Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt | Global
Poland
Rankings overview for Departments
Senior Statespeople
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- Andrzej Sutkowski White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.2 Years Ranked
- Bartosz Smardzewski White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.6 Years Ranked
- Grzegorz Abram White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.9 Years Ranked
- Piotr Zawiślak Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP24 Years Ranked
- Szymon Okoń Schoenherr Poland5 Years Ranked
- Piotr Smołuchact legal
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All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Clifford ChanceCapital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedClifford Chance operates a top-notch DCM practice with a strong track record of acting on market-leading transactions. The team assists financial institutions as arrangers and bookrunners on high-value bond issuances. Additionally, the group regularly acts for banks on establishing their bond programmes as well as assisting the issuers. Clifford Chance also handles a range of transactions in the equity field, including tender offers. Clients benefit from the department's close links to the firm's London and Luxembourg offices.1 White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.Capital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedWhite & 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.
Band 2
2 A&O Shearman, A. Pedzich Sp. k.Capital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedThe firm stands out for its strength in DCM transactions. The team primarily acts for a range of major financial institutions, including retail banks and investment funds. With notable prowess in bond establishment and issuances, the team assists blue-chip companies with their high-value bond programmes. The department also provides skilled guidance on regulatory matters. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.2 Baker McKenzieCapital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedBaker McKenzie is recognised for its capabilities in DCM deals. The team is skilled in advising both corporates and banks on bond issuance programmes as well as bond offerings. Particularly noted for its experience acting for issuers, the firm also represents arrangers and offering agents. The team is active on cross-border deals, strengthened by the firm's global network.
Band 3
3 CMSCapital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedCMS remains active on a variety of ECM mandates including public offerings and corporate share deals. On the DCM side, the firm regularly advises on bond issuances and bond programmes. CMS has experience representing banks, as well as listed companies from construction, e-commerce and technology. The firm also advises on related regulatory issues.3 Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLPCapital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedHogan Lovells houses a DCM practice group with a client list comprising major domestic banks. The firm is particularly highly regarded for its expertise in securitisation across many asset classes. The team possesses experience across a broad array of mandates, including bond issuances.