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Greenberg Traurig offers clients an unparalleled breadth of experience in all aspects of Polish securities law, allowing us to facilitate all phases of securities transactions on Polish and international capital markets. Our seasoned capital markets professionals are acknowledged leaders in Poland and, as a group, make up one of the most experienced teams amongst international law firms in this vibrant Central European market. 

We have advised investors on transactions involving share and senior note issues, friendly and hostile takeovers, company restructuring and representation before regulatory bodies. We represent issuers and borrowers, from major international corporations to early-stage private companies. 

We advise investment banks, commercial banks and other financial institutions acting as underwriters, arrangers, placement agents or lenders, or in other capacities. We represent highly specialized market participants, including investment funds and their sponsors and investment managers.

We have advised in pioneering and the most innovative transactions in Poland:

  • The largest IPO in the history of the WSE (PZU)
  • The first takeover of a public company (Dom Plast)
  • The first WSE dual listing (Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG)
  • The largest IPO of a private company in the history of the WSE (Alior Bank)
  • The first hostile takeover (Polifarb Cieszyn)
  • The first delisting (E. Wedel)
  • The first dual listing of an American company on the WSE (IVAX)

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity - Poland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig operates an impressive ECM practice group out of Warsaw, with a solid track record of advising on IPOs and SPOs. The team is particularly noted for its activity advising issuers on securities offerings, acting for standout clients in pharmaceuticals, e-commerce and technology. The firm also regularly services a strong clutch of domestic and international banks.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at Greenberg Traurig advised BNP Paribas on the offering of its shares through an accelerated book-building process, valued at PLN886 million.

Strengths

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Greenberg Traurig is highly regarded for its in-depth legal knowledge and understanding of clients' businesses.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
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Greenberg Traurig team has always been available with high-quality advice when we approached them.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paweł Piotrowski
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Practice co-head Paweł Piotrowski is a well-recognised name in ECM matters, often advising on IPOs, and is also experienced in bookbuilding processes. He assists both issuers and underwriters.

He is a very hands-on partner. He is very experienced and excellent at drafting and negotiations.

His best quality is that he listens to the problem, he understands the problem and comes up with solutions.

Paweł is an experienced specialist in the field of capital markets and has been responsible for complex market transactions many times.

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Rafał Sieński
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Practice co-head Rafał Sieński focuses on ECM matters, including IPOs, SPO and public M&A.

Rafał is an experienced and involved partner. He knows how to address complex matters in regulated sectors. He understands the client's needs and can adapt to that.

It has been a pleasure of cooperating with Rafał. He is knowledgeable and responsive. We valued Rafał's experience and judgement.

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Capital Markets: Equity
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Paweł Piotrowski
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Rafał Sieński
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