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Wardyński & Partners

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Poland


Wardyński & Partners

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About

Provided by Wardyński & Partners

We provide comprehensive legal assistance in financing (including financing of projects, real estate, and corporate acquisitions), regulatory issues, and debt restructuring. We advise on consortium loans, international loan agreements, debt refinancing, bond issues, and securitisation transactions.

Our clients include some of the largest Polish and international banks and other financial institutions, private equity funds, bond trustees, and bondholders. We act for borrowers in financing transactions on the Polish market and international financing (cooperating with leading Polish and international law firms). We continually observe selected industries to better understand our clients’ business aims and hone our business knowledge in relevant fields.

We regularly conduct training on financing transactions, debt restructuring, and other banking issues. We offer clients free internal training tailored to their specific needs.

As members of the Loan Market Association, we have access to LMA loan documentation templates and training.

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Banking & Finance - Poland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Wardyński & Partners is a large domestic firm with a well-reputed team acting for banks, direct lenders and borrowers on financing and refinancing transactions, including debt restructuring and corporate finance. The law firm is active on corporate loans, construction and acquisition financing, with additional expertise in warehouse facilities and other structured finance matters. The practice often works in cooperation with international law firms, advising on the Polish aspects of global transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Wardyński & Partners assisted Bank Pekao with financing for an investment project involving the establishment of a production facility for chemical compounds.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Wardyński & Partners have unmatched expertise, combined with exceptional responsiveness and a truly business-oriented mindset.

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  • Wardyński & Partners is proactive, even when not asked. They are very consistent in providing updates.

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  • Wardyński consistently deliver precise, pragmatic and commercially astute solutions. We see them as a trusted long-term partner and a go-to firm for high level financial regulatory matters in Poland.

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  • Wardyński & Partners have very thorough lawyers, they have extensive knowledge and experience.

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  • Wardyński & Partners lawyers are very responsive, pragmatic and solution-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Łukasz Szegda
    Band 3Łukasz Szegda

    Łukasz Szegda

    Head of department Łukasz Szegda advises on significant refinancings and debt restructuring. He is also adept at handling real estate and project financing matters and represents both banks and borrowers.
    • Łukasz Szegda is helpful in negotiations and with commercial topics.

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    • Łukasz Szegda is hardworking and very much solution-oriented. He provides high level overview.

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    • Good communication is Łukasz Szegda's advantage, he's always available when necessary and can communicate clearly about any problems.

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  • Associates to watchMateusz Tusznio
    Associates to watchMateusz Tusznio

    Mateusz Tusznio

    Mateusz Tusznio frequently assists with credit facilities, acquisition finance and financing in the energy sector.

    • Mateusz Tusznio is very smart and very detail-oriented.

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