specialises in banking and financial market transactions and regulatory matters in this sector, in FinTech & New Technology, Protection of Privacy & Intellectual Property and traditional M&A and Real Estate sectors.

Banking and finance projects 

Our lawyers advise on finance projects and provide legal assistance with regard to investments in Polish banks and the development of new banking products. In particular, we advise in relation to: financing M&A transactions, Syndicated and Club Secured Lending Project Finance, real estate finance, financial restructuring and insolvency.

M&A 

We advise on the acquisition and merger of companies, as well as capital investments, both private and public markets. Our clients include both domestic and international investors, both on the buyer and the seller sides. We also work for the Management Boards and Supervisory Boards of the entities which are the subject of the transaction.

FinTech, New Technology, Protection of Privacy & Intellectual Property

Based on our strong IT and IP expertise, we can advise you on all aspects of FinTech (financial-related technology), such as mobile payments, bitcoin, blockchain, crowdfunding and e-banking, and New Technology (services related to new technologies), i.a., implementing electronic systems and licensing. We also advise on Protection of Privacy & Intellectual Property.

Real Estate 

We advise on real estate transactions, from the purchase of real estate and SPVs to the legal issues of the acquired real estate, in particular commercial properties. We also cooperate with reputable real estate managers.

Tax 

We advise on the tax structuring of transactions, both domestic and cross-border. We also work with law firms and tax professionals from other jurisdictions when required.

AN INDEPENDENT VIEW 

Chambers Europe 2022: Poland: Banking & Finance Piotr Gałuszyński ranked in Band 4 – Banking & Finance in Poland.

Piotr Gałuszyński, Partner at Czabański Gałuszyński & Partners, has been recognised in Chambers & Partners Europe 2022 in the Banking & Finance specialization (Band 4).

Piotr Gałuszyński regularly advises on financing deals, including real estate financing and general credit agreements. He usually represents borrowers and also assists domestic and international banks. A client praises his «responsiveness and personal involvement»” - wrote the ranking publisher.

Chambers & Partners' annual ranking is compiled by a team of 200 researchers. Through surveys and client interviews, they analyze the work of law firms and lawyers around the world, taking into account a number of factors, in particular expert experience, quality of client service and cost effectiveness.

Chambers Europe 2022: Poland: Banking & Finance Czabański & Gałuszyński ranked in Band 4 – Banking & Finance in Poland.

What the team is known for: Domestic firm with an offering comprising syndicated loans, real estate financing and NPL portfolio sales. Advises a clientele of domestic banks as well as corporate entities active in construction, energy and engineering.

Work highlights: Advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego on annexing loan agreements granted to entities operating in the real estate market.

Chambers Europe 2021: Poland: Banking & Finance Czabański & Gałuszyński ranked in Band 4 – Banking & Finance in Poland.

Work highlights: Advised PGNiG on securing the PLN 10 billion credit agreement granted by a consortium of banks.

Chambers Europe 2021: Poland: Banking & Finance Piotr Gałuszyński ranked in Band 4 – Banking & Finance in Poland.

Piotr Gałuszyński frequently advises on financing deals, including real estate financing and general credit agreements. He usually represents borrowers and also assists domestic and international banks.