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A&O Shearman

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Poland

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A&O Shearman

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Banking & Finance - Poland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The firm is a premium practice with an excellent reputation for its banking and finance activity. The law firm boasts a diversified transactional practice, covering areas such as acquisition, project and real estate finance. The department is frequently instructed by lenders in high-stakes transactions, and also acts for borrowers. The team offers regulatory advice and is well prepared to handle multi-jurisdictional transactions on the side of international banks.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman lawyers assisted a consortium of banks with PLN1.77 billion and EUR101 million financings for Witrualna Polska, an e-commerce and media group.

Strengths

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  • The A&O Shearman team has a very practical and proactive approach to all challenges along the negotiations.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman has significant experience in advising the banks. The lawyers pay attention to detail and the project advisory team is strong and able to identify and mitigate the project-related risks.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman's strengths are strong commitment, excellent communication, deep understanding of our needs and negotiation skills.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The team has excellent knowledge of project finance, both in theory and market practice. The lawyers have a commercial mindset and commitment to the clients.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman has an outstanding level of expertise, accessibility, solution-oriented way of thinking and a proactive approach.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Arkadiusz Pędzich
    Arkadiusz Pędzich

    Arkadiusz Pędzich

    Arkadiusz Pędzich is the firm's highly regarded managing partner. He is highly experienced in advising banks on consortium and other types of financing, including real estate financing.

    • Arkadiusz Pędzich is a mentor and a very experienced senior partner. He is always ready to support in the most complex situations.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Tomasz Kawczyński
    Tomasz Kawczyński

    Tomasz Kawczyński

    Tomasz Kawczyński is a market-leading lawyer who has extensive expertise in advising both domestic and international clients on a range of acquisition and leveraged finance matters. He is also well-versed in project and export finance as well as complex loan agreements and restructurings.

    • Tomasz Kawczyński is very experienced and supportive.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Tomasz Kawczyński knows both sides of advisory and is very good in combining the interests of both, leading to closing the matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Tomasz Kawczyński is an excellent partner, very hands-on and involved.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Anna Mądra
    Anna Mądra

    Anna Mądra

    Anna Mądra is particularly active advising large banks on matters including real estate, project and acquisition financing, as well as general corporate financing and refinancing.

    • Anna Mądra is our main dedicated person to our transactions, dealing with her is a big pleasure and always a guarantee of quality.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Anna Pawelec
    Anna Pawelec

    Anna Pawelec

    Anna Pawelec is particularly valued for her activity on infrastructure finance transactions and advises institutions on consortium financings.

    • Anna Pawelec is always on top of all issues, forward looking, proactive, very helpful and responsive.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Artur Rutkowski
    Artur Rutkowski

    Artur Rutkowski

    Artur Rutkowski is an associate-to-watch who has experience assisting lenders with real estate financing, with further activity acting for borrowers.

    • Artur Rutkowski is a very versatile lawyer with extensive knowledge, a great understanding of business and great approach to clients.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Konrad Zawistowski
    Konrad Zawistowski

    Konrad Zawistowski

    Associate-to-watch Konrad Zawistowski acts on a range of financing transactions, including sustainability-linked financing, real estate finance and project finance.

    • Konrad Zawistowski is a rising star - very good in handling complex matters on a day-to-day basis. Definitely one to watch!

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Konrad Zawistowski is very committed, hard-working and delivers despite setbacks.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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