Joanna Wierzejska
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Band 2 : Tax: Consultants
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About
Provided by Joanna Wierzejska
Practice Areas
Provides comprehensive tax advice to clients in matters related to M&A and the selection of effective tax structures for their operations, investments and transactions. Participates in tax due diligences, development of tax effective acquisition and investment exit structures, transaction refinancing and asset re-evaluations. Advises on restructuring projects, privatisations, and capital and tax group consolidations. Provides tax advisory services to clients operating in the construction, energy, financial, pharmaceutical, real estate and manufacturing sectors. Advises entities in the private equity entities and sector investors.
Career
A licensed tax adviser with over 20 years’ experience gained in M&A Team at PricewaterhouseCoopers and DZP’s Tax Practice.
Professional Memberships
The Polish Chamber of Tax Advisers.
The Lewiatan Confederation Tax Council
Publications
Authored numerous publications:
[How to safely run a family business in the current legal environment], Magazyn Family Business, 1(5)/2017 (co-author)
[Brth of a Family Firm – how to plan succession wisely and pass the business on to your successors], Instytut Biznesu Rodzinnego, 2017, (co-author)
[Legal and tax aspects of foreign expansion in the view of the specialists], Magazyn Family Business, 1(5)/2017 (co-author)
[Tax Capital Group], C.H. Beck Publishing House, Warsaw 2015 (editor and co-author)
[Civil Transactions Tax: implementation not entirely successful], Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, 30 April-4 May 2014.
Chambers Review
Europe
Joanna Wierzejska advises on post-M&A tax restructuring mandates and tax planning.
Articles, highlights and press releases
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DZP advises on the formation of an innovative IT services centre
DZP’s experts have advised amb software in the process of establishing a joint venture company with REWE digital to support the business of the German retail and tourism sector leader.
DZP – leading legal adviser in the creation of a purchasing alliance by the Auchan and Intermarche c
DZP lawyers have advised Auchan Polska and SCA PR on setting up a purchasing group to represent the retail chains in negotiations with suppliers.
DZP joins the Luxembourg-Poland Chamber of Commerce
Our Law Firm has joined one of the largest chambers of commerce in Luxembourg. The Chamber strengthens business relations and supports the activities of businesses from the two countries.
DZP supports Polish fund Rubicon Partners in an investment in the US company StaffHealth
Grzegorz Sprawka, Maciej Zajda, Joanna Wierzejska and Maciej Goszczyk have advised Rubicon Partners in a VB transaction with a startup supporting the employment of medics.
DZP advises on the merger of media monitoring companies
Experts from the Corporate and M&A Practice have advised the shareholders of PSMM, a company engaged in comprehensive media monitoring, on the sale of shares in PSMM to IMM S.A.
DZP supports cosmetics and household products shop eZebra.pl in finalising the sale of shares to the
Lawyers from DZP's Corporate and M&A Practice have supported an online cosmetics and household products chain in the process of closing the sale of a majority stake to Dino Polska.
DZP advises Dutch company Den Hartogh Logistics on the acquisition of H&S Group
The project, carried out in cooperation with Lexence, was coordinated by a DZP team led by Bartosz Marcinkowski, Sylwia Kuca, Grzegorz Policht and Daria Dudek.
DZP advises cosmetics and household products shop eZebra.pl on the sale of shares to the Dino Polska
Lawyers from DZP's Corporate and M&A Practice have advised an online cosmetics and household products chain which, through the sale of shares to Dino Polska, has acquired a strong partner for further development on the e-commerce market.
DZP advises on the sale of InfiniteDATA, a Polish pioneer in business process automation software
The buyer of the shares, the German company Beta Systems DCI Software AG, a member of the Frankfurt-listed Beta Systems Software AG group, has expanded its portfolio to include the Polish company's flagship product AutomateNOW!
DZP advises ID Logistics on the acquisition of Spedimex
DZP has advised the French group ID Logistics on the acquisition of shares in Spedimex, a leading logistics operator specialising in the fashion and e-commerce sectors. As a result of the transaction, ID Logistics has become the leader on the Polish logistics market.
DZP advises Astara on acquisition of Nissan's distribution business in Poland
A multidisciplinary team of DZP lawyers has advised Astara Poland on the acquisition from Nissan of its business involving the distribution of car and car parts for Nissan cars in Poland and related services.
DZP filed an application to register Poland's first family foundation
Advice on the optimum legal structure for the family foundation was provided and the foundation's statutes were prepared by Marek Świątkowski, Michał Klimowicz, Bartosz Saładyk and Joanna Fasula. In tax matters, the client was supported by Joanna Wierzejska and Grzegorz Sprawka.
DZP advises on the commercialisation of Polskie Porty Lotnicze
DZP has advised Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe "Porty Lotnicze" (Polish Airports) on its transformation into a State-owned joint-stock company.
Pamapol joins forces with Makłowicz family. DZP supports formation of joint venture
Thanks to DZP’s involvement, Pamapol and Propinquus, in which Robert Makłowicz is the main shareholder, have signed an agreement initiating their long-term cooperation in the production of a wide range of food products.
DZP supports Re Alloys in renewable energy investment
DZP has advised Re Alloys, the only producer of ferroalloys in Poland and one of the largest in Europe, on the acquisition of a 35 MW wind farm project from Martifer Renewables, as well as on the preparation and conclusion of several key contracts for the implementation of the invest.
Tax guide for Ukrainian refugees - cooperation with Ukrainian law firm
The Ukrainian law firm Integrites, in cooperation with DZP, has prepared a guide to the Polish tax system for Ukrainians who, as a result of the Russian invasion, have relocated to Poland.
Fox Recykling, collector of recyclables, sells controlling interest to Spanish investor
DZP has advised on the sale of 76% shares in a Polish recyclables collection company to the Sociedad Anonima Industrias Celulosa Aragonesa group.
DZP advises Daesang Corporation on its joint venture agreement with Charsznickie Pola Natury.
Our client, a South Korean food manufacturer, will take a 76% stake in a newly-established Polish-Korean company that will build a manufacturing plant in Krakow worth about $10.6 million.
6th cycle of the postgraduate course “Art Market Management”
Together with the UW Faculty of Management, DZP is launching another cycle of a postgraduate course aimed at preparing students for the art market.
DZP wins dispute with customs and tax office
Lawyers from the Tax Practice have successfully represented light industry clients in a three-year tax dispute.
DZP advised ARRA GROUP on transaction of TransPharma International BV joining group as investor
DZP advised ARRA GROUP on the transaction of TransPharma International BV joining the group as a strategic investor. Jakub Wieszczeczyński and Klaudia Bartoszyńska-Kwiatkowska were key transaction advisers.
DZP advised Pall-Ex International Limited on a transaction to acquire shares in Pallex 24 sp. z o.o.
DZP advised Pall-Ex International Limited, a shareholder of Pallex 24 sp. z o.o., on a transaction to acquire shares in that company from its other shareholders. The transaction was coordinated by Bartosz Marcinkowski and Maciej Ciszkiewicz from the Corporate and M&A Practice.
DZP advised upon the sale of shares in ZWCh Stilon
The Law Firm DZP advised Zakłady Włókien Chemicznych “Stilon” S.A. upon the sale of all its shares to the Spanish textile group Anglés Textil S.A.
DZP advises on merger of two Polish IKEA companies
DZP advised Ingka Group companies on a strategic merger of the two main Polish companies, i.e. IKEA Retail sp. z o.o. and IKEA Property Poland sp. z o.o.
DZP advises on the formation of an innovative IT services centre
DZP’s experts have advised amb software in the process of establishing a joint venture company with REWE digital to support the business of the German retail and tourism sector leader.
DZP – leading legal adviser in the creation of a purchasing alliance by the Auchan and Intermarche c
DZP lawyers have advised Auchan Polska and SCA PR on setting up a purchasing group to represent the retail chains in negotiations with suppliers.
DZP joins the Luxembourg-Poland Chamber of Commerce
Our Law Firm has joined one of the largest chambers of commerce in Luxembourg. The Chamber strengthens business relations and supports the activities of businesses from the two countries.
DZP supports Polish fund Rubicon Partners in an investment in the US company StaffHealth
Grzegorz Sprawka, Maciej Zajda, Joanna Wierzejska and Maciej Goszczyk have advised Rubicon Partners in a VB transaction with a startup supporting the employment of medics.
DZP advises on the merger of media monitoring companies
Experts from the Corporate and M&A Practice have advised the shareholders of PSMM, a company engaged in comprehensive media monitoring, on the sale of shares in PSMM to IMM S.A.
DZP supports cosmetics and household products shop eZebra.pl in finalising the sale of shares to the
Lawyers from DZP's Corporate and M&A Practice have supported an online cosmetics and household products chain in the process of closing the sale of a majority stake to Dino Polska.
DZP advises Dutch company Den Hartogh Logistics on the acquisition of H&S Group
The project, carried out in cooperation with Lexence, was coordinated by a DZP team led by Bartosz Marcinkowski, Sylwia Kuca, Grzegorz Policht and Daria Dudek.
DZP advises cosmetics and household products shop eZebra.pl on the sale of shares to the Dino Polska
Lawyers from DZP's Corporate and M&A Practice have advised an online cosmetics and household products chain which, through the sale of shares to Dino Polska, has acquired a strong partner for further development on the e-commerce market.
DZP advises on the sale of InfiniteDATA, a Polish pioneer in business process automation software
The buyer of the shares, the German company Beta Systems DCI Software AG, a member of the Frankfurt-listed Beta Systems Software AG group, has expanded its portfolio to include the Polish company's flagship product AutomateNOW!
DZP advises ID Logistics on the acquisition of Spedimex
DZP has advised the French group ID Logistics on the acquisition of shares in Spedimex, a leading logistics operator specialising in the fashion and e-commerce sectors. As a result of the transaction, ID Logistics has become the leader on the Polish logistics market.
DZP advises Astara on acquisition of Nissan's distribution business in Poland
A multidisciplinary team of DZP lawyers has advised Astara Poland on the acquisition from Nissan of its business involving the distribution of car and car parts for Nissan cars in Poland and related services.
DZP filed an application to register Poland's first family foundation
Advice on the optimum legal structure for the family foundation was provided and the foundation's statutes were prepared by Marek Świątkowski, Michał Klimowicz, Bartosz Saładyk and Joanna Fasula. In tax matters, the client was supported by Joanna Wierzejska and Grzegorz Sprawka.
DZP advises on the commercialisation of Polskie Porty Lotnicze
DZP has advised Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe "Porty Lotnicze" (Polish Airports) on its transformation into a State-owned joint-stock company.
Pamapol joins forces with Makłowicz family. DZP supports formation of joint venture
Thanks to DZP’s involvement, Pamapol and Propinquus, in which Robert Makłowicz is the main shareholder, have signed an agreement initiating their long-term cooperation in the production of a wide range of food products.
DZP supports Re Alloys in renewable energy investment
DZP has advised Re Alloys, the only producer of ferroalloys in Poland and one of the largest in Europe, on the acquisition of a 35 MW wind farm project from Martifer Renewables, as well as on the preparation and conclusion of several key contracts for the implementation of the invest.
Tax guide for Ukrainian refugees - cooperation with Ukrainian law firm
The Ukrainian law firm Integrites, in cooperation with DZP, has prepared a guide to the Polish tax system for Ukrainians who, as a result of the Russian invasion, have relocated to Poland.
Fox Recykling, collector of recyclables, sells controlling interest to Spanish investor
DZP has advised on the sale of 76% shares in a Polish recyclables collection company to the Sociedad Anonima Industrias Celulosa Aragonesa group.
DZP advises Daesang Corporation on its joint venture agreement with Charsznickie Pola Natury.
Our client, a South Korean food manufacturer, will take a 76% stake in a newly-established Polish-Korean company that will build a manufacturing plant in Krakow worth about $10.6 million.
6th cycle of the postgraduate course “Art Market Management”
Together with the UW Faculty of Management, DZP is launching another cycle of a postgraduate course aimed at preparing students for the art market.
DZP wins dispute with customs and tax office
Lawyers from the Tax Practice have successfully represented light industry clients in a three-year tax dispute.
DZP advised ARRA GROUP on transaction of TransPharma International BV joining group as investor
DZP advised ARRA GROUP on the transaction of TransPharma International BV joining the group as a strategic investor. Jakub Wieszczeczyński and Klaudia Bartoszyńska-Kwiatkowska were key transaction advisers.
DZP advised Pall-Ex International Limited on a transaction to acquire shares in Pallex 24 sp. z o.o.
DZP advised Pall-Ex International Limited, a shareholder of Pallex 24 sp. z o.o., on a transaction to acquire shares in that company from its other shareholders. The transaction was coordinated by Bartosz Marcinkowski and Maciej Ciszkiewicz from the Corporate and M&A Practice.
DZP advised upon the sale of shares in ZWCh Stilon
The Law Firm DZP advised Zakłady Włókien Chemicznych “Stilon” S.A. upon the sale of all its shares to the Spanish textile group Anglés Textil S.A.
DZP advises on merger of two Polish IKEA companies
DZP advised Ingka Group companies on a strategic merger of the two main Polish companies, i.e. IKEA Retail sp. z o.o. and IKEA Property Poland sp. z o.o.