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CMS

Private Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Poland


CMS

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About

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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. In our Private Equity practice we represent both, Private Equity houses and non-Private Equity clients. This experience gives us in-depth knowledge on specific issues and challenges our client may face during the transaction and advice on real commercial risks to successfully finalise the project.

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 complex projects and transactions and co-ordinating 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.

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Poland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CMS regularly advises private equity funds and portfolio companies, as well as shareholders, on sales and acquisitions of assets across the e-commerce, healthcare and energy sectors. The firm also assists targets and offers experience in investor exits. With its international network, CMS is well placed to provide cross-border support.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the equity co-investment for a minority equity position in VeloBank.

Strengths

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  • The firm has particularly strong insights and execution capabilities within the Polish banking market.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • The team at CMS is distinguished by its ability to provide specialised solutions and for being able to think outside the box.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • The lawyers at CMS have a pragmatic approach and the ability to focus on real issues rather than hypothetical legal risks.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • The team at CMS is distinguished by their commercial approach to negotiations.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sławomir Czerwiński
    Band 3Sławomir Czerwiński

    Sławomir Czerwiński

    Sławomir Czerwiński advises on strategic investments and exits, whereby he acts for prominent private equity houses, with strength in the retail and manufacturing sectors.

    • Sławomir Czerwiński is distinguished by his top understanding of deal dynamics.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Band 4Jarosław Gajda
    Band 4Jarosław Gajda

    Jarosław Gajda

    Jarosław Gajda advises banks and financial institutions on a variety of private equity transactions, including acquisitions of shares and the sale of Polish companies.

    • Jarosław is a true adviser. He points out potential issues and suggests better solutions in line with our requirements.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

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