Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability | Europe
Poland
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Klaudia Królak GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k.10 Years Ranked
Łukasz Gasiński Rymarz Zdort Maruta14 Years Ranked
Marek Świątkowski Domański Zakrzewski Palinka12 Years Ranked
Rafał Baranowski GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k.2 Years Ranked
Sławomir Czerwiński CMS9 Years Ranked
Tomasz Derda Clifford Chance12 Years Ranked
Weronika Achramowicz Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
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1 Clifford ChanceCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance houses 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 Capability2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig is a market-leading M&A team that consistently advises 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 Capability2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedRymarz Zdort Maruta is hailed as an M&A heavyweight for its presence on major cross-border deals. Public M&A transactions remain a regular source of the law firm's 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.
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2 DentonsCorporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDentons 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 Capability2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedLinklaters 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, telecoms 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 Capability2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSołtysiński 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 Capability2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case is active on 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 the telecommunications, e-commerce and renewable energy sectors.
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3 Allen & Overy, A. Pedzich Sp. k.Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedAllen & 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 Capability2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBaker McKenzie has 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 handling 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 Capability2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedCMS'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 Capability2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedDLA Piper has a notable M&A team that advises 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 Capability2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedDomański 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.