‘CMS Poland has a very strong real estate team which has large expertise in relation to a wide range of development projects. They are able to advise at every stage of the real estate investment process.’

‘Good and unique cooperation, because the CMS team is very reliable, trustworthy, and responsive. The CMS team has a lot of diverse practices within the company, so it is easy to check all aspects that are needed during the due diligence process.’

‘Every person is highly capable and pleasant to collaborate with. They were very dedicated in getting the deal across the finish line.’

‘Agata Jurek-Zbrojska is one of the best real estate lawyers on the Polish market – she has broad experience, contributes to client expectations, and resolves tasks quickly and efficiently. She has vast real estate legal knowledge.’

‘Michał Bork, Paweł Śliwka, and Lidia Dziurzyńska-Leipert are top-notch lawyers who work efficiently, demonstrate great commercial awareness, and provide effective and practical advice. They have good knowledge about financing and real estate.’

‘Dominik Rafałko has very good negotiation skills. He also shows understanding of the real estate business aspects to be reflected in the agreements. He is very reasonable in assessing transactional risks and looking for not-obvious solutions. He has extraordinary involvement in each legal case.’

‘Michał Mieciński stays calm and focused in protracted and difficult negotiations. He communicates well and is very involved in the management of the deal.’

‘Małgorzata Madej-Balcerowska and Anna Wiśniewska provide the highest standard of legal counsel which greatly contributes to the value of CMS in the local market.’

‘Dentons is one of the strongest real estate practices on the Polish market. Their main strength is the fact that they are involved in many transactions and therefore can use their experience to make transaction processes smoother and much more efficient for clients.’

‘This is a big team that is multifunctional, combining knowledge from different practices so that any question will be managed.’

‘The team has very broad market knowledge and immense deal experience.’

‘Piotr Szafarz is particularly pleasant to work with. He has a positive attitude and is very experienced, which really fills one with confidence, even when matters are very complex.’

‘Bartłomiej Kordeczka, Martyna Racz-Suchocka, Ewelina Klein, and Magdalena Szwarc-Brożyna have proved their professionalism and extensive knowledge of the real estate market. Cooperation with them feels like they are an integral part of the team and not an external provider of legal services.’

‘Martyna Racz-Suchocka is an absolute star. She is experienced, understanding of non-legal aspects, very to-the-point, collaborates extremely well with clients, other advisors, and lawyers on the other side, and manages transactions perfectly.’

‘Martyna Racz-Suchocka and Bartłomiej Kordeczka both have excellent knowledge, availability, ability to explain complex matters in simple words, and an ability to find effective solutions.’

‘Arkadiusz Dębski is extremely well organised, understanding of non-legal aspects of transactions, and quick in drafting.’

‘GT is a go-to firm in the Polish market with respect to real estate. They set the benchmark for the market and it’s clear why they have the largest team capable of handling many transactions at once.’

‘GT currently has a team which is well-equipped to handle the most complex real estate transactions simultaneously. They are business oriented, they react quickly, and are focused on problem solving.’

‘Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoch has vast litigation skills as well as real estate legal knowledge, especially in transactions involving shopping mall acquisitions.’

‘Kamil Majewski is one of the best transactional lawyers, is very responsive and professional, and is able to tackle complex legal issues. A great asset to have on the team.’

‘Radomił Charzyńsk is a number one choice at GT and in the Polish market. He is business oriented, always looking for solutions, and clients really value his broad knowledge, experience, and pragmatic approach.’

‘Karol Lewandwoski is excellent and takes good care of the assigned deal in every respect.’

‘Maciej Jodkowski is very involved, follows the deal and takes care.’

‘Agnieszka Stankiewicz is the fastest thinking lawyer in town, she understands business goals, is reliable and experienced, and tough in negotiations, yet never stubborn and always open for win-win solutions. If you want to close a deal and if you want to close it fast, Agnieszka should be your first, natural choice.’

‘Linklaters is one of the best real estate law practices in Poland. They are extremely experienced and have a very business-oriented approach to transactions, understanding all aspects of the deal and easily putting themselves in the client’s shoes.’

‘The team knows the business and what the business needs. They do not need many explanations related to commercial arrangements. They understand what parties need and can smoothly transform it into a legal contract.’

‘They have a great ability to adapt to rapid changes – we all live in a very dynamic environment and the Linklaters team is very understanding.’

‘Janusz Dzianachowski is a hard-working lawyer who is always reachable, fast, and very efficient. He knows exactly what clients value in a lawyer and guides them through complex deals. He is extraordinary in negotiations and is very convincing.’

‘Janusz Dzianachowski supervises transactions but is also heavily involved in them. Having extremely good market knowledge, he is genuinely a high-class legal advisor with great skills to find compromises.’

‘Adriana Andrzejewska is very persistent which is important in current times when transactions are fragile,. She is also able to manage the counter-party when they are less experienced, and she is very efficient in negotiations and collaborative with other law firms.’

‘Monika Lerka is a very smart, intelligent, and hard-working lawyer. She understands business needs.’

‘The firm has extensive experience in the real estate market, and in difficult projects they successfully develop appropriate solutions.’

‘Agnieszka Wojtasiewicz clearly proposes solutions.’

‘The Crido lawyers stand out as the people to turn to when the situation gets hard. Their knowledge of the real estate market and the individual capabilities of each counsel ensure a guarantee of receiving solid work, preceeded by a carefully-constructed, bulletproof strategy. They have been irreplaceable in the process of solving some of the most demanding aspects of managing real estate portfolios.’

‘The team is extremely highly skilled and experienced in the most demanding fields of this industry. For this reason, they are a go-to law firm for those non-standard and overly complex cases.’

‘This department has a never-seen-before, innovative approach and creativity in problem solving. This has particularly paid off during the post-lockdown period, when Crido took the market lead in projects of Covid-19 relief programmes. Crido was one of the first law firms to identify such an opportunity.’

‘They have a reputation of working hard to gain their client’s trust and then working even harder to never let that trust down. They have an impressive track record in the field of real estate transactions of practically any kind. The whole team is generally young, well-structured, and well-managed. ‘

‘Aside from being a first-class lawyer, Jakub Ziółek is a true entrepreneur and an innovator. He understands his mission to make running his client’s business easier, and his services exceed the scope of just legal advisory. That kind of approach transcends to the way he maintains business relations, as he often takes initiative in meeting his client’s needs. He is also a great enthusiast of technology, which gives his law firm a well-deserved advantage.’

‘Jakub Ziółek is no ordinary lawyer. He achieved long ago a level of expertise on the applicable legal regulations that allows him to think outside the box, leaving a profound impact on the real estate industry. He is innovative, seeks new business opportunities, and clients appreciate him for that.’

‘Joanna Winter-Szymańska is the go-to person in terms of due diligence. She takes care of all matters in an efficient and complete manner. She should also be praised for clarity in communications. This also translates to the way she manages the due diligence and explains all the necessary legal issues to non-legal professionals participating in the projects – always clear, always structured, and always on time.’

‘Joanna Winter-Szymańska stands out for her ability to do the impossible in terms of everything lease-related. She has frequently proven to be the best lease expert in terms of both drafting and negotiating. She possesses a unique ability to see the process in an all-round manner.’

‘They are always available to help quickly and at a high level of professionalism.’

‘They have a unique approach to the client and they place their business needs in the centre. Excellent lawyers, negotiators, and experts who understand the processes taking place on the real estate market from the client’s perspective. They react quickly and efficiently to issues and challenges, are always available, and are often the initiators of problem solving and propose solutions that meet the expectations of both parties.’

‘The real estate team is very pro-active and motivated. Their main strength is their devotion to projects at all levels: partners, associates, and juniors.’

‘Marcin Muszel and Rafał Osetek very easily build good relationships with the client; they are very responsive and what’s more important is that they deliver their work on time.’

‘Marcin Muszel puts himself in clients’ shoes easily, understanding all aspects of the transaction, managing the team perfectly, quickly and efficiently. He is very involved in all matters.’

‘Marcin Muszel and Rafał Osetek guarantee you a full professional service, the highest level of knowledge, and a pro-closing and pro-business approach. They create positive relationships within the team that are unique and extremely helpful in business transactions and negotiations. They complement and support each other and it translates into efficient and proffessional service.’

‘Rafał Osetek works fast and his work is accurate. He acts very well in direct negotiations and does not prolong them.’

‘Błażej Czwarnok is one of the best-organised transaction managers on the market who is not afraid of going the extra mile and pushing deals to a great extent.’

‘Professional and very experienced team of great lawyers. Proactive, well organised, and with diversified skills important for acquisition and divestment.’

‘The key strengths include a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and needs, a well diversified team with an entrepreneurial approach, well-structured collaboration within the team, and a very strong presence in the CEE region.’

‘Experienced and professional team with good knowledge of the investment market. The due diligence process was performed precisely, on time, and with very good suggestions.’

‘Tomasz Stasiak is a true leader. His extensive knowledge, years of experience, and deep familiarity with the Polish and CEE real estate market assures clients of service at the highest level.’

‘Grzegorz Skowroński is a resourceful, solution-driven industry specialist and he has an exceptional ability to cope with complex tasks and challenges.’

‘Grzegorz Skowroński is very knowledgeable, commercial, and someone who looks to understand the arguments and to find solutions.’

‘Bartosz Kopik is an experienced and reliable lawyer.’

‘Aleksandra Jach is a dedicated, professional, and client-oriented lawyer.’

‘Good experience, availability, knowledge, and business attitude.’

‘Filip Badziak is willing to go the extra mile to make sure the client’s interests are put first.’

‘A very efficient and well organised team that is focused on the client and quickly delivers results.’

‘The high standard of work remains unchanged. Clients’ needs are addressed impeccably and on time, and they always do extensive research and present the  most suitable and elegant solutions to cases.’

‘They are a very involved team with good understanding of client needs.’

‘A good team of professional advisers.’

‘They are personable and make you feel important. They always have answers to questions.’

‘They really care about their clients and make them feel taken care of. They are there to answer any questions one may have.’

‘Igor Bąkowski is a very competent attorney. He is not afraid of working hard to solve a problem. His client-oriented approach is visible in everyday work.’

‘Igor Bąkowski has an amazing set of skills and experience in the field of real estate law.’

‘High level of professionalism and very high levels of negotiation skills.’

‘Katarzyna Dębińska-Pietrzyk is outstanding.’

‘JDP’s main assets are their proactive approach, understanding of client needs, and their business savviness. They deliver excellent advice and work is always done on time.’

‘A very open and friendly team and still highly professional. The main feature that distinguishes them from other lawyers is their ability to explain complex topics in a very simple way.’

‘Availability, willingness to learn, readiness for discussion, and an ability to communicate with a lot of different people.’

‘The team has permanent availability and years of experience.’

‘Michał Urbański is always available for client questions. He is very experienced and provides thoughtful advice. Every legal product he provides is smart and takes all relevant circumstances into account, including commercial issues.’

‘Michał Urbański puts his clients first, responding to their needs and efficiently managing the time. He has an in-depth understanding of real estate law, experience, and a solution-oriented approach.’

‘Michał Urbański is a pleasure to work with. He is very cooperative and business and solution oriented.’

‘Maciej Chrzan is an outstanding real estate lawyer with a deep knowledge of the Polish real estate market.’

‘The level of expertise, the range of the services, their responsiveness, and professional experience are all strengths of the team.’

‘Effective communication, responsiveness, and a focus on the goal.’

‘Unique knowledge and individual approach to the client and solving difficult issues.’

‘They always provide professional and very timely support, even when it requires support outside of their standard working hours.’

‘Radosław Waszkiewicz and Piotr Srebro have great knowledge in their relevant disciplines, they speak fluent English, and any document created by them is written perfectly.’

‘Radosław Waszkiewicz and Bartłomiej Dębski both have great knowledge and experience.’

‘Bartłomiej Dębski provides unique solutions to the complicated sale of land projects, helping not only to draft the agreement, but also advising on administrative proceedings required in the process.’

‘They tailor their service to the clients’ needs and follow them during the entire process. They are agile and flexible.’

‘The team always has a solution to any problems or challenges they are confronted with; they find a way to manage it in the best way for the customer.’

‘A very motivated team operating in many areas. They are a very good support when working with foreign clients.’

‘The team focuses on the problem and seeks solutions without wasting time.’

‘High-level service, high qualifications and knowledge, extensive experience, great flexibility during cooperation, transparency of cooperation, and precise information provided.’

‘Maciej Król is a very professional, supportive, and flexible person.’

‘Filip Mroczkowski as an excellent professional who is very much involved in his clients’ businesses and provides an excellent client experience.’

‘Piotr Olearczyk has very high competences, very extensive knowledge, and takes care of every smallest detail during transactions.’

‘They know commercial aspects of the business well and make transactions go fast and smoothly.’

‘Very professional, strong focus on closing a deal, and very responsive.’

‘Katarzyna Sulimierska is client oriented, extremely competent, and straight-to-the-point.’

‘The WC team in Poland is very capable and experienced in real estate. It provides very quick feedback when trying to find the best solutions for its clients.’

‘Katarzyna Czwartosz-Liber is always very quick in turning around documents and provides very swift responses and feedback, as well as constructive thinking about issues. Furthermore, not only is she an excellent lawyer, but she is also business oriented, which is a huge advantage for clients.’

‘Paulina Walczak is very bright and responsive.’

‘The team is not only a trusted advisor, but also a business partner that can help you build up and grow your business.’

‘They build very good relationships with the customer that are based on trust and professionalism. The level of knowledge is outstanding and they always go the extra mile to support their clients.’

‘Always treat their clients with a personal touch, focusing on their needs, not just on the law.’

‘Very professional approach. Clearly they have a lot of experience in the field.’

‘Marcin Wojtasik is a person who stands out from the competition with an individual approach, accessibility, good work culture and organisation of work.’

‘Marcin Wojtasik is an excellent advisor.’

‘Marcin Wojtasik has perfect communication in English, taking the lead in discussions with landlords, and debriefing after every meeting.’

‘Marcin Wojtasik is very professional, delivering high-profile services.’

‘The firm is a very professional entity. It has extensive knowledge and experience, and clients receive professional answers to all inquiries.’

‘The lawyers are always available, quickly provide answers and information, and professionally prepare documents.’