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Poland > Capital markets Tier 1

Marcin Studniarek chairs the ‘exceptionally experienced’ capital markets practice at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k., which advises on both ECM and DCM transactions, including IPOs, secondary equity offerings, and share tender offers, as well as EMTNs and high-yield and covered bonds. Its impressive client roster consists of clients with global equity offerings and bond issues. The practice also benefits from the ability to utilise the firm’s debt finance practice, led by Grzegorz Abram. Rafał Kamiński and Bartosz Smardzewski are notable names, with the former possessing expertise in the law of joint-stock companies, and the latter being active in EMTN programmes and mortgage covered bond issues. In team news, January 2023 say the promotion of Monika Dużyńska to partner.

Practice head(s):

Marcin Studniarek

Other key lawyers:

Rafał Kamiński; Andrzej Sutkowski; Bartosz Smardzewski; Monika Dużyńska; Grzegorz Abram

Testimonials

‘An exceptionally experienced team with a very good understanding of the business environment and commercial issues.’

‘Andrzej Sutkowski demonstrates a very good understanding of business issues and is a great support for the client, not only in legal, but also business matters.’

‘Unrivalled experienced in M&A and capital markets. The go-to address for holistic advice.’

‘They combine top-notch legal advice with commercial soundness. They act as holistic advisors, ensuring transactions are robust, not only from a legal standpoint. In particular, Rafał Kamiński, whose presence in a particular transaction ensures one can sleep well, should be mentioned. He relentlessly searches for innovative solutions, is 100% focused on the transaction and fully involved.’

‘Excellent team of professionals combining legal knowledge, business approach and deep understanding of ECM transactions. One of the best law firms to work with on capital markets transactions.’

‘Monika Dużyńska has a practical and calm approach, attention to detail, and dedication.’

‘Rafał Kamiński is a fine negotiator with extremely broad experience and a client-oriented approach.’

‘Bartosz Smardzewski is a skilled lawyer and fine negotiator, focused on understanding business needs and finding the best way to achieve them.’

Key clients

STS Holding

Columbus Energy

Citigroup Global Markets Europe

ORLEN

W.A.G payment solutions

CCC

ATAL

XTB and XX ZW Investment Group

The State Treasury of the Republic of Poland

PKO Bank Hipoteczny

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki

R.Power

PKO Bank Polski

Pekao Investment Banking

Banco Santander

Erste Group Bank

Société Générale

UniCredit Bank

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

Work highlights

  • Advised STS Holding and its majority shareholders on the sale of all their shares in the company to Entain Holdings CEE.
  • Advised Columbus Energy on the admission and listing of all the company’s shares on the Warsaw Stock Exchange main market and transfer of the shares from the NewConnect alternative market.
  • Advised the State Treasury of the Republic of Poland, represented by the Minister of Finance, on two bond issuances of $8bn.

Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.‘s offering encompasses support with high-profile Polish and cross-border M&A transactions, as well as inbound and outbound investments. Other areas of expertise for the group include demergers, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and equity investments. Sectors of interest for the team include oil and gas, infrastructure, TMT, real estate, and logistics, amongst others. Marcin Studniarek chairs the group with decades of experience advising public and private companies, investors, and financial institutions. Marek Sawicki is active in both inbound and outbound transactions, and of counsel Aneta Maria Hajska is also notable.

Practice head(s):

Marcin Studniarek

Other key lawyers:

Maciej Zalewski; Aneta Maria Hajska; Marek Sawicki; Małgorzata Paśnik; Rafał Kamiński; Klaudia Malczewska

Key clients

STS Holding

Towarzystwo Finansowe Silesia

Citigroup Global Markets Europe

W.A.G payment solutions

Play Group

MidEuropa

Grupa Pracuj

EV Metals Group

Impel

ORLEN Synthos Green Energy

Hanwha Aerospace

Korea Aerospace Industries

ORLEN VC

Catella

Greenman

GLP

Work highlights

  • Advised STS Holding and its majority shareholders on the sale of all their shares in the company to Entain Holdings CEE.
  • Advised W.A.G payment solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eurowag, on the €306m acquisition of Grupa Inelo from Innova Capital, European Telematics Holding and certain other vendors.
  • Advised Citigroup Global Markets Europe, as financial advisor to ORLEN, on ORLEN’s two mergers, first with Grupa Lotos, and second with PGNiG.

Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 2

White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.‘s enviable client roster includes top financial institutions, major corporations, sovereign governments, executives, and directors, and the team is well equipped to represent them before a wide range of trial, appellate, regulatory and alternative dispute resolution authorities. The team also boasts ‘an unrivalled global network and is able to draw on vast international experience’ to provide domestic and international support to clients in their contentious mandates. Practice head Michał Subocz is praised as ‘one of the best litigation lawyers in Poland’, and he is ably supported by Jakub Wołkowicz, who has expertise in arbitration cases surrounding infrastructure projects and M&A transactions. Karolina Brzeska is notable for her expertise in the energy sector.

Practice head(s):

Michał Subocz

Other key lawyers:

Jakub Wołkowicz; Aleksandra Oziemska; Karolina Brzeska; Jakub Żelazny

Testimonials

‘Well-organised specialists in their fields. Excellent cooperation with the client.’

‘Very reliable approach to the subject. The W&C team handles our disputes comprehensively, and each lawsuit, written or oral, is a separate project that is very solidly planned.’

‘Jakub Wołkowicz performs his role in an exemplary manner. The entire commissioned tasks are always on time, and prepared at the highest level. In discussions regarding planned projects, he always has interesting ideas and is able to reasonably defend the presented recommendations.’

‘We are extremely pleased with the exceptional service provided by White & Case. Their expertise, responsiveness, and dedication to our case were truly outstanding. It’s been a pleasure working with their team, and we highly recommend their legal services.’

‘We are thoroughly impressed with the services provided by White & Case. Their team’s exceptional professionalism, in-depth expertise, and dedication to our case were instrumental in achieving successful outcomes. We extend our sincere gratitude for their outstanding legal support.’

‘We have a relationship with White & Case’s dispute resolution practice in Warsaw. The team has an unrivalled global network and is able to draw on vast international experience. They are very practical and business-oriented, thanks to which they quickly translate the legal framework into the reality of the dispute and the client’s needs. It is smooth and easy to work with them.’

‘Michał Subocz is brilliant and quickly reads in between the lines, thanks to which in no time he gets to the crux of the dispute and offers premium advice. As an effective problem-solver, he takes a load off our minds. He is one of the best litigation lawyers in Poland.’

‘Karolina Brzeska is excellent, extremely sophisticated and knowledgeable. She instantly grasps the business dynamics and its peculiarities, and, therefore, also our needs as a client. With these in mind, she effectively comes up with a genuine dispute strategy that covers all possible solutions and risk descriptions so we can make informed decisions. She is very resourceful and finds tactics to win cases.’

Key clients

Acciona Construcción S.A.

Generali Real Estate

Mostostal Power Development sp. z o.o.

Mostostal Warszawa S.A.

PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna S.A.

WeBuild S.p.A.

Jan De Nul N.V.

Sacyr S.A.

Grupo Unidos por el Canal, S.A.

Work highlights

  • Represented a consortium consisting of Sacyr, S.A. (Spain), Salini Impregilo S.p.A. (Italy), and Jan De Nul N.V. (Belgium) in a dispute with the Panama Canal Authority in connection with the expansion of the Panama Canal at a cost of $5.5bn.
  • Represented MPD, a subsidiary of Mostostal Warszawa S.A., in two disputes against Sarens relating to the PLN11.6bn construction of two power blocks in Brzezie near Opole.
  • Represented PGE GiEK in court proceedings initiated by ClientEarth, who filed a statement of claim against the client, which runs a lignite coal mine and power plant located in Bełchatów.

Poland > Investment funds Tier 2

Poland > Private equity Tier 2

White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.‘s private equity offering falls within the firm’s corporate, M&A, and capital markets department, headed by office executive partner Marcin Studniarek. The team has demonstrable experience advising on small, mid-sized, and large transactions for clients situated across Poland and Europe, with both domestic and cross-border expertise. Spanning fund formation, acquisitions, portfolio management, and exit strategies, the practice’s offering is broad ranging. Marek Sawicki is another notable name, with substantial knowledge surrounding both the public and private sectors.

Practice head(s):

Marcin Studniarek

Other key lawyers:

Marek Sawicki; Rafał Kamiński; Maciej Zalewski; Aneta Hajska

Key clients

STS Holding

Towarzystwo Finansowe Silesia

MidEuropa

Play Group

Impel

ORLEN VC

Catella

Work highlights

  • Advised STS Holding, a major sports-betting operator in Poland listed on the WSE, and its majority shareholders on the sale of all their shares in the company to Entain Holdings CEE.

Poland > Competition/antitrust Tier 3

The competition and antitrust group at White & Case LLP provides advice to clients from a range of sectors, including the TMT, IT, financial, and oil and gas industries. Its offering includes representation in both Polish and EU antitrust investigations, as well as assistance with merger control, state aid, and compliance matters. Jakub Gubański leads the team with the assistance of Katarzyna Czapracka, who divides her time between the firm’s Warsaw and Brussels offices.

Practice head(s):

Jakub Gubański; Katarzyna Czapracka

Other key lawyers:

Iwo Małobęcki; Maciej Gac

Testimonials

‘Strong experience in the European antitrust law regime.’

‘Very prompt response, good strategy, and practical solutions meeting commercial needs.’

‘White & Case offers deep legal expertise combined with commercial understanding. Trusted and reliable advice always.’

‘Katarzyna Czapracka is a highly commercial and effective lawyer. She understand the telecoms and media industry and how competition policy plays out in this sector. She takes the time to understand what her clients need and to see how to apply the law to their advantage.’

‘Always reachable with a solutions-driven approach and a true sense of delivering the best for their client.’

‘Iwo Małobęcki and Jakub Gubański are both willing to lend themselves to assist the client with understanding the rationale for the most pragmatic approach to competition filing, so that this work stream is tackled with minimum disruption for the deal teams.’

Key clients

Synthos Group

STS Holding

Play Group

Liberty Global

Citigroup Global Markets Europe

Synthos Green Energy

W.A.G payment solutions

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

ALD Automotive

Better Energy

Mexichem Fluor

Toyota Industries Corporation

Grupa Pracuj

MidEuropa

RTL Group

CTP Group

Schneider Electric

Work highlights

  • Represented Synthos in the European Commission’s cartel case relating to the arrangements between six buyers of styrene monomer.
  • Advised Citigroup Global Markets Europe, acting as the financial advisor to ORLEN, on antitrust issues concerning ORLEN’s two mergers with Grupa Lotos and PGNiG.
  • Advised STS Holding and its majority shareholders on the sale of all their shares in the company to Entain Holdings CEE.

Poland > Construction Tier 3

Ideally situated within the firm's globally-integrated network, the construction team at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. is well equipped to advise on regulatory compliance, contracts, and construction financing matters across the commercial, energy, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. Contentious mandates are another strength of the team, and it is regularly involved in high-profile and complex negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and litigations. The client roster includes some of largest international investors, developers, and commercial property owners in the market. Key names to note include Maciej Zalewski, head of the real estate practice; seasoned arbitrators and litigators Michał Subocz and Jakub Wołkowicz; and debt finance expert Grzegorz Abram.

Practice head(s):

Maciej Zalewski; Michał Subocz; Jakub Wołkowicz; Grzegorz Abram

Key clients

Acciona Construcción S.A.

Develia S.A.

mBank S.A.

Mostostal Power Development sp. z o.o.

Mostostal Warszawa S.A.

Spravia sp. z o.o. (formerly: Budimex Nieruchomości sp. z o.o.)

The CTP Group

Towarzystwo Finansowe Silesia (TF Silesia)

Waseca, Newbridge Włocławek and Newbridge Namysłów

WeBuild S.p.A., Jan De Nul N.V., Sacyr S.A., Grupo Unidos por el Canal, S.A.

Work highlights

  • Representing a consortium consisting of Sacyr, S.A., WeBuild S.p.A. and Jan De Nul N.V. in a dispute with the Panama Canal Authority in connection with the expansion of the Panama Canal at a cost of $5.5bn.
  • Advising Towarzystwo Finansowe Silesia on signing a preliminary agreement with Centralny Port Komunikacyjny concerning the sale of a package of the shares held by the client in Torpol, a railroad infrastructure contractor listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
  • Advising mBank S.A., acting as the arranger, on the establishment of bonds issue programs for the following blue-chip construction companies: (i) Develia S.A., (ii) Archicom S.A. and (iii) Marvipol Development S.A., and subsequent bonds issuances under each of the updated programs.

Poland > Real estate Tier 3

White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. is considered a go-to team for leading developers, investors, owners and property managers, advising on a range of issues which include construction, development, purchase, sale, financing, and asset management of real estate assets. The ‘professional and highly experienced’ team frequently collaborates with the firm’s international network, as well as with its corporate and M&A teams, thereby expertly handling cross-border real estate cases. Maciej Zalewski leads the team, which also includes newly-promoted partner Katarzyna Czwartosz-Liber, commended by a client for her ‘pro-business thinking’. Other key names to note include Paulina Walczak, Michał Plich and Maciej Zalewski.

Practice head(s):

Maciej Zalewski

Other key lawyers:

Katarzyna Czwartosz-Liber; Paulina Walczak; Michał Plich; Maciej Zalewski

Testimonials

‘Very high sense of responsibility, available 24/7, extensive experience in the real estate field, pro-business thinking.’

‘Katarzyna Czwartosz-Liber is a very experienced real estate lawyer, who always knows all the details of the transaction and is very much involved in the process. She has also very pro-business thinking meaning that she can distinguish what is important for the client and what is not. Moreover, she is a very good negotiator.’

‘Paulina Walczak – very auspicious young real estate lawyer. Paulina is very organized, diligent and knows all the details in the transaction.’

‘Responsive, professional and highly experienced team.’

‘Michał Plich is very responsive and proactive.’

‘Maciej Zalewski – vast range of experience, always helps with any difficult problem.’

‘Katarzyna Czwartosz-Liber: responsive, experienced, reliable.’

Key clients

CTP Group

Advanced Power Solutions (part of Aurelius Group)

GLP Group

REICO ČS LONG LEASE

Catella

PPF Group

EC Investments

Greenman Partners

Skanska Property Poland

NE Property (NEPI Rockcastle)

LaSalle Investment Management

mBank

Work highlights

  • Advised CTP Group on the acquisition of a real estate portfolio from 7R, with the potential to develop 1.2m square metres of gross leasable area in logistics and industrial real estate.
  • Advised Advanced Power Solutions, a subsidiary of Aurelius Group, on the sale of a consumer battery manufacturing facility in Gniezno to REICO ČS Long Lease, a fund managed by REICO ČS, in a sale and leaseback deal.
  • Advising CTP Group on the acquisition of greenfield plots and construction issues connected with the development of the second phase of CTPark Warsaw East located in Kobyłka near Warsaw.

Poland > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.‘s team frequently handles corporate and financial restructuring transactions, multi-jurisdictional insolvencies, and debtor and creditor-related disputes. Its client roster includes multinational corporations, financial institutions, and insolvency practitioners. Restructuring distressed businesses is another core area of expertise for the group. Practice head Grzegorz Abram ‘has a wealth of knowledge and experience’ and acts on both the lender and debtor side.

Practice head(s):

Grzegorz Abram

Other key lawyers:

Paweł Zagórski; Kinga Duszyk

Testimonials

‘Grzegorz Abram has a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as exceptional communication and negotiation skills, which enable him to provide the client with great comfort and support during the transaction.’

‘White & Case deserves praise and appreciation for its professional support in the area of financial restructuring.’

Key clients

Credendo – Excess & Surety S.A.

Generali Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.

Korporacja Ubezpieczeń Kredytów Eksportowych S.A.

Sopockie Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń Ergo Hestia S.A.

Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń S.A.

Uniqua Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A

Interrisk Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.

Vienna Insurance Group

Adler Group

Generali Real Estate

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A.

JSW Koks S.A.

mBank S.A.

Santander Bank Polska S.A.

BNP Paribas Bank S.A.

NextBike GmbH

Tier Mobility GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised a syndicate of insurers on the restructuring of the PLN1bn financial debt of Trakcja PRKiI S.A. and its subsidiaries.
  • Advised mBank S.A. on the restructuring of the financial indebtedness of OT Logistics S.A.
  • Advising mBank S.A., acting as the lender and the bondholder, on the restructuring and enforcement of the financial indebtedness of Capitea S.A. and Centauris 2 NSFIZ.

Poland > Banking and finance Tier 4

At White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k., large commercial banks are counted among the firm's key clients, and it assists them with Polish and international banking matters. The group’s offering is wide ranging, and includes advice on acquisition finance, asset-based lending, and financial restructuring and insolvency matters. Project and infrastructure finance, real estate finance, structured finance and derivatives, as well as sustainable finance projects, are also strong capabilities of the practice. At the helm of the practice, Grzegorz Abram has expertise in debt financing transactions.

Practice head(s):

Grzegorz Abram

Other key lawyers:

Paweł Zagórski; Joanna Misztal-Dzitko; Roksana Kałużna-Bałazy; Marlena Skowrońska; Mateusz Dyduch

Testimonials

‘The team has extensive experience and knowledge. They can easily guide clients through the most complex transaction structures and clearly explain the advantages and disadvantages of a particular solution. They have a personalised approach to clients and are highly responsive, which is essential when working on transactions with tight deadlines.’

‘Grzegorz Abram, head of the practice, has extensive knowledge and experience, as well as exceptional negotiation skills, which enable him to provide the client with great comfort and support during the transaction.’

‘Marlena Skowrońska is extremely responsive and always meets agreed deadlines.’

‘Comprehensive service, complementary and business approach to the client and each transaction, good contact and a proven team.’

‘Paweł Zagórski, Mateusz Dyduch and Grzegorz Abram are all the people I worked with and they had exceptional industry knowledge, experience in transactions carried out with their participation, and a client-oriented approach.’

‘Good cooperation.’

‘A very knowledgeable and experienced team that delivers value across the board. Extremely approachable and dedicated.’

‘Paweł Zagórski combines technical excellence with brilliant transaction management skills. He is reliable, hands-on and the kind of lawyer that makes you feel you’re in good hands.’

Key clients

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego

Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A.

DNB Bank ASA

BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.

Credit Agricole Bank Polska S.A.

Alior Bank S.A.

Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A.

Bank Pekao S.A.

Barclays Bank PLC

BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.

Cerrad Group

CTP Invest, spol. s r. o.

Develia S.A.

EOS Poland sp. z o.o.

Fasanara Capital

Generali Real Estate

GLP

Grupa Pracuj S.A.

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A.

Jastrzębskie Zakłady Remontowe sp. z o.o.

JSW Koks S.A.

Louvre Hotels Group

mBank S.A.

Orlen S.A.

Polski Fundusz Rozwoju

Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski S.A.

Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe

PZU S.A.

R.Power S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A. on a PLN1.65bn financing under the sustainability-linked loan formula.
  • Advised a consortium of financial institutions on financing of up to PLN1.57bn granted to Emitel S.A.
  • Advised PKO BP S.A. on an unsecured and subordinated Tier 2 bonds issue with a total nominal value of PLN2bn governed by Polish law.

Poland > White-collar crime Tier 4

At White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k., the white-collar crime practice covers a full range of financial crime issues, with a particular focus on anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering. Aleksandra Oziemska heads up the team and focuses her practice on representing clients in the technology sector.

Practice head(s):

Aleksandra Oziemska

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