Europe Guide 2026 : Poland
Ranked Individuals
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The team is best known for high-profile M&A deals on behalf of clients in the financial sector. The law firm is a popular choice for cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, sales and joint ventures. The team is also active in the real estate, consumer goods manufacturing, energy and TMT industries. The team regularly acts for major domestic and European clients.
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An A&O Shearman team assisted Schumacher Group with the sale of its entire Polish business, including production plants and paper mills, to the Spanish Saica Group.
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The A&O Shearman team stand out for their pragmatic, client-focused approach, combining technical excellence with a deep understanding of the business context of each deal.
A&O Shearman's lawyers combined deep legal expertise with a practical, deal-oriented mindset that helped drive the process forward efficiently. It was a real pleasure working with them.
They demonstrate strong technical expertise, sound commercial judgement and a practical approach, which allows them to navigate even the most challenging transactions with confidence and efficiency.
A&O Shearman's lawyers not only understood relevant matters but were able to recommend relevant commercial ideas.
The lawyers at A&O Shearman are super diligent, always available and always getting into details, which is great. They have good understanding of the business itself.
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Jaroslaw Iwanicki boasts an impressive track record of advising on acquisitions and sales, often acting for private equity firms. Iwanicki additionally handles the creation of complex joint ventures.
Jaroslaw Iwanicki is capable of handling the toughest projects and highly demanding clients. He is pragmatic, with a problem-solving approach.
Jaroslaw Iwanicki is highly experienced, pragmatic and solution-oriented. He is a trusted point of contact for complex matters.
Jaroslaw Iwanicki is a very experienced lawyer with excellent knowledge of local market and specifics. He is able to connect the top sophistication of a global firm with local specifics.
Magdalena Nasiłowska possesses extensive expertise in handling acquisitions for a broad range of clients, including those from the technology and manufacturing sectors. She is also well placed to advise strategic investors on disposals.
Magdalena combines deep expertise with a strong ability to build meaningful relationships. She brings both strategic insight and a personal approach, which makes her a valued adviser on every project.
I enjoy working with Magdalena Nasiłowska. She is extremely reactive and very pragmatic. She is a friendly and dynamic person; you can tell she goes the extra mile.
Magdalena Nasiłowska is approachable and understands a lot about the detail of what's going on.
Piotr Szczeciński is recognised for his experience in handling transactions in the technology, energy and manufacturing sectors. He is well placed to act on the buy and sell sides.
Piotr is very detail-oriented and very commercially minded when getting a deal closed.
Every project with Piotr Szczecinski is handled with the utmost attention to detail and a clear focus on delivering high-quality results.
Piotr Szczecinski is a highly skilled and very dedicated lawyer.
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