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CMS

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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CMS Poland's Corporate and M&A/Private Equity Team delivers true breadth and depth of M&A and Private Equity expertise across our international network. A team of several dozen lawyers offering comprehensive merger and acquisition assistance (including public M&As) and providing legal support at every stage of a transaction – from deal structuring, through preparing due diligence documents, to drafting and negotiating sale agreements, investment agreements and shareholder agreements.

Our lawyers have significant experience in designing and implementing innovative transaction structures (tax and corporate) that maximise the benefit to our clients. Over the years we have developed effective procedures for the efficient management of the most complex and heavyweight projects and M&A transactions and coordinating the work of other advisors. We have a strong track record in providing legal and tax advice to the companies from various sectors. The considerable size of our team enables it to work simultaneously on several large projects while maintaining the highest quality. 

The Warsaw office employs many multi-disciplinary sector and regulatory teams, which are relevant for M&A projects, including financial services, manufacturing, automotive, consumer products, energy, hotels and leisure, infrastructure and projects, life sciences, supply and logistics, real estate and construction, technology, telecoms, media and sports.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Poland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
CMS's active corporate practice group assists with M&A transactions, investments and joint ventures. The team is particularly experienced in the energy sector and has developed practical expertise in financial services, including insurance, as well as healthcare, retail and pharmaceuticals. The law firm is often instructed on cross-border deals involving CEE countries as a result of its extensive European network.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at CMS advised A&R Investments on the sale of a minority stake in fashion online retailer Modivo to CCC.

Strengths

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  • The CMS team demonstrates a proactive approach, anticipating potential risks and opportunities before they materialise, and consistently delivering solutions that are both innovative and practical.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • CMS's lawyers take a highly business‑oriented approach and offer practical, commercially viable solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • CMS's ability to anticipate regulatory challenges, provide pragmatic solutions and adapt quickly to evolving business needs sets the firm apart.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • Before starting work, the CMS lawyers first try to understand the business and our needs. They provide comprehensive and specific answers and are always ready to provide support.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • CMS's lawyers always keep the big-picture outcome in mind, not just isolated tasks. They solve problems independently; there is no unnecessary back-and-forth, just results.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sławomir Czerwiński
    Band 3Sławomir Czerwiński

    Sławomir Czerwiński

    Sławomir Czerwiński primarily assists with transactional matters in a variety of industry sectors.
    • Sławomir Czerwiński is a good lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • Band 4Ryszard Manteuffel
    Band 4Ryszard Manteuffel

    Ryszard Manteuffel

    Ryszard Manteuffel acts for clients on a range of transactions, including share deals and disposals.

    • Ryszard Manteuffel doesn't need to prepare a long analysis; he's able to shorten negations by finding solutions that are outside of the box and save a lot of money – and sometimes nerves and tensions.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
    • Ryszard Manteuffel has excellent interpersonal skills, full commitment, understanding of needs, extensive knowledge and experience.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingAntoni Wandzilak
    Up and ComingAntoni Wandzilak

    Antoni Wandzilak

    Antoni Wandzilak is recognised for his experience acting on corporate transactions and private equity deals.

    • Antoni Wandzilak is creative and thinks outside the box, offering innovative and pragmatic solutions even in challenging situations.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
    • Antoni Wandzilak is a fantastic lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingMateusz Stepien
    Up and ComingMateusz Stepien

    Mateusz Stepien

    Mateusz Stępień acts for domestic and European clients on acquisitions, disposals and investment transactions.

    • Mateusz Stepien is a strong negotiator with deep industry knowledge, always focused on achieving the best possible outcome for the client.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

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