Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Poland
What the Team is Known For
BCGL Balicki Czekański Gryglewski Lewczuk advises clients on refinancing matters as well as acquisition and leveraged finance transactions. The department regularly assists banks and sponsors and is active in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing and retail.
Strengths
The BCGL team stands out for its efficiency and consistently positive attitude. The lawyers are highly knowledgeable, responsive and solution-oriented.
BCGL provides almost immediate availability, thoroughness and a can-do attitude.
The BCGL team combines technical legal expertise with a practical, solution-oriented mindset, which proved invaluable in navigating the complexities of the transaction efficiently and effectively.
The BCGL team has good understanding on the corporate and business needs which need to be reflected in the financing documentation.
Work Highlights
The team at BCGL assisted mBank with the financing of CUK Ubezpieczenia’s acquisition of the retail business segment of the Punkta companies.
Notable practitioners
Maciej Czekanski has a strong focus on leveraged finance, frequently acting for banks and sponsors.
Maciej Czekanski consistently stands out for his deep expertise, responsiveness and commercial insight.
Maciej Czekanski is open to discuss items commercially and during meetings.
Wiktor Lewczuk co-heads the banking and finance team at BCGL. He is particularly experienced in handling real estate and debt financing deals.
Wiktor is one of my favorite Warsaw lawyers. The first 'go-to' lawyer when it comes to primarily debt legal advise. He is the ideal mix of price, quality and responsiveness.
Wiktor is very dedicated to the projects and actively present during the entire transaction process. He is transactional and looks for a middle ground solutions to progress with the process.