Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Poland
What the Team is Known For
WKB Lawyers has a well-regarded team assisting both local and international clients with a broad range of M&A transactions. The law firm advises on corporate restructurings, including cross-border mergers, in addition to market exits and joint venture implementation. The team is active in energy and insurance and is popular with private equity funds. The team additionally offers cross-border capabilities through its German, French and Italian-speaking lawyers and regularly works in cooperation with international law firms.
Strengths
We appreciate WKB Lawyers' direct and accessible communication and their provision of pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice.
WKB Lawyers have been absolutely outstanding. They have been extremely helpful and very responsive, really taking a holistic approach to their work and catering well to our needs.
WKB Lawyers act as a strategic partner. They stand out for their deep regulatory and sector-specific expertise.
WKB Lawyers are very skilled and they give you all the attention you need. It's a pleasant cooperation.
Work Highlights
The team at WKB Lawyers advised Orlen and Orlen Wind on the acquisition of two solar PV farms and a wind farm from EDP Renewables Polska.
Foreign Desk
WKB Lawyers' German desk acts for German clients on their investments and corporate restructurings in Poland. Anna Wojciechowska is a key client contact.
Notable practitioners
Jakub Jędrzejak assists clients with transactions in sectors as varied as renewable energy, insurance and cosmetics.
Jakub Jędrzejak is very supportive, dedicated and engaged.
Jakub Jędrzejak is especially helpful in complex situations when thinking outside of the box is important.
Anna Wojciechowska is active advising on corporate reorganisations, acquisitions and sales. She also handles company law and corporate governance matters.
Anna Wojciechowska always finds a way to help us. She has an outstanding attitude and is very helpful and supportive.
Anna Wojciechowska is a client-focused lawyer with the ability to provide clear, business-oriented recommendations. We highly appreciate working with her.