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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Central & Eastern Europe

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Baker McKenzie

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Provided by Baker McKenzie

With locations in financial centers and emerging markets, Baker McKenzie's Global Corporate/M&A practice advices on complex domestic and multinational transactions across borders. Our locally-embedded, globally experienced lawyers bring deep sector expertise and pragmatic and commercial approach to offer a seamless, end-to-end experience and deliver maximum value with less business risk. We guide our clients through the whole deal cycle, from deal shaping, negotiation to closing, including post-transaction reorganization and integration. We work across time zones, cultures and languages to ensure timely completion and desired synergies.

Our practice is highly regarded for its proficiency in public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, carve-outs, spin-offs and divestitures, corporate governance and corporate reorganizations.

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Corporate/M&A - Central & Eastern Europe

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is a well-known brand with a strong regional presence and transactional practices across Poland and Hungary. The firm boasts significant strength in acquisitions spanning multiple CEE jurisdictions. It has significant acumen in cross-border regulatory and restructuring mandates.

Notable practitioners

Tomáš Skoumal and Alexandr César co-head the firm's Czech corporate practice, while Ákos Fehérváry and Ines Radmilovic co-head the team in Hungary. Weronika Achramowicz and Tomasz Krzyzowski lead the Poland corporate practice.

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Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has an excellent team who provide high quality advice and think outside the box.

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  • The team is efficient, knowledgeable and able to coordinate with other jurisdictions.

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  • Baker & McKenzie can handle any matter with ease.

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