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White & Case LLP

Capital Markets: Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Poland


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Capital Markets: Equity - Poland

Band 1

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What the Team is Known For
White & Case possesses a strong reputation for acting on major ECM and DCM transactions in the Polish market. The team's experience ranges from high-yield bond issuances to large-scale IPOs and SPOs. The department boasts a client roster that includes major domestic and international banks, as well as the Polish state, assisting with high-value bond issuances. The firm's roster of corporate clients also impresses, with standout names in technology as well as private investors and PE houses. The group in Warsaw is further noted for its close cooperation with the London office.

Work Highlights

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  • The lawyers at White & Case assisted P4 with establishing of a PLN3 billion bond issuance programme as well as with the issuance of PLN700 million in green bonds under this programme.

Strengths

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  • White & Case team has an efficient work attitude. The team is very experienced in equity capital markets. Whatever we need, the team delivers quickly.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentEurope
  • We value White & Case's quality of analysis, judgment and quick responses.

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  • There is always confidence in getting a deal across the line when working with the team at White & Case.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentEurope
  • White & Case provide high-quality services, a corporate culture of project management and non-standard solutions tailored to the needs of a given transaction.

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  • Flexible response times and competitive quotations make White & Case the repeated go-to counsel for DCM activity in Poland for us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Marcin Studniarek
    Band 2Marcin Studniarek

    Marcin Studniarek

    Marcin Studniarek has considerable expertise in both ECM and DCM transactions. He regularly assists banks and corporations with various matters, including IPOs, share capital increases and bond issuances.
    • Marcin Studniarek is a very talented, skilful and successful lawyer. He is strategic and can steer transactions at the moment that they are on the edge and put them back on track.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentEurope
  • Band 1Rafał Kamiński
    Band 1Rafał Kamiński

    Rafał Kamiński

    Rafał Kamiński maintains a broad ECM practice covering IPOs and bookbuilding processes, as well as tender offers and private M&A.
    • Rafał is a great capital markets lawyer.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentEurope
    • When you need someone capable of leading cross-border matters, Rafał Kamiński is the right person to do it.

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  • Band 3Bartosz Smardzewski
    Band 3Bartosz Smardzewski

    Bartosz Smardzewski

    Bartosz Smardzewski acts for both issuers and arrangers on DCM transactions, often advising on updates to bond programmes.
    • Bartosz Smardzewski offers market knowledge, understanding of customer needs, risk mapping and mitigation and good communication skills.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentEurope
    • Bartosz Smardzewski is very good at DCM work.

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  • Band 4Andrzej Sutkowski
    Band 4Andrzej Sutkowski

    Andrzej Sutkowski

    Andrzej Sutkowski has a growing presence on DCM mandates. He advises clients on the establishment and update of bond issuance programmes.
    • Andrzej Sutkowski is experienced and nice to work with.

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  • Band 4Monika Dużyńska
    Band 4Monika Dużyńska

    Monika Dużyńska

    Monika Dużyńska assists with the firm's key ECM instructions, including IPOs and SPOs.
    • Monika Dużyńska has strong attention to detail. She always brings creative solutions.

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    • Monika Dużyńska is completely efficient in her service.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentEurope
    • I enjoy working with Monika. She is extremely responsive.

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