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B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba Offices
Czerniakowska 87A
Warsaw
00-718 Warsaw
Poland
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B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba > The Legal 500 Rankings
Poland > White-collar crime Tier 2
B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba is particularly active in criminal litigation, especially cases involving allegations of fraud. The business criminal litigation team is led by co-founder of the firm and arbitrator Bartłomiej Jankowski; he has significant experience advising clients on the liability of members of commercial companies, as well as on anti-corruption issues concerning international companies. Counsel Anna Grochowska–Wasilewska is another core member of the team who often acts on behalf of defendants, and is well versed in matters relating to actions which are detrimental to the company, and money laundering.Practice head(s):
Bartłomiej Jankowski
Other key lawyers:
Anna Grochowska–Wasilewska; Edyta Zalewska
Testimonials
‘The team is super cooperative, fast-learning, and very objective. They are pro-active in learning and keeping up with the needs of the case.’
‘They are able to look beyond the case file and expand their horizons to a global, industry-wide perspective, integrating the intricacies of the world’s political and economic situation, while making accurate judgements about the progress of the case.’
‘Bartłomiej Jankowski and his team are able to persevere when cases are in an extremely desperate situation. Their optimism and objective analysis gives not only trust and hope to the client, but also a sense of humanity that encourages the client and the legal team to work actively together to make things better.’
Work highlights
- Representing a Palestinian Guantanamo Bay detainee in criminal proceedings regarding illegal CIA Black Sites and the use of torture.
- Defending a former manager at global telecoms company Huawei, who was arrested in Poland on charges of alleged spying.
- Defending Andrzej Jakubiak, who together with his deputy and five other officials from the Polish Financial Supervision Authority were accused of alleged negligence while in service.
Poland > Construction Tier 3
The construction team at B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba supports public authorities, municipalities and private businesses throughout the lifecycle of projects involving transport, power and urban regeneration. Its work ranges from advising on the drafting of tender and project documentation to representing clients in dispute proceedings with subcontractors, employers, and public bodies. Kraków-based public procurement specialist Paweł Gunia leads the team alongside senior partner Rafał Zieba, who is based in Warsaw. Another key group member is of counsel and real estate lawyer Krzysztof Marzyński.
Practice head(s):
Paweł Gunia; Rafał Zięba
Other key lawyers:
Jacek Mizgier; Krzysztof Marzyński
Key clients
OHL ŽS a.s. in Brno
ZUE S.A. in Cracow
Swietelsky Baugesellschaft m.b.H. in Linz
Teknokon Grup
Johnson Matthey PLC
Mace Group & Mace Polska sp. z o. o.
BÖGL a KRÝSL k.s.
Drogi i Mosty Cieszyn sp. z o. o.
IceMos Technology
CB Engineering
Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited
Tauron Polska Energia
Work highlights
- Advising Johnson Matthey on its multimillion-Euro investment in a new factory for its ‘Battery Materials’ division in Konin.
- Advising a consortium comprising of OHL ŽS a.s., ZUE S.A. and Swietelsky Baugesellschaft m.b.H. regarding a significant rail modernisation project.
Poland > Private equity Tier 3
B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba is best known for assisting with technology-related deals across Poland and the wider CEE region, and has a successful recent track record operating in the area of convergence between venture capital and private equity investments. Away from transactional work, the firm is also very active in the fund formation space. Rafał Stroiński - whose client base spans buyers, sellers and targets - heads up the practice.Practice head(s):
Rafał Stroiński
Other key lawyers:
Aleksandra Polak; Agnieszka Hajos-Iwańska; George Havaris
Testimonials
‘Very good understanding of clients’ goals.’
‘Rafał Stroiński has an adaptive approach which allows for quick and effective work.’
‘Insightful and helpful. Very good understanding of legal and business matters.’
‘Aleksandra Polak and Rafał Stroiński are both are very good lawyers who I can recommenend to others.’
Key clients
PKO VC
Barings BDC Inc.
Fidiasz EVC
KnowledgeHub
Apis Venture sp. z o.o.
Life Science Innovation Fund
Learn Capital
Next Road Ventures
RKK VC
Pinova Capital
PGNiG Ventures
Paine Schwartz Partners
Stability Capital
Abris Capital
TPG Capital
Resource Partners
Francisco Partners
PFR TFI
Partners Group
Goldman Sachs
Kennet Partners
Tar Heel Capital
Work highlights
- Advised US-based venture capital fund Learn Capital on its $80m Series D investment in Polish online learning platform Brainly.
- Advised Barings BDC on its multi-million dollar merger with MVC Capital.
- Advised Stability Capital on the formation of a search fund focused on Poland.
Poland > Real estate Tier 3
B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba‘s real estate practice utilises the strengths of the firm’s corporate, finance, tax, and risk management groups to broaden its offering and advise on commercial real estate transactions. Of recent note is its work assisting new entrants to the Polish market. The group is led by co-founder Rafal Zieba. Other key team members include counsel Agnieszka Wojciechowska, who predominately acts for REITs, real estate funds, private equity funds, and developers, and Andrzej Zając, who acts on both the buy and sell side of transactions.Practice head(s):
Rafał Zięba
Other key lawyers:
Filip Badziak; Agnieszka Wojciechowska; Andrzej Zając; Krzysztof Marzyński;
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Krakbau
Wechta Nieruchomości
Eagle JVCo S.a r.l.
Skanska Residential Development Poland
Skanska Property Poland
Henley Investments
Canal+ Polska
Panattoni Europe
Golub Gethouse
White Star Real Estate
Icon Real Estate
Cordia Management Poland
Focus Estate Fund
Fortress REIT Fund
Bank Pekao S.A.
Echo Investment
Milestone Student Living
Corestate Capital Group
Work highlights
- Advising Henley Investments on the acquisition of its first shopping centre and its entry onto the Polish real estate market with the purchase of Galeria Pestka from a global investment manager.
- Advised Wechta Nieruchomości on the sale of the Szyperska Office Center complex in Poznań.
- Advised Eagle JVCoon its acquisition of a portfolio of purpose-built student housing with around 800 beds including two development sites in Poland.
Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Under the guidance of founding partner Bartlomiej Jankowski, the 'problem solvers' at B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba handle a wide range of disputes - spanning corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration, criminal law and investigations - on behalf of long-standing local and international clients. Human rights cases are a niche specialism; a recent highlight involves representing a private individual following their unjustified detention during a protest against LGBT discrimination in Poland.Practice head(s):
Bartłomiej Jankowski
Other key lawyers:
Roman Iwanski; Edyta Zalewska
Testimonials
‘The team is very organised and focused on business needs. Problem solvers.’
‘High level focus and great at the details. Always bring desired deliverables.’
Key clients
Dantex Sp. z o.o.
Wilcza Sp. K.
BEREA sp. z o. o.
EPP (Echo Polska Properties)
EPP Office – Park Rozwoju sp. z o.o.
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A. (JSW)
BÖGL a KRÝSL k.s.
MACE Polska sp. z o. o.
Aeronautics Ltd.
MACE Polska sp. z o. o.
Work highlights
- Representing human rights activist Elżbieta Podleśna in a number of criminal cases instigated against her by the Prosecutor’s Office and Polish Police.
- Representing non-binary individual Julia (Krem) Miskevich, a citizen of both the United States and Poland, who was caught up in an LGBT protest.
- Representing EPP Office – Park Rozwoju in a lease termination dispute with a company from the furniture sector.
Poland > Banking and finance Tier 6
B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba fields a team of corporate and banking experts, with extensive experience advising on cross-border M&A and financing deals, including secured and unsecured investment grade, leveraged, emerging market and debt transactions. Deals with a real estate element are a particular area of strength. George Havaris jointly heads up the practice with newly-promoted partner Filip Badziak.Practice head(s):
Filip Badziak; George Havaris
Testimonials
‘Very professional, focused, experienced.’
‘Extremely client oriented.’
Key clients
Unidevelopment
Nuveen Real Estate
Raiffeisen Bank Hungary
CIB Bank Hungary
Henley Investment Management
Arcmont Asset Management
Aerosol Service
Bank Pekao S.A.
Goldman Sachs International
Barclays
HSBC
NatWest Markets
B+N Referencia Zrt.
PFR – The Polish Development Fund
Accor Hotels Group
Fortress Reit
Henley Investment
Trinseo
Rubix
Partners for Growth
Work highlights
- Advising Arcmont Asset Management on multi-purpose financing for the acquisition of Bright Maze OY group, a flexible-plastic packaging group based in Finland and Poland.
- Advising Goldman Sachs International, Barclays, HSBC and NatWest Markets – as global coordinators and joint bookrunners – and HSBC and NatWest Markets – as joint bookrunners – on Boparan Finance’s £475m refinancing.
- Advising Raiffeisen Bank Hungary and CIB Bank Hungary, as lenders, on acquisition financing granted to private equity fund Luma Automation with a view to co-financing the acquisition of a Hungarian company within the same business sector.
Poland > Employment
B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba > Firm Profile
We have extensive experience acting in specialized and complex deals and disputes. With an emphasis on client service, we harness knowledge, technology and innovation to improve efficiency and deliver value. Working together as a team is paramount to how we operate, and we firmly believe in working with our clients with common business goals.
We don’t just go beyond law, we go well beyond it, and we live by three core principles:
1. Breaking boundaries – We see ourselves as cutting edge legal advisors and pioneers on the Polish and international legal market. We prefer not to follow, but lead by example.
2. Transforming 2gether – The world around us is changing rapidly. We too aim to transition in line with those changes so that you can be sure to have an advisor that is not just keeping up with transformation, but is ahead of it. We do this as an agile unit, collaborating as a diverse team, and with our clients in a seamless relationship.
3. Law redefined – Law, by its nature, has its historical roots. We challenge the law, the way its practiced and applied with one clear goal – finding the best possible solution. The desire to provide outstanding service underpins everything that we do, and we do it with huge enthusiasm that inspires.
Diversity and inclusion are integral to both our internal and external culture. The legal business is a business made of people, and based on relationships. Diverse relationships lay at the heart of our firm. We are open and transparent about our numbers, our targets and the initiatives we take to promote diversity and inclusion. B2R’s senior lawyers (partners and counsels) is 42% female exhibiting large strides taken to reach its target and noting that 57% of B2R’s (next generation partners) associates are female.
Pro bono and the community: Social responsibility is not just a marketing catchphrase for B2RLaw, but a mission statement that reflects our core values. Though the primary goal of our lawyers is to dedicate themselves to B2R’s business clients, we strongly encourage them to also engage in pro bono work. At B2RLaw we believe that it is our obligation to give back to the community as well as support those that are less fortunate or oppressed. B2RLaw takes great pride whenever its lawyers are recognized for pro bono work, most recently by the Polish Ombudsman.
CEE pioneers | With Poland being the beating heart of the CEE region, we operate not only locally but across the region from our offices in Poland, working closely with trusted local teams. B2RLaw houses a number of foreign qualified lawyers, for the sole reason of building a bridge between Poland, the CEE region, and the wider global market. We assist Polish companies in becoming international companies. On the other hand, we assist international companies and funds to operate and invest in Poland and the wider
CEE region.
Internationally qualified | Many of our Polish lawyers have either practiced or been educated abroad at institutions such as Harvard University, Oxford University, Stanford University and Imperial College, London. We speak a host of different languages.
International partners | We support our clients’ operations worldwide. Where necessary, we can call upon our international network of best-in-class contacts.
Advisory
- Commercial law
- Construction
- Corporate advisory
- Employment
- IP
- Media and technology
- Retail and franchising
- Tax
- Agriculture and agri-food
- Cannabis
Regulatory
- Capital markets
- Competition
- Energy
- Data protection
- Financial services
- FMCG (fast moving consumer goods), food and drink
- Life sciences and healthcare
- Public procurement
- Trade and distribution
Contentious
- Arbitration
- Business criminal litigation
- Competition litigation
- Corporate and commercial
- Litigation
- Employment disputes
- Investigations
- Procurement disputes
- Tax litigation
Transactional
- Corporate and M&A
- Energy and infrastructure
- Equity and debt capital markets
- Finance
- Private equity
- Real estate
- Venture capital
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Marketing Director | Kinga Sobiecka | kinga.sobiecka@b2rlaw.com | +48 660 235 690 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Bogdan Duda | Partner | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Ms Agnieszka Hajos – Iwańska | Partner | Krakow | View Profile |
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Mr George Havaris | Partner | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Mr Roman Iwański | Partner | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Mr Bartlomiej Jankowski | Senior Partner | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Ms Katarzyna Knapik – Pacyga | Counsel | Katowice | View Profile |
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Mr Jakub Kutyła | Senior Associate | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Mr Dawid Malinowski | Senior Associate | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Ms Paulina Milewska – Mróz | Senior Associate | Katowice | View Profile |
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Ms Malwina Niczke – Chmura | Counsel | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Mr Rafał Stroiński | Senior Partner | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Ms Paulina Wyrostek | Counsel | Krakow | View Profile |
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Dr Luiza Wyrębkowska | Counsel | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Mr Andrzej Zając | Partner | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Ms Edyta Zalewska | Partner | Warsaw | View Profile |
Languages
English Polish German Spanish Portuguese French Italian Greek Ukrainian Chinese RussianMemberships
The International Lawyers Network Interact Law The Polish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce Greener Litigation Project Polskie Stowarzyszenie Inwestorów Kapitałowych Ukraine Justice AllianceClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Claus Trillingsgaard
COMPANY/FIRM: Keyloop
TESTIMONIAL: B2RLaw has been playing an active and instrumental role in realizing our ambition to establish a strong brand equity and presence in one of the most competitive software engineering hubs in the world. Their deep insight in Polish corporate, employment, real estate and general commercial law has given us an edge in finding the right solutions from day zero. It’s a pleasure to work with empathetic, dedicated and solution-oriented professionals from a legal partner that doesn’t just point out risks, but proactively helps to address them and even turns some into opportunities.
CLIENT: Mariusz Koperek
COMPANY/FIRM: Lantmannen Unibake Poland
TESTIMONIAL: The legal advice provided by B2RLaw has been professionally performed, in a manner which corresponds to our needs and business challenges.
CLIENT: Agnieszka Gotlibowska Horszczak
COMPANY/FIRM: Canal+ Polska
TESTIMONIAL: I believe that the high standard of legal expertise provided by B2RLaw law firm is guaranteed by the broad expertise and experience of their lawyers.
CLIENT: Karolina Sulma
COMPANY/FIRM: Skanska Property Poland
TESTIMONIAL: B2RLaw’s lawyers have provided to Skanska Property Poland sp. z o.o. permanent comprehensive legal services, in particular in relation to construction, real estate law, as well as in relation to administrative proceedings. We are very pleased to have had the opportunity of cooperating with the team of B2RLaw for several years now, and we believe that the high quality of legal advice that they provide is guaranteed by the qualifications of the lawyers from their firm.
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COMPANY/FIRM:
TESTIMONIAL: ‘Strong young and innovative team, hungry and keen to delivery – really impressed.’
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TESTIMONIAL: ‘Very motivated team led by an experienced M&A and PE expert – Rafał Stroiński.’
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TESTIMONIAL: ‘Rafał Stroiński is great with clients and has extensive experience in PE deals.’
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TESTIMONIAL: ‘It is a large team with a strong early stage VC practice, litigation, real estate.’
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TESTIMONIAL: ‘They are knowledgeable and practical in their approach.’
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TESTIMONIAL: ‘Bartłomiej Jankowski is a leader in the dispute resolution practice of B2R Law.‘
Diversity
B2RLaw’s Socially responsible
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are integral to both our internal and external culture. The legal business is a business made of people, and based on relationships. Diverse relationships lay at the heart of our firm. We are open and transparent about our numbers, our targets and the initiatives we take to promote diversity and inclusion. We have set a clear target to have a partnership made up of at least 40% females by the end of 2022.
Pro Bono & The Community
Social responsibility is not just a marketing catchphrase for B2RLaw, but a mission statement that reflects our core values. Though the primary goal of our lawyers is to dedicate themselves to B2R’s business clients, we strongly encourage them to also engage in pro bono work. At B2RLaw we believe that it is our obligation to give back to the community as well as support those that are less fortunate or oppressed. B2RLaw takes great pride whenever its lawyers are recognized for pro bono work, most recently by the Polish Ombudsman.