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Clifford Chance LLP

Private Equity

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Private Equity - Poland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance has a market-leading team benefiting from a strong background in banking and M&A. The team advises a wide selection of private equity funds and portfolio companies on high-profile deals in Poland as well as CEE, aided by its excellent office network. Furthermore, the team assists with investments and joint venture formation. The firm advises clients in the software, renewable energy and food production industries.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Waterland Private Equity on the merger of two debt collection companies, BEST and Kredyt Inkaso.

Strengths

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  • The team is very responsive and proactive.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • The department at Clifford Chance distinguishes itself through its commercial, pragmatic and detail-oriented approach.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • The lawyers provided excellent advice that was commercial and solved the issues that we faced.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • In my opinion, Clifford Chance maintains the best transaction team in Poland, both in terms of deal execution and strategic management.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • The team at Clifford Chance clearly stands out for its rare combination of technical excellence, commercial awareness and genuine client care.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Agnieszka Janicka
    Agnieszka Janicka

    Agnieszka Janicka

    Excellent practitioner Agnieszka Janicka is revered for her longstanding expertise in handling large-scale acquisitions, acting for portfolio companies, Polish corporates and private equity funds.

    • Agnieszka Janicka is a strong leader and an impressive negotiator. She is firm when needed, but always constructive and solution-oriented.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • She has very good knowledge of client needs.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • Agnieszka is a very experienced lawyer and has excellent client relations skills.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
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  • Wojciech Polz
    Wojciech Polz

    Wojciech Polz

    Wojciech Polz is widely appreciated for his prowess in handling investments, acquisitions and joint venture formation as well as sales. His clientele includes well-known private equity and venture capital funds.

    • Wojciech is highly commercial, responsive and advocates strongly for his clients.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • Wojciech Polz's strengths include his experience and creativity.

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