Department profile
Gide Loyrette Nouel

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Poland


Gide Loyrette Nouel

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About

Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel

We opened our office in Warsaw in 1991, becoming one of the first international law firms to operate in Poland under the new regime. Over the last three decades, we have advised on many significant projects, including some of the most important M&A, infrastructure and financing transactions on the Polish market as well as on significant outbound investments by major Polish players.

We combine international experience with in-depth knowledge of the local market. Most of our clients are Polish blue chips, from financial institutions to developers and leaders in the gas, petrochemical, commercial, transportation and heavy industry sectors. We also support foreign investors in their investments on the Polish market.

We are a one-stop-shop when it comes to major transactions, providing comprehensive legal and business advice at every stage of the investment process. We advise on cross-border and local M&As, private equity and LBO transactions, as well as all types of real estate and financial transactions.

We also provide tailored assistance at all stages of infrastructure and energy projects, including greenfield projects – from licensing, through support at EPC and commissioning stages, to potential claim management.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Poland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Gide Loyrette Nouel has a solid practice group advising both domestic and international clients on sizeable financing transactions. The department stands out for its expertise in secured and structured finance, including in factoring facilities. It also covers corporate loans as well as project and real estate finance transactions. The law firm frequently represents Polish borrowers on domestic transactions as well as on the local law aspects of large multi-jurisdictional financing deals. It also acts as counsel to bank lenders and leasing companies.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at Gide Loyrette Nouel assisted Goldman Sachs Bank with the financing of the sale of investment portfolios to affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management.

Strengths

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  • Gide has consistently delivered high quality support across our key matters. Their responsiveness, technical precision and understanding of our business context have made them a reliable partner.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Gide lawyers are super responsive, pragmatic in terms of service they provide and commercial. They're faithful to the law but also solutions-oriented. They're just a good team to work with.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Paweł Grześkowiak
    Band 4Paweł Grześkowiak

    Paweł Grześkowiak

    Head of department Paweł Grześkowiak advises large Polish corporates and banks on significant real estate and acquisition finance, including across borders. He is also active on corporate financing and refinancing deals.

    • Paweł Grześkowiak's blend of technical mastery and business empathy turns complex deals into enduring successes.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 5Marta Karmińska
    Band 5Marta Karmińska

    Marta Karmińska

    Marta Karminska has experience advising on acquisition and real estate financing matters.

    • Marta is definitely very outstanding in the way she can break down the agenda into smaller puzzles and follow up on them with rigour and discipline. She's very detail-oriented, which is great.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Marta Karmińska stands out for her responsiveness and attention to detail. She consistently replies quickly and thoroughly, even on complex cross-border matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingMateusz Gronau
    Up and ComingMateusz Gronau

    Mateusz Gronau

    Mateusz Gronau is a highly active up-and-coming counsel who assists borrowers and leasing companies on financing transactions.

    • Mateusz Gronau is very willing to cooperate on projects.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

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