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Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k > The Legal 500 Rankings
Poland > Capital markets Tier 1
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k boasts ‘extensive experience' in expertly handling all phases of domestic and international securities transactions. The group’s offering includes advice on bond offerings, takeovers, delistings, and IPOS and secondary offerings. Rafał Sieński sits at the helm of the practice, and he is ably supported by Paweł Piotrowski, who is lauded as ‘one of the most experienced capital markets specialists on the local market'; both lawyers exhibit expertise in the public and private offerings of equity and debt securities. DCM specialist Andrzej Wysokiński is another key member of the practice, as is Łukasz Pawlak, who is particularly active in the regulatory space, and Daniel Kaczorowski, who advises clients on bond offerings.Practice head(s):
Rafał Sieński
Other key lawyers:
Paweł Piotrowski; Andrzej Wysokiński; Łukasz Pawlak; Daniel Kaczorowski; Mateusz Zaleński; Gregorz Socha
Testimonials
‘They are always top professional, they are quick and detailed in professional answers/advisory. If we want to clarify any legal issue we are asking them and receive deep professional analysis with described consequences of the issue. During executing of transactions they are focused on solving any problems and professional advice.’
‘They are always focused on solving problems and are available when needed. Always ready to help. And their knowledge about law is always up-to-date.’
‘Very good team with high competence and extensive experience. Constant contact during the process. Keeping the schedule in check. Proposals for solutions to difficult issues.’
‘Flexibility of cooperation. Broad knowledge of both the capital market and business. Availability at all times. Openness.’
‘Greenberg Traurig’s capital markets team in Poland is the top choice for anyone looking for capital markets’ legal advice on the local market. Having them on a deal serves as a guarantee that all the legal aspects of a transaction will be taken care of to the highest standards. The team is always well-prepared, works as per defined deadlines and provides for seamless execution of a transaction.’
‘Paweł Piotrowski, partner in the capital markets team at GT, is one of the most experienced capital markets specialists on the local market. His vast transaction experience and engagement provides for the best deal execution, and allows to identify early on and mitigate any potential legal obstacles; he clearly explains all the complexities of any legal conundrum and provides comprehensive advice.’
‘Top-notch team of professionals with exceptional expertise, hands-on approach and deep understanding of the clients’ business needs.’
‘Paweł Piotrowski is an exceptional lawyer for capital markets transactions. Paweł combines legal skills, expertise and business-minded approach, which makes him the best for navigating complexities of these type of transactions.’
Key clients
BNP Paribas SA
KI Chemistry S.A.
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
Goldman Sachs
Polsat Plus Group
PCF Group
CCC S.A.
Techland S.A.
Modivo S.A.
WOOD & Company
CVC Capital Partners
Bielenda S.A.
Innova Capital
Work highlights
- Advising CVC Capital Partners on its takeover of Comarch S.A., in particular the launch of a tender offer for all shares in Comarch S.A. and contemplated delisting of Comarch from WSE (public-to-private transaction, or P2P).
- Advised BNP Paribas SA, acting as the seller, on the offering, through an accelerated bookbuilding process, of BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. shares.
- Represented Santander Bank Polska, a sole global coordinator and bookrunner, in the rights issue of Polenergia S.A.
Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński Sp. k‘s practice is well equipped to advise on the entire gamut of corporate and M&A mandates, from due diligence and negotiation support, to complex restructurings, joint ventures, and asset and share acquisitions. A large proportion of the group’s mandates are cross-border in nature, which are effectively handled due to the firm’s notable network of global offices, allowing the team to advise on a range of CEE-based transactions, as well as local ones. Sitting at the held of the team is senior partner Lejb FogelmanPractice head(s):
Lejb Fogelman; Rafał Baranowski
Other key lawyers:
Stephen Horvath; Łukasz Pawlak; Daniel Kaczorowski; Paweł Piotrowski; Michał Fereniec; Rafał Sieński; Michał Bobrzyński; Filip Kijowski; Maciej Pietrzak; Klaudia Królak; Tomasz Denko; Agnieszka Stopińska
Testimonials
‘Rafał Baranowski is fast, pragmatic and knowledgeable. Maciej Pietrzak is a young and enthusiastic lawyer, supportive, very responsive, clear and has a user friendly way of communication.’
‘Michal Bobrzyński is a highly experienced partner, who provides pragmatism combined with ample experience and legal knowledge.’
‘Great team with unique understanding of business processes that guided us through very difficult M&A. A very good team with age diversity. The partners are great mentors to their associates.’
‘Great negotiations skills and ability to focus on things worth negotiating to speed up the process.’
‘Łukasz Pawlak is an outstanding individual with an ability to cover full corporate matters while deep diving into particular categories. While very pleasant to work with, he is able to make his point very directly and clearly so the others can follow.’
‘Stephen Horvath is a resourceful corporate partner, with great abilities to gather and steer cross-border and cross-functional teams to deliver on complex issues.’
‘GT provides for well structured resources, always led by a senior level experienced partner but balanced with hardworking competent associate level to optimise the billing. The partners are always pragmatic and have deep understanding of the commercial side of the client’s matters.’
‘Team that we usually work with demonstrated high level of engagement, responsiveness and professionalism.’
Key clients
Abris Capital Partners
Bogdan and Elżbieta Kaczmarek
Innova Capital
CVC Capital Partners
InPost
Animex Foods
Centerbridge Partners Europe LLP
Metal Master
Rafał and Sylwia Ładzińscy
Vista Equity Partners
Symfonia
Allianz Group
PIB Group Limited
PIB Group Poland
Resource Partners
Value4Capital
AGORA S.A.
Stock Polska
Żabka Polska
Grupa Eurozet
eRecruitment Solutions
Verocel Inc.
Echo Investment
Eltel AB
SIA Kronospan Riga
Work highlights
- Advising CVC Capital Partners on its launch of a tender offer for all shares in Comarch S.A.
- Advised Abris Capital Partners, the ESG transformation specialist private equity investor and B Corp, on the sale of Velvet CARE, a manufacturer of paper-based personal care products, to Partners Group, a global private markets firm.
- Advised Bogdan and Elżbieta Kaczmarek and private equity fund Innova Capital on the acquisition of 100% of shares in Pfleiderer Polska group of companies (Panel East), in a corporate carve-out transaction from Pfleiderer Group (Panel West), owned by funds managed by the global investment firm, Strategic Value Partners.
Poland > Competition/antitrust Tier 1
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k assembles a comprehensive competition and antitrust offering, with a specific focus on merger control, including numerous notifications to the European Commission and the Polish Competition Authority. The team's full offering covers various proceedings regarding anticompetitive practices including market sharing or abuse of dominance, and disputes with elements of private enforcement, the abuse of contractual advantage and the collective interests of consumers. The team’s experience in this sector stretches across such industries as insurance, banking and media. Leading the practice is Robert GagoPractice head(s):
Robert Gago
Testimonials
‘Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k fought diligently in our antitrust case. They were incredibly communicative about the possible outcomes, explained the complexities of the case perfectly to us and always seemed to be one step ahead in planning our moves. I highly recommend them.’
‘The competition/antitrust team is not only skilled but also very responsive and adaptive to challenges at hand, which comes very useful in dynamic and complex scenarios.’
‘They have a great competition practice and are very active in the area of merger control.’
‘The attorneys at Greenberg Traurig are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable in their fields, but they also have a great understanding of business and always provide highly customised legal advice that’s best suitable to our needs. I truly appreciate that they are always available when we need them even in most urgent cases.’
‘Perfect understanding of business needs and creativity in finding solutions to problems.’
Key clients
Agora S.A.
UNIMOT S.A.
Polsat Plus Group
ZE PAK
Telewizja Polsat
PIB Group
Centerbridge Partners Europe LLP
Smithfield Group/Animex Foods sp. z o.o.
CVC Capital Partners
e-recruitment Solutions
Innova Capital
Allianz SE
Abris Capital Partners
Echo Investment S.A.
WOOD & Company
Eurozet
DFDS A.S.
Petrus
Work highlights
- Represented DFDS in merger control proceedings
- Advising PIB Group Poland, on all competition law aspects of the signing of preliminary agreements for the acquisition of shares in another company.
- Advising CVC Capital Partners in connection with the Polish competition law aspects of its launch of a tender offer for all shares of a company.
Poland > Private equity Tier 1
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k‘s ‘very dedicated team’ of private equity lawyers handles some of the largest private equity deals in the Polish market, acting for major private equity houses from the CEE region. It is also increasingly active in venture capital transactions, and is well placed to leverage the strength of the firm’s tax, M&A, real estate, banking and finance, and capital markets teams. Senior partner Lejb FogelmanPractice head(s):
Lejb Fogelman; Rafał Baranowski
Other key lawyers:
Stephen Horvath; Daniel Kaczorowski; Paweł Piotrowski; Michał Fereniec; Michał Bobrzyński; Klaudia Królak; Maciej Pietrzak; Filip Kijowski; Mateusz Zaleński; Tomasz Denko
Testimonials
‘Team demonstrates high level of engagement, responsiveness and professionalism.’
‘Rafał Baranowski – fast, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’
‘Maciej Pietrzak – young and enthusiastic lawyer, supportive, very responsive, clear and user friendly way of communication.’
‘Very dedicated team, helped us with complex financing done under extreme time pressure. Very diversified team. Great collaborators.’
Key clients
Abris Capital Partners
Bogdan and Elżbieta Kaczmarek
Innova Capital
CVC Capital Partners
InPost
Centerbridge Partners Europe LLP
Vista Equity Partners
Symfonia
PIB Group Limited
PIB Group Poland
Resource Partners
Value4Capital
Stock Polska
Żabka Polska
Bielenda Kosmetyki Naturalne S.A.
Echo Investment
AGORA S.A.
Grupa Eurozet
Work highlights
- Advising CVC Capital Partners on its launch of a tender offer for all shares in Comarch S.A.
- Advised Abris Capital Partners, the ESG transformation specialist private equity investor and B Corp, on the sale of Velvet CARE, Poland’s leading manufacturer of paper-based personal care products, to Partners Group, a global private markets firm.
- Advised two individuals and private equity fund Innova Capital on the acquisition of 100% of shares in Pfleiderer Polska group of companies (Panel East), in a corporate carve-out transaction from Pfleiderer Group (Panel West), owned by funds managed by the global investment firm – Strategic Value Partners.
Poland > Real estate Tier 1
With the recent addition of Anna Kokeli, the real estate team at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k continues to cement its reputation as a ‘go-to’ in the Polish market for international investors, developers and financial institutions. The firm's robust offering covers advisory matters ranging from acquisitions to developments, while also providing tenant and landlord representation in contentious matters. The practice has also developed specialised teams focusing on new trending real estate infrastructure, including data centres. Jolanta Nowakowska-ZimochPractice head(s):
Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoch
Testimonials
‘Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k stands out for its strong commitment to exceptional quality of service. Their in-depth understanding of various industries enables them to tailor legal support precisely to our niche needs, whether in the field of underwriting, risk assessment for insurance or due diligence.’
‘The firm boasts a team of highly qualified lawyers with extensive experience in their respective fields, and their expertise is truly impressive. GT prioritises the needs of its clients, promoting collaborative and transparent communication to ensure we remain engaged and informed throughout the process.’
‘This practice offers a unique combination of personalised service and extensive expertise. While many law firms provide competent legal support, GT distinguishes itself through its commitment to developing tailored strategies and building long-term relationships.’
‘This law firm excels in delivering exceptional legal services through a client-centric approach, deep industry knowledge and innovative practices. Its dedication to quality and results makes it an exemplary choice for clients seeking comprehensive legal support.’
‘The team at GT is for me the go-to firm in the Polish market for real estate. They set the benchmark for the market and it’s clear why they have the largest team capable of handling complex transactions.’
‘The team is a top tier in real estate transactions in Poland. They efficiently help to navigate clients through obstacles to achieve their business goals.’
‘Working with the GT real estate team is a pure pleasure. Its lawyers know what they should do, and have a good understanding of the real estate market.’
Key clients
P3 Logistic Parks
WOOD & Company
Cromwell Property Poland
Madison International Realty
Merity Funds
Echo Investment
Ghelamco
Macquarie Asset Management
Trigea
Generali Real Estate
CBRE Investment Management
Eastnine AB
Blackstone
Torus
REDKOM Development
AT Capital
Patron Capital
Trei Real Estate Poland
Capital Park
Work highlights
- Represented Cromwell Property Group in a transaction related to the sale of a real estate portfolio consisting of six retail centers.
- Represented Echo Investment in connection with the establishment of a student housing joint venture.
- Represented WOOD & Company in the signing of joint venture agreements with the logistics developer 7R in relation to a logistics project.
Poland > Banking and finance Tier 2
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński Sp. k boasts Polish, English and New York-qualified lawyers, and the practice adeptly handles a wide range of mandates, from acquisition finance, high yield offerings and bridge and mezzanine finance to real estate finance and restructurings. Andrzej Wysokiński chairs the banking and finance group, while new joiner and previous co-head of the banking and finance team at Dentons Piotr Nerwiński heads up the projects and structured finance team. Nerwiński joined the firm in November 2024 alongside 6 others, including counsels Paweł Długoborski and Justyna Jamroży. Agnieszka StankiewiczPractice head(s):
Andrzej Wysokiński
Other key lawyers:
Agnieszka Stankiewicz; Lejb Fogelman; Łukasz Pawlak; Michał Bobrzyński; Mateusz Koronkiewicz; Iga Czerniak; Piotr Nerwiński; Paweł Długoborski; Justyna Jamroży
Testimonials
‘The team from Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k consists of very client-focused legal professionals.’
‘The team’s responsiveness and commitment to client communication stand out. The team demonstrated a profound understanding of our industry and unique legal challenges.’
‘They have a remarkable ability to provide insightful and pragmatic solutions that align with our business objectives.’
‘The strategic insight offered by Agnieszka Stankiewicz, the partner on the assignment, has been helpful in guiding our decisions. Agnieszka’s ability to anticipate potential legal hurdles and offer preemptive solutions is a testament to their deep legal acumen and experience.’
‘We are compelled to express our utmost satisfaction with the services Agnieszka Stankiewicz provided. Agnieszka has always been readily available for consultations, ensuring that we are informed at every stage of the process. This accessibility fosters a strong sense of trust and collaboration, which is critical in navigating complex legal matters.’
‘Stable and experienced team working with good connections to other offices and practices.’
Key clients
Agora S.A.
Bielenda Kosmetyki Naturalne S.A.
Tele-Fonika Kable S.A.
Polsat Plus Group
PAK-Polska Czysta Energia
Bogdan and Elżbieta Kaczmarek
Innova Capital
Vantage Development S.A.
BH Securities a.s.
EdgeConneX Group
Work highlights
- Advised Bielenda Kosmetyki Naturalne on the financing of the acquisition of Torf Corporation, owner of the Tołpa and ON brands from a private equity fund Resource Partners.
- Advised Bogdan and Elżbieta Kaczmarek and private equity fund Innova Capital on the financing of the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Pfleiderer Polska.
Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The litigation and arbitration practice at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k offers clients a multi-disciplinary service through its close collaboration with the firm’s corporate and M&A, real estate, capital markets, tax and employment departments. Paweł Pietkiewicz chairs the team with strong arbitration expertise. Andrzej Wysokiński has appeared before international arbitration forums, while Antoni Libiszowski boasts expertise in restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings, and is well equipped to represent clients before state and administrative courts.Practice head(s):
Paweł Pietkiewicz
Other key lawyers:
Andrzej Wysokiński; Robert Lis; Antoni Libiszowski; Izabela Szponar; Julia Gontarska
Testimonials
‘They are effective and successful.’
‘Izabela Szponar is recommended.’
‘The team’s vast experience makes collaborating with them highly enjoyable.’
‘Their innovative solutions reflect a rare proficiency in dispute resolution.’
‘Paweł Pietkiewicz has unique experience and knowledge in this matter. It is also worth noting Robert Lis, who is very professional and experienced.’
Key clients
Citi Handlowy
PZU S.A.
Macquairie Group
CI Games S.A.
Empik sp. z o.o.
Ghelamco Poland sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
- Representing Bank Handlowy w Warszawie in proceedings before state court in its dispute with a former commercial partner Rigall Arteria Management, a company from Arteria capital group (listed on the Warsaw Stock Eschange).
- Representing PZU S.A., the Polish insurance company, in proceedings related to the claims of minority shareholders – Manchester Securities Ltd and Wspólna Reprezentacja S.A.
- Represented one of the an airline in administrative proceedings initiated by the Polish Border Guard in connection with the PNR obligations arising out of the Polish law.
Poland > Employment Tier 2
Praised for its ‘high standard of excellence’, Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k is highly regarded for its employment work involving long-term incentive schemes, post-merger integrations, international employment projects and matters stemming from the tech sector. Anna Hałas-Krawczyk is responsible for steering the group and excels in management contracts and equity-based incentive plans for senior management. Natalia Wołkowycka is highlighted for her expertise in employment-related tax issues involving remuneration for software developers, B2B contracts and incentive schemes.Practice head(s):
Anna Hałas-Krawczyk
Other key lawyers:
Natalia Wołkowycka; Angelika Makar
Testimonials
‘Team with great commitment to the matter entrusted, great knowledge of the market, commercial instinct, pragmatism and a pragmatic approach.’
‘I have had the pleasure of working with Greenberg Traurig, and I must say that the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Their creativity in problem-solving was truly remarkable, consistently offering innovative solutions that greatly benefited our projects.’
‘Unwavering professionalism and ethical commitment: One of the most notable aspects of the law firm is the professionalism exhibited by its members. Their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to ethical practices are evident in every interaction. This high standard of excellence permeates all aspects of their work, ensuring that clients receive not only expert legal counsel but also the highest levels of integrity and trustworthiness.’
‘I worked closely with Anna Hałas-Krawczyk and her team, and I truly appreciate not only the depth of their expertise but also their strong problem-solving approach.’
‘Anna Hałas-Krawczyk is a responsible person with the highest level of knowledge in her field, responsive and cooperative with an understanding of the client’s needs. She is creative and proposes good ideas, with a high personal culture.’
‘GT’s employment practice is always our first choice. They understand what we are doing, understand the business, have a lot of experience with PE and VC funds, and know how to communicate with us. We always work with the best, and they are the best team in their field.’
‘Simply put, a partner-like relationship.’
Key clients
Symfonia Sp. z o.o.
eRecruitment Solutions
PIB Group
Atlas Ward sp. z o.o.
Persistent Systems
Żabka Polska sp. z o.o.
CVC Capital Partners
Stock Spirits Group
CORE Foundation
Oxfam Foundation in Poland
Tripledot Studios
Abris Capital Partners
Innova Capital
Lee Hecht Harrison/Adecco Group
Porsche Inter Auto Polska (Volkswagen Group)
Work highlights
- Assisting Żabka Polska with drafting and implementation of the incentive scheme for its management and key employees.
- Advised Tripledot Studios on the takeover of around 90 persons based in Czech Republic, Russia and Belarus, and integrating them into the Tripledot’s employment structure.
- Advised PIB Group Poland on the employment aspects of the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Nord Group companies.
Poland > Energy and natural resources Tier 2
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k leverages the bench strength of its team to assist with a diverse range of energy matters across the electricity and oil and gas industries, most notably those involving privatisations, joint ventures and sale agreements. The firm’s primary clientele are foreign investors looking to invest in energy and distribution companies in Poland, with the practice is expanding its coverage to advise on alternative and sustainable projects, such as those involving clean water resources. Konrad Kosicki leads the practice, focusing on matters related to the acquisition, development and financing of renewable and conventional energy projects; he also is adept at representing clients before common courts and in arbitration proceedings.Practice head(s):
Konrad Kosicki
Testimonials
‘Full of professionalism, willing to go the extra mile. Reliable and fast to follow up. Very good commercial knowledge of the sector.’
Key clients
ZE PAK S.A.
Polsat Plus Group
Longwing Polska sp. z o.o.
Vitol Group
DXT Commodities S.A.
Alinea Solar France
Axpo Polska
BOURGOGNE
Greenvolt Power (formerly V-Ridium Power Services sp. z o.o.)
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures S.L.
NALA Renewables
GreenFuture Poland
Freepoint Commodities
Valorem SAS
Work highlights
Poland > Tax Tier 2
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k's tax team works alongside the firm’s real estate, corporate, and banking departments to provide comprehensive support, and is active for numerous high-profile international clients. Marek KozaczukPractice head(s):
Marek Kozaczuk
Other key lawyers:
Tomasz Kacymirow; Maciej Kacymirow; Mateusz Rogulski; Anna Lewandowska
Testimonials
‘GT’s tax team has extensive knowledge of Polish tax regulations. They take a holistic approach to business challenges.’
‘Maciej Kacymirow- incredible knowledge and experience, combined with a practical (business) approach to the client’s interests. Great patience and the ability to translate the complicated language of tax regulations into specific business decisions.’
‘I love working with Maciej Kacymirow. He is an exceptional lawyer, having broad experience in all areas that are important from my perspective. He cooperates with a very sensible team that is always eager to help.’
‘Maciej Kacymirow understands the business perspective. He is very pragmatic but also careful. He thinks ahead and analyses consequences. He is always available. He has his own out-of-the-box ideas that fit the purpose.’
Key clients
Abris Capital Partners
Axpo Solar Polska
Innova Capital
eRecruitment Solutions
Symfonia
PIB Group
P3 Logistics Park
GLP
Verocel Inc.
EdgeConnex, Inc.
AT Capital
Comperia S.A.
Persistent Systems
Grupa Eurozet
Work highlights
- Advised Bogdan and Elżbieta Kaczmarek and Innova Capital on the acquisition of 100% shares in Pfleiderer Polska group from Strategic Value Partners.
- Advised Abris Capital Partners on the sale of Velvet CARE to Partners Group, marking one of the largest private equity exit transactions in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Advised P3 Logistic Parks on the acquisition of two logistics parks in Szczecin and Łódź from 7R, totaling nearly 100,000 sqm, marking one of the largest transactions in the Polish logistics market this year.
Poland > White-collar crime Tier 2
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k is skilled at defending foreign investors involved in criminal proceedings involving banking irregularities, abuse of corporate powers, money laundering, fraud and anticorruption. The team counts banks, financial institutions and private equity funds among its clients roster. Izabela Szponar sits at the head of the practice and specialises in matters involving extradition, corporate governance abuses, money laundering, fraud and corruption. Antoni Libiszowski is a key name in the practice.Practice head(s):
Izabela Szponar
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Jakub Karnowski
Work highlights
- Represented Jakub Karnowski, a former president of PKP S.A., in a case regarding the liability of a supervisory board member.
Poland > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k combines contentious and transactional expertise to provide clients with a comprehensive restructuring and insolvency offering. The multi-disciplinary practice is composed of lawyers with corporate, M&A, finance, and tax expertise, and it represents a wide range of lenders and borrowers in both in and out-of-court restructuring processes. Andrzej Wysokiński chairs the ‘experienced’ department.Practice head(s):
Andrzej Wysokiński
Other key lawyers:
Michał Bobrzyński; Antoni Libiszowski
Testimonials
‘Highly professional and committed.’
‘Experienced and very diligent, good communicators.’
Key clients
Bank Pekao S.A.
IFA Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries
Work highlights
- Advising Bank Pekao S.A. (as creditor to consortium of PBG, Hydrobudowa and Aprivia) on various matters relating to the restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings of the members of the consortium.
- Advised IFA group and its subsidiaries on all legal matters in connection with the restructuring.
Poland > TMT Tier 4
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k prides itself in handling transactional matters across a broad range of TMT subsectors, ranging from e-commerce to licensing and new technology. The team advises both domestic and foreign entities on matters relating to acquisitions, investment and negotiations surrounding IT companies. Michał Fereniec leads the team with substantial experience advising on the implementation of IT systems and platforms.Practice head(s):
Michał Fereniec
Testimonials
‘Great cooperation and a practical approach to client matters.’
Key clients
Vista Equity Partners
Symfonia Sp. z o.o.
Eltel AB
Agora S.A.
Verocel Inc.
Comperia.pl S.A.
Work highlights
- Acted as legal advisor to Vista Equity Partners and BigTime Software on the acquisition of an IT company.
- Advised Agora S.A. on the acquisition as well as financing of the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in Eurozet sp. z o.o..
- Advised Verocel Inc. and its shareholders in the sale of all shares to Wisk Aero LLC.
Poland > Construction
Poland > Public procurement
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k > Firm Profile
The firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2,650 attorneys in 44 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy as a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
GT in Poland: Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k. offers a broad range of legal services in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, real estate, private equity, project finance, tax, litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy proceedings, competition and antitrust, asset securitisation, privatisations, and financial restructurings, as well as labour law and intellectual property. The Warsaw office is operated by Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k., an affiliate of Greenberg Traurig, P.A., and Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice: With a team comprising approx. 100 lawyers, Greenberg Traurig’s Warsaw office offers a broad range of capabilities. Its Polish practice provides legal services in mergers and acquisitions, privatisations, capital markets, real estate, private equity, tax, asset securitisation, financial restructurings, litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy proceedings, TMT as well as project finance structures.
Main Contacts
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Managing Partner | Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoch | [email protected] | +48 22 690 6140 |
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The spread of criminal and regulatory laws into the corporate world has been underscored by a string of cases in the US and, more recently, the UK sparked by M&A activity. As a result, our transatlantic white collar crime defence and investigations group has seen an uptick in advising buyers and sellers on corporate transactions … -
M&A and financial crime
Leading specialists from Greenberg Traurig answer questions on the state of the market and key financial crime developments in the mergers and acquisitions space Paul, what is the state of the US/UK M&A market and what are your predictions for 2020? 2019 has continued to throw up challenges for the cross-border M&A market, from the … -
Three simple tips to avoid fraud and errors in times of crisis
Gareth Hall, Anne-Marie Ottaway and Barry Vitou of Greenberg Traurig discuss ways that businesses can respond to the renewed threat of fraud in the light of the coronavirus crisis. -
The risk-based approach to GDPR
Herald Jongen, Nienke Bernard, Emre Yildirim, and Wouter van Wengen1 at Greenberg Traurig discuss how the Dutch government provides a pragmatic and realistic interpretation of the high standards of GDPR by applying the risk based approach.
Comparative Guides
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The Netherlands: Tax Disputes
Published: October 2024
Authors: Thomas van der Vliet Jairo Keeldar
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Tax Disputes laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.
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The Netherlands: Technology Outsourcing
Published: April 2025
Authors: Herald Jongen Nienke Bernard Ellen de Jong-van den Bogaard Thomas Timmermans
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Technology Outsourcing laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.