Europe Guide 2026 : Poland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by GESSEL
Over thirty years of experience advising on transactions translates into knowledge, skills, resources and a keen sense of business needs which enable us to comprehensively, efficiently and, above all, effectively guide our clients through even the most complex M&A projects. Apart from our professionalism, clients value our commitment, flexibility and “outside the box” thinking.
On any given M&A project, our core transaction team works side by side with our specialists in other relevant areas, such as tax , competition, or banking & finance.
We offer comprehensive transactional advice:
We also have extensive experience advising entrepreneurs (founders) selling businesses they have created or raising financing for their growth (seed, venture, etc.), and a much of our M&A practice involves private equity.
GESSEL’s work in the area of M&A is pursued by a team of experienced lawyers led by Marcin Macieszczak, Maciej Kożuchowski, Małgorzata Badowska, Michał Bochowicz and Karol Sokół.
Provided by Chambers
GESSEL has a dedicated M&A team with a strong standing in private equity, representing clients in mid-market and larger deals. The team advises on M&A, takeovers and corporate structuring. The law firm is active in a range of sectors, including healthcare, IT and financial services. The team also acts for domestic and regional private equity houses.
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The team at GESSEL advised Sescom on the USD25 million sale of a majority stake to Enterprise Investors.
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What truly sets GESSEL’s team apart is their ability to combine sharp legal intellect with an unmistakably human approach to dealmaking.
GESSEL provides strategic and business-minded approach, combined with massive M&A experience and good knowledge of the sector and our business.
The big advantage of GESSEL's lawyers is that they efficiently follow up on the process. The time is devoted to closing the deal and they deliver within agreed timelines.
They provide excellent service. They understand our needs from previous projects and we get started quickly.
GESSEL's lawyers are true partners to us in whatever matters we are working on. They are always available to consult with, extremely hard-working, talented and experienced.
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Marcin Macieszczak is well versed in advising on acquisitions and sales. Macieszczak also assists clients with venture capital transactions.
Marcin Macieszczak stands out for his knowledge, experience, problem-solving abilities and business orientation.
Marcin Macieszczak is extremely client-oriented.
You can see that Marcin Macieszczak has a lot of experience and can find solutions when you reach difficult spots in the negotiation.
Maciej Kożuchowski explains complex legal points in plain, actionable language, enabling the client to make quick, informed decisions.
Maciej Kożuchowski is a very good business partner, with a broad perspective. He delivers on his commitments and has good communication with key stakeholders.
Michał Bochowicz combines razor-sharp legal thinking with the instinct of a dealmaker. He doesn't just advise on strategy; he sees around corners before strategy begins.
Michał Bochowicz is a great lawyer with extensive sector-specific experience. It is a real pleasure to work with him.
He is very client-oriented and adds real value on transactions.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Provided by GESSEL
Karol Sokół
Michał Bochowicz
Michał Bochowicz
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