Corporate/Commercial/M&A
Deals
- 1. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised Schmitz Cargobull AG on its strategic entry into Polish company GT Trailers sp. z o.o. through a multi-phase investment process. Instead of acquiring shares from existing shareholders, the client joined the target by subscribing for new shares in a capital increase and acquired a 48% stake with substantial governance rights. Schmitz Cargobull AG is a German manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers and truck cabs that is the European market leader in this sector.
- 2. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised INVESTIKA on several cross border and domestic restructuring projects, including unique projects transferring the registered offices of three European companies (Societas Europaea), which were among the first on the market in Poland. The recent project concerned domestic merger of three (3) companies by transferring the assets of two (2) Polish companies Łużycka Park Investment sp. z o.o. and Łużycka Plus Investment sp. z o.o. to Luzycka SE, a European public limited-liability company (Societas Europaea). INVESTIKA, investiční společnost, a.s. is a major and 100% Czech-owned investment company licensed by the Czech National Bank to manage and administer investment funds.
11. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised companies from the Sabowind GmbH group on two related transactions involving the disposal of renewable energy assets and operational activities to investors from the Eurowind Energy group.
The Sabowind Group specialises in the design, construction, servicing and operational management of wind and photovoltaic farms in Poland and Germany.
The first transaction concerned the sale to Eurowind Energy sp. z o.o. of a portfolio of photovoltaic and wind farm projects at an early stage of development in Poland. The second transaction involved the sale of 100% of the shares in Windenerg Eksploatacja sp. z o.o. to EUROWIND ENERGY A/S, a Danish investor. The target company owns and operates six wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 12.3 MW.
- 12. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised WB Electronics S.A., the largest private arms equipment manufacturer in Poland, in connection with a squeeze-out process carried out in one of its subsidiary companies.
3. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised Tri Star Technology Group on the acquisition of Sprick Rowery, a Polish bicycle manufacturer linked to the e-bike operations of Prophete In Moving GmbH, as part of the client’s expansion of its industrial footprint in Central Europe.
Tri Star Technology Group is a global security technology manufacturer active in Europe, North America and Asia.
The transaction involved the 100% acquisition of shares in the family-owned Polish target, combined with the acquisition of key real estate assets essential to its manufacturing operations. The target, as a Polish entity, was subject to insolvency proceedings initiated under German law, which added a restructuring dimension to the transaction involving distressed assets.
4. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised Schawk Poland on a transaction involving the acquisition of assets from Sauressig Polska sp. z o.o. and an intra-group share acquisition.
Schawk Poland is a member of the Matthews International Corporation Group and operates in Poland in the field of production of printing elements and digital image processing using graphic design software.
5. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised Jet 3 SICAV a.s. on the acquisition of a majority stake in Jutrzenka Dobre Miasto sp. z o.o. and Warmila sp. z o.o., sister companies and among the most dynamically growing confectionery manufacturers in Poland.
Jet 3 SICAV a.s. is a Czech private equity fund and part of the Jet Investment Group, focused on investment opportunities in the manufacturing sector across Central Europe.
6. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised the shareholders of Sempire Europe on their exit through the sale of a 40% stake in the company to Shoper S.A., a company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
The mandate covered both the structuring and execution of the transaction. Following the closing of the deal in September 2025, Shoper became the sole shareholder of Sempire Europe, holding 100% of its share capital.
The transaction constituted the second stage of the investment, following the first stage completed in May 2022, when Shoper acquired a 60% stake in Sempire Europe. Baker Tilly Legal Poland also advised the sellers in the first stage of the transaction.
7. Baker Tilly Legal Poland represented the majority shareholders of Creditreform Polska sp. z o.o., Dana Ruppert-Vogt and E.V. Inkasso und Beteiligungsgesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, in a corporate dispute with a minority shareholder.
The mandate included strategic advisory in a complex shareholder dispute, covering issues related to corporate governance and control of the company.
The team also represented the company in related court proceedings in Poland and coordinated with the U.S.-based law firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP on cross-border legal matters connected with the dispute.
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8. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised the TEDi Group on ongoing corporate governance and regulatory matters relating to its Polish subsidiaries.
The TEDi Group is one of the leading companies in the household essentials retail sector, operating over 3,200 stores across 15 European countries, including around 200 stores in Poland, with the potential of the Polish market estimated at over 800 TEDi stores. TEDi Sieć Handlowa sp. z o.o. and Stargard Logistic sp. z o.o. are part of the TEDi Group.
9. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised Nautic Sales Alliance GmbH on the acquisition of a 70% stake in a yacht charter business.
Nautic Sales Alliance GmbH, with its registered office in Hartberg, Austria, operates in the yacht sales sector and is part of the Nautic Alliance Group, which includes companies specializing in various nautical services, including yacht management and charter services.
10. Baker Tilly Legal Poland advised UAB „Grigeo Hygiene“ on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Huchtemeier Papier GmbH.
UAB „Grigeo Hygiene“ is a subsidiary of Grigeo Group AB, one of the largest paper and wood industry groups in the Baltic States. The target, Huchtemeier Papier GmbH, is a family-owned company based in Dortmund, supplying hygiene paper, napkins and paper raw materials, and operating in Germany, Austria and Poland.
Team Services
BAKER TILLY LEGAL POLAND CORPORATE, COMMERCIAL, M&A PRACTICE
Baker Tilly Legal Poland’s Corporate and M&A Department advises on complex mid-market transactions, as well as corporate and restructuring matters across Poland and the CEE region. The team represents institutional and private clients, including private equity funds and family offices, often in cross-border settings.
The practice operates within an integrated advisory platform together with Baker Tilly TPA and TPA Poland, enabling coordinated legal, tax and financial support. As part of the Baker Tilly International Group, the team handles multijurisdictional transactions and applies sector-specific expertise to complex mandates.
Core Strengths
- End-to-End M&A Advisory: Comprehensive support throughout the transaction lifecycle, from structuring and due diligence to negotiation, signing, closing and post-transaction integration.
- Cross-Border Transactions: Strong track record in deals and restructurings involving multiple jurisdictions, supported by close cooperation within the Baker Tilly International Legal Group.
- Strategic Corporate Advice: Ongoing counsel on corporate governance, group restructurings and complex commercial contracts.
Industry Sector Focus
We are particularly active in:
- Retail (food & non-food)
- Logistics & transportation
- Renewable energy
- E-mobility
- IT & digital services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate investment & development
Client Base
We represent a broad spectrum of clients – from multinational corporations and international private equity houses to high-growth entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses and individual investors. Our client base includes companies operating in Poland and the wider CEE region, as well as strategic buyers and funds involved in cross-border transactions.
Recent clients include Schmitz Cargobull, Progroup, WB Electronics, Tri Star Technology Group, INVESTIKA, Alkyon Partners, Jet Investment, TPA Poland, Azelis Poland, PKO Leasing, companies from the Sabowind GmbH group and UAB „Grigeo Hygiene“,CMDM S.A. (Matignon Group), alongside other leading Polish, European and global market players.