Ranking tables
Europe Poland Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Band 2
Band 3
Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich Sp. k.
Baker McKenzie
CMS
DLA Piper
Domański Zakrzewski Palinka- Wardyński & Partners
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Aneta Maria Hajska White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.
Anna Dąbrowska Wolf Theiss
Dariusz Tokarczuk Gide Loyrette Nouel
Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek Wolf Theiss
Klaudia Krolak GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k.
Łukasz Gasiński Rymarz Zdort Maruta
Marek Świątkowski Domański Zakrzewski Palinka- Rafał Baranowski GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k.
Sławomir Czerwiński CMS
Tomasz Derda Clifford Chance- Weronika Achramowicz Baker McKenzie
Band 1
1 Clifford ChanceCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 1 |Clifford Chance is a superb team with an excellent track record in handling complex cross-border M&A transactions, as well as the creation of high-impact joint ventures. The team has impressive experience across a range of industry sectors including financial services, media and IT. The law firm is also highly active on private equity deals. Clifford Chance's enviable client roster features high-profile domestic, European and international corporates.
1 GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k.Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 1 |Greenberg Traurig is a market-leading M&A team consistently advising on high-stakes transactions. The law firm provides full support on large-scale M&A instructions, frequently advising clients on high-value and cross-border matters. The team is active on deals led by private equity funds. The team is commended for its in-depth knowledge of M&A in the banking sector as well as real estate and TMT transactions.
1 Rymarz Zdort MarutaCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 1 |Rymarz Zdort Maruta is hailed as an M&A heavyweight for its presence on major cross-border deals. The law firm's public M&A transactions remain a regular source of instructions. The team is highly active in private equity matters and also well versed in auction sales, sales of controlling stakes and advising the selling shareholders. The team also regularly advises investment funds, telecom companies and clients in the energy sector.
Band 2
2 DentonsCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 2 |Dentons is a sizeable team providing a full offering in corporate matters and complex M&A transactions. The team is active across a broad range of sectors, with exceptional knowledge of energy and real estate. The team also regularly assists with private equity deals, and also advises on public tenders and auction sales. The law firm additionally boasts a strong network of offices across Europe and is often selected for cross-border deals involving several European jurisdictions.
2 LinklatersCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 2 |Linklaters is known for its notable capabilities in cross-border mandates, advising strategic and financial investors on their operations in the Polish market. The law firm is particularly active on large multi-jurisdictional M&A deals, including portfolio sales and restructurings. The team regularly assists clients in the financial services, telecom, and manufacturing sectors. The team additionally benefits from its global network of offices, with the firm's Luxembourg office regularly involved.
2 Sołtysiński Kawecki & SzlęzakCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 2 |Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak is a well-established, sizeable local firm covering a wide array of corporate matters. The team is active on both public and private M&A transactions. The firm's industry expertise includes food production, automotive and retail. The law firm acts on behalf of reputable domestic and European clients in handling the Polish aspects of multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team also offers French and German language capacities and is active in the Polish regions.
2 White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 2 |White & Case is active in complex domestic and cross-border M&A, with expertise in both public and private transactions. The law firm additionally handles market entries. The team assists with deals in a variety of industries, including in telecommunications, e-commerce and renewable energy sectors.
Band 3
3 Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich Sp. k.Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 3 |Allen & Overy is a notable team best known for high-profile M&A deals on behalf of clients in the financial sector. The law firm is a popular choice for cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, sales and joint ventures. The team is also active in the real estate, consumer goods manufacturing, energy, automotive and TMT industries. The team regularly acts for major domestic and European clients.3 Baker McKenzieCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 3 |Baker McKenzie is a well-regarded team advising on local and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. The law firm also assists with the creation of joint ventures as well as sales and acquisitions. The team offers extensive expertise in the media, technology, and energy sectors, in addition to practical experience in doing matters spanning a broad array of industry sectors. The team also has notable international capabilities due to an impressive global network.3 CMSCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 3 |CMS's active corporate practice group assists with M&A transactions, investments and joint ventures. The team is particularly experienced in the energy sector and has developed practical expertise in financial services, including insurance, as well as healthcare, retail and pharmaceuticals. The law firm is often instructed on cross-border deals involving CEE countries as a result of its extensive European network.3 DLA PiperCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 3 |DLA Piper is a notable M&A team advising on domestic and international transactions. The law firm also offers regulatory advice. The team represents companies from a range of industries, including TMT, healthcare and food and drink. The team additionally offers counsel on restructurings, intra-group reorganisations and corporate housekeeping. The law firm is building its presence in private equity transactions. Its clients benefit from its extensive network of offices.3 Domański Zakrzewski PalinkaCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 3 |Domański Zakrzewski Palinka is a well-established large Polish firm with experience of M&A transactions in sectors as wide-ranging as life sciences and manufacturing. The team handles complex cross-border transactions as well as assisting with share swap mandates. It remains active in the energy and pharmaceutical industries, representing blue-chip domestic and international companies. The firm regularly cooperates with international law firms and represents Polish entities investing abroad.
Band 4
4 Gide Loyrette NouelCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 4 |Gide Loyrette Nouel is a Polish outfit of a French firm assisting both international and domestic clients with all aspects of M&A. The law firm also offers corporate advice. The team is active on deals relating to the food production, healthcare and IT sectors. The firm has a strong following of Polish clients in addition to francophone names.
4 Noerr Żelich sp.k.Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability2023 | Band 4 |Noerr acts on a variety of transactions, advising foreign investors on cross-border mandates involving Poland and other CEE jurisdictions. The law firm represents clients from industries such as technology and environmental services. The team is well practised in acting as local counsel on multi-jurisdictional investment transactions. The team offers German and French language capabilities.