Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k > Warsaw, Poland > Firm Profile
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k Offices
VARSO TOWER
CHMIELNA 69 STR.
00-801 WARSAW
Poland
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k > The Legal 500 Rankings
Poland > Capital markets Tier 1
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k boasts ‘unparalleled experience with equity capital markets transactions in Poland’ and, in particular, has significant experience in expertly handling Polish IPOs. Paweł Piotrowski is praised as ‘one of the best ECM counsels in Poland’, and he co-leads the team alongside Rafał Sieński, who is active in key mandates of the firm, including IPOs, share offerings, and public tenders. Other notable names include Andrzej Wysokiński, who specialises in DCM work, and regulatory expert Łukasz Pawlak.Practice head(s):
Paweł Piotrowski; Rafał Sieński
Other key lawyers:
Andrzej Wysokiński; Łukasz Pawlak; Daniel Kaczorowski; Mateusz Zaleński
Testimonials
‘Paweł Piotrowski is one of the best ECM counsels in Poland. Fine negotiator, dedication, practical approach, extremely experienced. It is always a pleasure to work with Paweł.’
‘Unparalleled experience with equity capital markets transactions in Poland, and able to advise issuers and banks seamlessly on difficult matters of law and common practice in a way that is clear to both domestic and international players.’
‘Very broad experience across sectors and products. Great global connectivity and collaborations with other law firms. Particular strength in real estate.’
‘The team is super supportive, 24/7 ready to help, broad and in-depth knowledge of the market and recent precedents. They work in small teams, very diversified in terms of experience. Their ECM partners have merit and are up to speed.’
‘One of the best legal firms in Poland with high quality lawyers and deep knowledge of legal work and understanding of the client’s businesses.’
‘Top-notch capital markets team. One of the few go-to choices in Poland.’
‘Rafał Sieński has good understanding of clients’ needs and an ability to think not in a schematic way.’
‘Top-notch law firm for any type of capital markets transactions. Broad experience, fine legal knowledge, and a business-minded approach.’
Key clients
The Polsat Plus Group
PCF Group
CCC S.A.
KI Chemistry
Goldman Sachs
Citi
UBS
BNP Paribas
Erste Securities
Wood & Company
Trigon DM
mBank
BM PKO BP
Work highlights
- Advised the Polsat Plus Group on its listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange as the first Polish company issuing sustainability-linked bonds according to the international ICMA standard.
- Advised PCF Group on its public offering of newly issued shares.
- Assisted CCC S.A. with the process of issuing and offering 14 million new shares, allowing CCC S.A. to raise more than PLN500m.
Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński Sp. k handles the entire plethora of corporate and M&A mandates for clients in Poland and across the CEE region, including the relevant regulatory aspects of transactions, joint ventures, buy-outs, and restructurings. Senior partner Lejb Fogelman and Rafał Baranowski jointly chair the practice, which is also home to US-qualified practitioners Stephen Horvath and Michał Bobrzyński, and UK-qualified expert Maciej Pietrzak. Filip Kijowski is another notable name and he is well versed in advising private equity and corporate clients. In team news, Klaudia Królak joined the team from Linklaters in October 2023 and Agnieszka Stopińska was promoted to counsel at the beginning of 2023. Of counsel Adam Opalski joined Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Lejb Fogelman; Rafał Baranowski
Other key lawyers:
Stephen Horvath; Łukasz Pawlak; Michał Bobrzyński; Filip Kijowski; Agnieszka Stopińska; Tomasz Denko; Klaudia Królak; Maciej Pietrzak
Testimonials
‘Excellent understanding of the dynamics in the given industry coupled with deep insight into the M&A environment relevant for the transaction, but also in the wider context. Excellent cooperation amongst the team members across specialisations to deliver the service that takes into account all aspects of the project.’
‘Great specialists with problem-solving approach; very good value and capabilities to work under time pressure.’
‘We work closely with Rafał Baranowski, Filip Kijowski and Tomasz Denko; they are high-quality specialists, always prepared and able to solve even the most challenging issue we are facing.’
‘High engagement, full attention and availability of senior level lawyers, and a deep pool of experience across the industries and situations makes Greenberg Traurig a top firm in this area. The firm’s team is highly diverse and combines deep global as well as local knowledge. The corporate M&A team’s spirit is problem solving and high pragmatism in getting to the best outcome for the client.’
‘Michał Bobrzyński is an excellent practitioner in the area of corporate law and M&A. He is always highly engaged, focused on the details while always having the big picture and end game in mind. Highly skilled negotiator in M&A situations.’
‘I am very satisfied with the legal services provided by Greenberg Traurig. They have an excellent team of lawyers who are knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated. They handled my case with professionalism and care and always kept me informed of the progress and the options.’
‘They were responsive to my questions and concerns and gave me honest and realistic advice. They fought hard for my rights and interests and achieved a favourable outcome for me. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs legal representation.’
‘Expertise in the relevant legal areas, such as corporate law, intellectual property, contracts, tax, and securities. Experience in working with VC investors, startups and entrepreneurs, understanding their needs, challenges, and goals. Ability to negotiate effectively and creatively, finding win-win solutions for all parties, even in tricky situations.’
Key clients
Agora S.A.
Allianz SE
CVC Capital Partners
Stock Spirits group
Symfonia Sp. z o.o.
Animex
Inpost
KI Chemistry
PIB Group
OTB Ventures
Value4Capital
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Centerbridge
PAK-Polska Czysta Energia
ZE PAK
Polsat Plus Group
Work highlights
- Advised Agora S.A. on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Eurozet sp. z o.o. from SFS Ventures s.r.o.
- Advised Allianz on the merger of Allianz Group and Aviva Group companies in Poland as a result of the acquisition of Aviva’s operations in Poland and Lithuania by Allianz for over €2.5bn.
- Advised CVC Capital Partners on the sale of 100% of the shares in PKP Energetyka S.A. to PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
Poland > Competition/antitrust Tier 1
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k is seen as ‘a market leader in Poland with a great international network’. The competition and antitrust department has significant experience supporting clients with merger control proceedings. On the antitrust side, the practice advises clients on anti-competitive agreements and abuses of dominance, as well as market sharing cases. Where necessary, it also has the capabilities to represent clients before the European Commission. With regards to sector expertise, the group is active in the insurance, banking, TMT, e-commerce, real estate and fuel industries. Practice head Robert Gago ‘has extensive experience and offers strategic and practical advice’.Practice head(s):
Robert Gago
Other key lawyers:
Filip Drgas; Anna Celejewska-Rajchert
Testimonials
‘GT’s competition practice had a spectacular victory on our behalf with the Polish Competition Authority. Their competences, knowledge and spirit are extraordinary.’
‘We very much appreciate Robert Gago, Filip Drgas and Anna Celejewska-Rajchert’s competences, knowledge and strategical thinking.’
‘Robert Gago and Filip Drgas are two lawyers who stood out to us with their knowledge, experience and flexibility. Very valuable advisors.’
‘The team understood our case and business objectives and were able to help in an effective way. They are thoughtful and practical. I appreciate their expertise and ability to quickly get involved in complex issues.’
‘Robert Gago is a leading individual in competition and consumer cases. He has extensive experience and offers strategic and practical advice.’
‘Anna Celejewska-Rajchert is a point of contact in consumer cases. She is practical and has a hands-on approach.’
‘I highly recommend Greenberg Traurig to those who are looking for a reliable and reputable law firm to provide strategic advice. The team is energetic, proactive, responsive, client focused and experienced.’
‘This is a very experienced team, in particular in the area of merger control. Definitely a market leader in Poland with a great international network.’
Key clients
Agora S.A.
Unimot S.A.
Zespół Elektrowni Pątnów-Adamów-Konin S.A.
PIB Group
Centerbridge Partners Europe LLP
Smithfield Group/Animex Foods Sp. z o.o.
Unimot Bitumen
WING IHC
CVC
Black Red White S.A.
Madison International Realty
Allianz SE
AMS S.A.
Telewizja Polsat S.A.
Work highlights
- Represented Agora S.A. in proceedings before the Court of Appeal, which resulted in the OCCP’s decision to prohibit a concentration in its entirety being overturned and unconditional clearnace being granted to a transaction.
- Represented Unimot capital group in the OCCP’s merger control proceedings related to the acquisition of Lotos Terminale S.A. from Grupa Lotos S.A.
- Advised ZE PAK S.A. on obtaining an unconditional approval from the President of the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection for a joint venture for the purpose of the planned construction of a nuclear power plant in Poland.
Poland > Private equity Tier 1
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k is well regarded for its expert handling of complex transactions for leading private equity houses which have a presence across the CEE region. Its offering is bolstered through the group’s co-operation with the firm’s reputable tax, M&A, real estate, banking and finance, and capital markets departments. Senior partner and chair of the group Lejb Fogelman focuses primarily on international business transactions, and he is supported by Rafał Baranowski, who is active across a variety of industries. Klaudia Królak joined from Linklaters in October 2023.Practice head(s):
Lejb Fogelman
Other key lawyers:
Stephen Horvath; Rafał Baranowski; Paweł Piotrowski; Michał Fereniec; Michał Bobrzyński; Klaudia Królak
Testimonials
‘Highly experienced and knowledgeable, yet extremely pragmatic, team. Always focused on the client’s goals and expectations.’
‘Michał Bobrzyński is an outstanding individual, bringing high engagement, excellent work ethics and vast experience in structuring and negotiating private equity transactions.’
‘They have excellent understanding of private equity clients’ expectations and standards, and are always focused on the best outcome for the client.’
‘Very holistic approach.’
‘Rafał Baranowski has high professional standards.’
‘Great team with superb knowledge and problem-solving approach.’
‘Rafał Baranowski has impressive knowledge and strategic thinking.’
‘Experienced and strong team of professionals.’
Key clients
Abris Capital Partners
GLP
Blackstone
Inpost
Stock Spirits Group
CVC Capital Partners
PIB Group
Agora S.A.
Value4Capital
HANSAINVEST Real Assets GmbH
Vista Equity Partners
Olympus Partners
Gilde Healthcare
Work highlights
- Advised Inpost S.A. on its acquisition of a 30% stake in Menzies Distribution Group from Endless LLP, a private equity fund.
- Advising Stock Spirits group on the indirect acquisition of 100% of the shares in Polmos Bielsko-Biała S.A.
- Advised PIB Group on the acquisition of Asist sp. z o.o.
Poland > Real estate Tier 1
The sizeable team at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k provides real estate advice ranging from acquisitions, to landlord issues, and is regularly instructed to assist developers and lenders with their projects. The team has recently focused on strengthening its environmental law and ESG capabilities, advising clients on regulatory issues in these fields. At the helm of the practice is Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoch, who frequently advises both domestic and international developers, banks, and institutional clients on their real estate investments in Poland. Other key team members include the ‘very focused’ Karol Brzoskowski, a key point of call for private equity investors, investment funds, and corporates and major developers. Maciej Jodkowski is an expert in asset and share deals and can ably ‘adapt to the needs of his international clientele’, which includes major corporates from the office, logistics and commercial sectors. Dual-qualified in Poland and Germany, Radomił Charzyński frequently extends his advice to German real estate clients. Kamil Majewski and Agnieszka Stankiewicz are likewise noted.Practice head(s):
Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoch
Other key lawyers:
Maciej Jodkowski; Karol Lewandowski; Karolina Tulwin; Izabela Żmijewska; Kamil Majewski; Agnieszka Stankiewicz; Radomił Charzyński; Karol Brzoskowski
Testimonials
‘Maciej Jodkowski is able to understand and adapt to the needs of his international clientele. He is available, well organised and dedicated to reaching the client’s goals. Praise also to Karol Lewandowski, who also combines in-depth knowledge of the local market with a pragmatic and result-driven approach.’
‘GT’s real estate team is very well known and very reputable in the Polish market, with lawyers specialising in different areas of real estate, which enables them to provide comprehensive transactional advice and to address more specific legal issues in a timely manner.’
‘Radomił Charzyński – one of the top real estate lawyers, highly regarded and generally acknowledged on the market, very business and result-oriented, ready to handle the most complex legal issues and transaction structures having in mind the interest of the client. He co-ordinates the transactional work in a very well structured manner.’
‘Super capable and experienced team, with profound knowledge, outstanding attention to details, which gives a lot of comfort when it comes to leading complex real estate transactions.’
‘Kamil Majewski – outstanding lawyer with outstanding attention to details, super friendly, very helpful, always on top of things, very focused and always reasonable and pragmatic when it comes to negotiations. He gets deals done.’
‘When working with GT, compared to working with other law firms, first of all I have the feeling that the entire team knows what they are doing and is experienced enough to ensure that individual contracts and documents are prepared efficiently and well, and in the event of the leader’s unavailability, the work will continue to be done efficiently.’
‘I work very well with Kamil Majewski, who has a brilliant perception of transactions, focuses on really important problems, and at the same time does not lose sight of smaller issues. He is precise, careful, and yet very quick to react. Kamil also gives the impression that he is focused on the transaction and does not deal with other clients’ matters at the same time.’
‘Kamil Majewski is a safe pair of hands, very detailed and prompt communicator. Easy and super pleasant to deal with.’
Key clients
CBRE Investment Management
Cromwell Property Group Poland
P3 Logistic Parks
Trigea
Generali Real Estate
7R, MFC Real Estate and DIL Polska Baumanagement
Blackstone
AT Capital Group
Marvipol Development S.A.
Invesco Real Estate
Panattoni
Polsat Plus
Centerbridge Partners Europe LLP
Echo Investment
Work highlights
- Advised CBRE Investment Management on the acquisition of a logistics portfolio consisting of 24 standalone properties covering an area of 854,700 square metres, spread across Poland, Germany and the UK, from Hillwood Investment Properties.
- Advised Multi Veste 339 B.V, an entity owned by funds managed by Blackstone, on the sale of the Forum Gdańsk shopping centre situated in the Polish Tricity to NEPI Rockcastle.
- Advised Centerbridge Europe Partners LLP on a joint venture transaction with ROBYG S.A. involving seven initial projects and the possibility of adding more.
Poland > Banking and finance Tier 2
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński Sp. k‘s banking and finance offering fields Polish, English, and New York-qualified lawyers. The team is is highly adept at advising borrowers on corporate reorganisations, transformations, and other corporate law issues, and the fintech sector is a particular industry of focus. In addition, acquisition finance, bridge and mezzanine financings, real estate financings, and restructuring mandates are core areas of strength for the group. Andrzej Wysokiński leads the department and frequently advises on domestic and cross-border transactions. Paulina Kimla-Kaczorowska is also a key name and is involved in many of the firm’s key mandates.Practice head(s):
Andrzej Wysokiński
Other key lawyers:
Lejb Fogelman; Łukasz Pawlak; Agnieszka Stankiewicz; Michał Bobrzyński; Paulina Kimla-Kaczorowska; Mateusz Koronkiewicz
Key clients
CBRE Investment Management
CIECH S.A.
Blackstone
ING Bank Śląski S.A.
JDR Cable Systems
TELE-FONIKA Kable S.A.
Trigea Nemovitostni Fond, Sicav, A.S.
PAK – Polska Czysta Energia sp. z o.o.
Polsat Plus Group
Peakside Capital Advisors
Value4Capital
EdgeConneX
Work highlights
- Advised EdgeConneX Group on its sustainability-linked €2.4bn portfolio financing.
- Advised Polsat Plus Grup on an issuance of corporate bonds with a value of PLN2.67bn.
- Advised CBRE Investment Management on financing the acquisition a 24-asset, 855,000m square metre portfolio of logistics assets in Europe from Hillwood Investment Properties for approximately €1bn.
Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Paweł Pietkiewicz sits at the helm of the litigation and arbitration practice at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k, which works alongside the firm’s corporate and M&A, real estate, capital markets, tax and employment teams to provide clients with a multi-disciplinary contentious offering. The department offers clients representation before the entire gamut of Polish courts, and it also boasts international arbitration expertise. Antoni Libiszowski regularly represents clients in international arbitration proceedings and disputes before state and administrative courts, while Andrzej Wysokiński is especially skilled in commercial litigation.Practice head(s):
Paweł Pietkiewicz
Other key lawyers:
Andrzej Wysokiński; Robert Lis; Antoni Libiszowski; Izabela Szponar
Key clients
Citi Handlowy
PZU S.A.
Assa Abbloy Mercor Doors sp. z o.o.
Logicor Europe Limited
CI Games S.A.
Empik sp. z o.o.
Capitea S.A.
Work highlights
- Representing Bank Handlowy w Warszawie in proceedings before the state court in its dispute with a former commercial partner, Rigall Arteria Management.
- Representing PZU in proceedings related to the claims of minority shareholders, Manchester Securities Ltd and Wspólna Reprezentacja S.A., in connection with the 2007 and 2012 AGM resolutions relating to compensation for the alleged non-payment of a dividend in 2007.
- Represented a major airline in administrative proceedings initiated by the Polish Border Guard in connection with the PNR obligations arising out of Polish law.
Poland > Employment Tier 2
Clients praise the labour and employment practice at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k for its ‘unique knowledge of equity incentive plans and senior management employment matters'. Other areas of expertise include post-merger integration processes and employment-related issues for IT companies establishing a presence in Poland. Anna Halas-Krawczyk heads up the practice and has extensive knowledge of top-level management contracts and incentive plans. Natalia Wołkowycka is also an active member of the practice.Practice head(s):
Anna Hałas-Krawczyk
Other key lawyers:
Natalia Wołkowycka; Angelika Makar
Testimonials
‘We work a lot with the employment team because of their unique knowledge of equity incentive plans and senior management employment matters. The entire team is very responsive, clear and communicative. They provide a good quality of work and are capable of working under pressure to deliver.’
‘Very knowledgeable, agile and business oriented, propose creative and pragmatic solutions.’
‘The team is very well diversified with a very market-focused team leader in Anna Hałas-Krawczyk.’
‘Anna Hałas-Krawczyk is highly business oriented, very stright forward, super up to speed with the market trends. Natalia Wołkowycka is very motivated and engaged with in-depth knowledge. Knows where to push and where to let go. I highly regard working with Natalia and rely on her legal judgement.’
‘One of the very few teams on the market that is capable of doing more sophisticated work, including management incentive programs. ’
‘Anna Hałas-Krawczyk leads the team and simply put – she is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. Brilliant, business savvy and personable. She has also built a quality team around her, so the bench at GT is strong.’
‘The GT lawyers are able to propose solutions when faced with a unique problem.’
‘Anna Hałas-Krawczyk, apart from a great understading of the legal issues, has good knowledge of business issues and is able to help the client navigate in complex cases.’
Key clients
Bank Handlowy Citi Bank
Persistent Systems
Innovaderm Research
Allianz SE
Żabka Polska
CVC Capital Partners
Stock Spirits Group
CORE Foundation
Oxfam Foundation
Tripledot Studios
EPIC Games
Abris Capital Partners
Innova Capital
Brainly
Lee Hecht Harrison/Adecco Group
Porsche Inter Auto Polska (Volkswagen Group)
Affidea Group
Expander Advisors sp. z o.o.
Scanmed S.A.
Endego sp. z o.o.
Symfonia Sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
- Advising Symfonia sp. z o.o. on the implementation of a management incentive program for senior management involving significant cross-border corporate and employment aspects.
- Advising Persistent Systems, a multinational technology services company listed on the National Stock Exchange of India, on its establishment in Poland in collaboration with IBM.
- Assisted Innovaderm Research with the set-up of its operations in Poland.
Poland > Energy and natural resources Tier 2
The energy and natural resources team at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k handles a wide range of matters, including privatisations, joint ventures, negotiations of transmission agreements, financings, and operations of projects in the renewables, heat, electricity, natural gas, and petroleum industries. Its client roster includes domestic and international project developers, investors, fuel suppliers, and government entities. Konrad Kosicki, who joined the firm in February 2023 from Wolf Theiss, now leads the practice and advises on both Polish and European law in connection with the acquisition, development, and financing of conventional and renewable energy projects. Counsel Dorota Derlicka, and associates Janusz Krakowiak and Karolina Lewandowska, complete the roster of key practitioners.Practice head(s):
Konrad Kosicki
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Practical approach to complicated transactional structures, availability, knowledge of market practice, good interpersonal skills which are useful when negotiating with difficult counterparties.’
‘Konrad Kosicki is an outstanding expert in the field of energy law and we highly value his input in all of the projects he’s been involved with thus far.’
‘Dorota Derlicka is a great lawyer with a great learning capacity. She has been involved a lot to create contacts and has a very proactive approach to cases which are by essence difficult.’
‘Practical, market-based approach to a lot of topics, not spending a huge amount of time on fights which are not worth fighting. Partners operate on an eye-to-eye level, very approachable. Good experience with a variety of aspects – M&A, PPAs, administrative procedures.’
‘Konrad Kosicki – very good market experience and good network (which also proves useful for his clients), good experience across a variety of deals.’
‘Dorota Derlicka – very good practice in administrative procedures, always available when needed.’
Key clients
Alinea Solar France
Axpo Polska sp. z o.o.
Axpo Solar
DXT Commodities S.A.
ERU Europe GmbH
Finadvice AG
Greenfuture Energy sp. Z o.o.
Grenergy Polska sp. Z o.o.
Longwing Polska sp. Z o.o.
NALA Renewables Poland
Pacifico Energy Partners
PAK-Polska Czysta Energia
SMARTENERGY Group AG
Tele-Fonika Kable S.A.
Valorem SAS
Vitol Group
ZE PAK Group
INNEKO
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures S.L.
Greenvolt Power
GreenFuture Poland
Work highlights
- Advising Longwing Polska sp. z o.o on the development of the Zalesie wind farm.
- Advising Alinea Solar France on the acquisition and financing of a biogas portfolio from local developer EB Orco.
Poland > Tax Tier 2
The tax practice at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k fields experts in transactional tax advisory work, corporate reorganisations, tax planning and tax controversies. The team works collaboratively with the firm’s real estate, M&A, banking and finance, and capital markers practices to provide multidisciplinary advice to clients. The team is headed up by Marek Kozaczuk, who draws on extensive experience handling tax disputes and representing clients before tax and customs authorities, as well as national courts of all levels. Maciej Kacymirow and Tomasz Kacymirow are also notable names in the practice.Practice head(s):
Marek Kozaczuk
Other key lawyers:
Tomasz Kacymirow; Maciej Kacymirow; Mateusz Rogulski; Anna Lewandowska
Testimonials
‘What we like most about working with GT is that they are highly client-oriented advisors, understanding our business needs and trying to meet them. Moreover, their method of communication is very tailored to our needs and they are not afraid to ask for feedback. When the situation requires, they can propose “out of the box” solutions.’
‘For us the first point of contact is Maciek Kacymirow supported by Mateusz Rogulski, and they quickly deliver the results of their work, which actually give us the answer to the question of what business decision is best to make. This is crucial for us.’
‘The GT team is always available for questions that are multidisciplinary, which is really powerful thing when entering a new market.’
‘The individuals working at GT are skillful, reliable, responsive and proactive. It is exactly that combination that make these GT individuals stand out!’
‘The team I worked with was very much engaged. They understood our needs very well and proposed a bunch of possible solutions with detailed explanation of advantages and potential risks. They also prepared simulation of potential future costs connected with each scenario. They were open to checking different solutions connected with tax issues in other countries also.’
‘I had the pleasure of cooperating with Maciej Kacymirow. I would like to emphasise his engagement and very high knowledge connected with taxes. He is also very agile, business oriented, looking for solutions, detailed and perfectly organised. The project that he ran was quite complex and unique on the Polish market, however he ran it very effectively.’
Key clients
Agora S.A.
Allianz SE
PIB Group
Innova Capital
Value4Capital
AT Capital Group
Symfonia Sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
- Advised Agora S.A. on the acquisition of a 40% stake in Eurozet sp. z o.o. and assisted with the negotiation of the shareholders’ agreement executed with its majority shareholder, SFS Ventures s.r.o.
- Advised Allianz on the mergers of Allianz Group and Aviva Group entities in Poland.
- Advised PIB Agency, part of the international PIB Group, on the acquisition of Asist sp. z o.o., a major insurance multi-agency in Poland.
Poland > White-collar crime Tier 2
At Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k, the white-collar crime team forms part of the wider defence and special investigations practice. The team has significant experience representing foreign investors in multi-jurisdictional matters regarding abuses of power, anti-money laundering, fraud and anti-corruption. Leading the team is Paweł Pietkeiwicz, who is ably supported by Antoni Libiszowski and Izabela Szponar.Practice head(s):
Paweł Pietkiewicz
Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
- Representing a leading alcohol manufacturer in court action to set aside and resist enforcement of the UNCITRAL arbitration award granting compensation to one of the largest FMCG distributors in Poland for alleged breach of the representations and warranties included in an M&A transaction in the context of an alleged fraudulent carousel VAT scheme.
Poland > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k's multi-disciplinary team fields contentious and transactional expertise, and its offering spans in and out-of-court restructuring proceedings, as well as advice to purchasers of stocks and assets of insolvent entities. Sitting at the helm of the practice is Andrzej Wysokiński. Michał Bobrzyński is another key name to note.Practice head(s):
Andrzej Wysokiński
Other key lawyers:
Michał Bobrzyński; Antoni Libiszowski
Key clients
Bank Pekao S.A.
Logicor
Inverkip
IFA Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries
Work highlights
- Advised Bank Pekao S.A., as creditor to a consortium comprising PBG, Hydrobudowa and Aprivia, on various matters relating to the restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings of the members of the consortium.
- Advised Logicor and its affiliate Inverkip, as the landlord, on various matters relating to the restructuring proceedings of Polish bread manufacturing company Nowakowski Piekarnie.
- Represented Logicor and its affiliate Gemini (Poland) Propco II, as the landlord, in the bankruptcy proceedings of Qumak S.A.
Poland > TMT Tier 4
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k‘s TMT offering encompasses advice on a range of mandates, from internet, e-commerce, and licensing matters, and the handling of new technology solutions, to the implementation and integration of IT systems, outsourcing, and the manufacturing and distribution of computer software and hardware. Fintech and regulatory-related mandates also form part of the group’s offering. Deputy managing partner Michał Fereniec chairs the group, and has particular expertise in the licensing of media rights.Practice head(s):
Michał Fereniec
Other key lawyers:
Michał Bobrzyński
Testimonials
‘Professional approach to the client, reliability, loyalty, punctuality.’
‘Michał Fereniec has enormous knowledge, experience, composure in stressful situations, availability at any time, and dedication to the case at hand.’
Key clients
Agora S.A.
Ekstraklasa S.A.
Allianz SE
Empik sp. z o.o.
Black Knight Football and Entertainment
Vista Equity Partners
Symfonia Sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
- Advised Ekstraklasa S.A. on the sale of media rights relating to the Polish premier football league in seasons 2023/2024 to 2026/2027 to the TV broadcaster CANAL+ POLSKA S.A.
- Advised Allianz on the mergers of the Allianz Group and Aviva Group companies in Poland, as well as on the signing and implementation of a TSA.
- Advising Black Knight Football and Entertainmenton the potential acquisition of a Polish football club and branding strategy implementation.
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 | Jolanta.Nowakowska-Zimoch@gtlaw.com | +48 22 690 6140 |
Lawyer Profiles
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2020 vision: minimising financial crime risk in US/UK M&A
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.