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Poland > Capital markets Tier 1

White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. is well equipped to handle major ECM and DCM mandates across the Polish and broader CEE markets. This offering includes support with IPOs, secondary offerings and traditional bond issuances, as well as EMTN programmes, high-yield bonds and mortgage covered bonds. Practice head Marcin Studniarek advises both issuers and banks on cross-border transactions. He is ably supported by Rafał Kamiński, who frequently handles public-to-private deals, Bartosz Smardzewski, who is notably strong in DCM mandates, and Monika Dużyńska, who is strong in the ECM space.

Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

For the practice at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k., inbound and outbound M&A transactions are a core area of activity, and the team is able to leverage the firm’s wider network of global offices to assist with multi-jurisdictional deals. Its offering also includes advice on demergers, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures and equity investments. Marcin Studniarek heads up the practice with expertise in assisting both private and public Polish and international companies, while of counsel Aneta Maria Hajska heads up the corporate practice. Marek Sawicki acts for buyers and sellers in M&A transactions in the telecoms and tech sectors, and Rafał Kamiński is lauded as ‘one of the best M&A lawyers in Poland‘, with experience in joint-stock company regulations.

Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 1

White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. is lauded for its ‘exceptional expertise in dispute resolution’, which includes litigation and arbitration with both a domestic and international focus. The team possesses an impressive client roster that is composed of top financial institutions, multinational corporations, sovereign governments and executives. Industries of activity for the practice include construction, M&A, oil and gas, and real estate, and cases with an environmental element are a strength of the department. Michał Subocz sits at the helm of the practice with notable strength in construction-related disputes, and Jakub Wołkowicz boasts ‘expert market knowledge in construction and arbitration’. Another key member of the team is Karolina Brzeska, who has expertise in disputes surrounding the energy sector.

Poland > Private equity Tier 1

White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. is highly adept at handling a plethora of private equity transactions for clients across Poland and the CEE; this offering includes advice on fund formations, acquisitions, and exits, as well as portfolio management. Marcin Studniarek sits at the helm of the practice, and supports both public and private Polish and international companies. He is ably supported by Marek Sawicki, who boasts expertise in leveraged buyouts, frequently advising equity funds and investors. Maciej Zalewski is another key member of the team, and is heavily involved in transactions in the real estate and construction sectors.

Poland > Competition/antitrust Tier 3

The team at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. specialises in assisting with competition and antitrust issues relating to private M&A transactions. With a client base of domestic and multinational businesses spanning a broad range of sectors (such as TMT, IT and oil and gas), the team works on local and cross-border control filings. Leading the team is Jakub Gubański, who focuses his practice on merger control rules and antitrust compliance in both the EU and Poland.

Poland > Construction Tier 3

The construction practice at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. covers a diverse range of sectors, such as real estate, energy and infrastructure. The team advises clients on matters ranging from commercial and residential developments to energy and transportation projects, whilst maintaining a strong dispute resolution offering. The group is headed by Michał Subocz, who has extensive experience handling construction disputes, notably in complex litigation and arbitration; Jakub Wołkowicz, who displays strength in international construction arbitration; Maciej Zalewski, who provides strategic advice concerning a variety of transactions across the practice space; and Grzegorz Abram, who specialises in project financing.

Poland > Investment funds Tier 3

Poland > Real estate Tier 3

With the recent new additions to the practice, the real estate team at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. focuses its practice on delivering a comprehensive advisory service to its international and domestic client base. The team works across a variety of asset classes, most notably logistics and warehouses. The team is led by newcomer Jacek Jezierski, who specialises in real estate transactions and Maciej Zalewski, who handles projects across asset categories such as logistics, offices and residential properties.

Poland > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

The financial restructuring and insolvency team at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. boasts ‘extensive experience and a proven track record in handling highly complex transactions’. Its extensive offering encompasses advice on corporate and financial restructuring transactions, support with multi-jurisdictional insolvency proceedings, representation in debtor and creditor-related disputes, and assistance with the restructuring of distressed businesses. Grzegorz Abram chairs the department with notable expertise in debt finance and restructuring mandates.

Poland > Banking and finance Tier 4

Poland > White-collar crime Tier 4

White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.'s white-collar team covers advisory and compliance matters, notably financial crime, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering. Aleksandra Oziemska takes charge of leading the practice and is sought after by large corporations and entities in the cryptocurrency space for her expertise.