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Banking & Finance - Poland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CMS has a strong team that boasts a broad practice encompassing corporate loans, acquisition and real estate finance as well as refinancings. The law firm offers further capabilities in project finance, including within the renewable energy space. The legal practice is instructed by local and international banks and also advises domestic borrowers and sponsors. CMS is often instructed on cross-border deals due to its network of offices across the CEE region. The law firm also has an active insurance practice.

Notable practitioners

Michał Mężykowski

Work Highlights

  • CMS team has advised both ORLEN and Energa on the PLN2.5 billion project financing for the construction of a 750 MW combined cycle gas power plant in Ostrołęka.

Strengths

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CMS has excellent knowledge and a client-friendly, can-do attitude. The team is very responsive and ready to act as necessary.

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CMS' involvement and cooperation with us was crucial to the success of our transaction. The team navigated challenges and ensured that all risks were properly addressed.

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CMS offers practical and pragmatic solutions. The firm has a sizeable team of capable senior associates.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michał Mężykowski
2
Michał Mężykowski
2
Band 2
Head of department Michał Mężykowski is adept at handling renewable energy and real estate financing matters. He also advises on corporate financing and refinancing.

Michał Mężykowski is a practical lawyer who is focused on getting the deal done.

Michał Mężykowski is a highly experienced lawyer with broad knowledge of the renewables market.

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Adrian Horne
4
Adrian Horne
4
Band 4

Adrian Horne advises international banks and corporates on a range of cross-border financing deals. He is a UK-qualified lawyer. Adrian Horne left Linklaters and joined CMS in January 2025.

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Jakub Wieczorek
4
Jakub Wieczorek
4
Band 4

Jakub Wieczorek regularly assists with acquisition and general corporate financing matters as well as project and real estate financing.

Jakub Wieczorek is an excellent banking and finance lawyer able to solve complex problems.

Jakub is a great lawyer, solution-oriented, efficient and always delivering.

Jakub Wieczorek combines technical expertise with a fun and engaging approach, making complex matters enjoyable to collaborate on.

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Jakub Podkowa
5
Jakub Podkowa
5
Band 5
Jakub Podkowa regularly handles commercial real estate refinancings and financing mandates.

Jakub Podkowa has delivered exceptional service and has navigated all parties through areas where no market standard has existed.

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Artur Bednarski
U
Up and Coming

Artur Bednarski assists clients with financings, as well as maintenance and stabilisation agreements.

Artur Bednarski is very calm and creative in finding solutions. His has a pro-transactional demeanour.

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Rafał Zakrzewski
F
Rafał Zakrzewski
F
Foreign Expert
UK-qualified Rafał Zakrzewski assists Polish corporations and international banks with cross-border banking transactions.

Rafał Zakrzewski is very knowledgeable, quite academic but also very practical. 

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Banking & Finance
Michał Mężykowski
2
Michał Mężykowski
2
Band 2
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Adrian Horne
4
Adrian Horne
4
Band 4
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Jakub Wieczorek
4
Jakub Wieczorek
4
Band 4
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Jakub Podkowa
5
Jakub Podkowa
5
Band 5
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U
Artur Bednarski
U
Up and Coming
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Rafał Zakrzewski
F
Rafał Zakrzewski
F
Foreign expert for UK
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