CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Posniak i Bejm sp.k. > Warsaw, Poland > Firm Profile

‘Excellent knowledge and project handling.’

‘Always available with very good knowledge of market standards and the expectations of banks.’

‘One of the best banking teams in Warsaw with exceptional individuals.’

‘Jakub Podkowa is always ready to help with great solutions.’

‘The team is thoughtful and hard working. I appreciate their practical approach to complex issues. They are responsive and you can be sure they will be there for you.’

‘Małgorzata Urbańska is an expert in competition law. She is sensible and you can always rely on her support. She has extensive knowledge combined with practical understanding of business.’

‘Izabela Biernat-Sadlak is one of my main points of contact when it comes to consumer issues. She has a hands-on approach and offers practical support in complex issues.’

‘Małgorzata Urbańska is a great leader of her team and she represents a clear vision. She has top professional knowledge combined with an easy to approach personality and a clear way of explaining the matter and its solution.’

‘Krzysztof Sikora is a highly talented legal counsel who quickly understands the matter at stake, and has excellent orientation and analytical skills. He is practical and solution orientated, reliable and always available.’

‘Hands-on and knowledgable team with a proactive attitude.’

‘The team knows the in and outs of the Polish Merger Control office and is key to have on your side if you want a merger clearance. They know all the case handlers and are in touch with them to speed up the review of your case.’

‘Agnieszka Starzyńska is our main contact and a very experienced lawyer. She is very approachable and can provide really fast advice.’

‘Aleksander Grabecki and Michał Bork valued for professional approach and high level of expertise.’

‘CMS’ construction practice is known for its experience and ability to handle the most difficult and complex construction projects. They are able to present most complex issues in a simple way while maintaining a high level of legal arguments. They also know the construction market and day-to-day construction problems, so they understand clients and external consultants they work with.’

‘Mateusz Jaworski is a young but already experienced construction lawyer. I value him for his ability to think outside the box when it comes to legal construction problems. His meticulous approach, and comprehensive and detailed advice are also worth mentioning. ’

‘Our firm is well taken care of by Agata Jurek-Zbrojska and Małgorzata Madej-Balcerowska. Both are always available for a call, meeting, respond to emails timely. They have a lot of relevant experience so I can rely on their advice. ’

‘CMS Poland’s construction department stands out in the legal landscape for its unwavering dedication to client satisfaction and its exceptional team of legal professionals. What sets this practice apart is its client-centric approach, ensuring accessibility, efficiency, transparent billing practices, and a keen focus on aligning legal strategies with specific business types and interests.’

‘When compared to other firms, CMS Poland’s construction department stands out for its holistic approach to legal representation. They do not simply provide standard legal advice; they take the time to understand the intricacies of the client’s business and tailor their services accordingly. This personalised touch, combined with their technological prowess and commitment to transparency, distinguishes them as a top-tier legal partner in the Polish market.’

‘The cooperation was very good. Good contact with lawyers. Factual and professional approach to the topic. Timely completion of work.’

‘Piotr Stenko is a very experienced lawyer, finding cost and time effective solutions to our problems.’

‘An excellent dispute resolution team. Extremely dedicated, paying attention to details but at the same time understanding the whole picture and business aspects.’

‘Rafał Morek and Jan Markiewicz are top construction dispute practitioners in Poland – which is why we chose them. They have outstanding practical experience in such matters as ours and a very good understanding of the market. They have a hands-on approach, are always available for us and give us the comfort we need.’

‘Adam Jodkowski and Marcin Zbytniewski – an excellent team specialising in construction cases; prudent, efficient, responsive, and friendly.’

‘Jan Markiewicz has been great at developing legal argumentation and a convincing narrative for our cases. He is always available to talk and discuss all issues as well as to help us whenever a problem pops up. He is very good at case management too – handling evidence and submissions in multiple simultaneous proceedings.’

‘Rafał Morek is a brilliant strategist and a person whose judgement we fully trust. His experience gives us confidence that the agreed strategy is the best one possible.’

‘Rafał Morek, supported by Jan Markiewicz, create an unbeatable team. Rafał combines thorough knowledge and experience with a unique personality. It’s great and rewarding for me as an in-house lawyer to work together.’

‘Julia Dyras is an exceptional lawyer; very client focused with a problem-solver attitude. Highly recommended in complex cases with international elements, in particular arbitrations.’

‘Aleksander Woźniak is a great lawyer who combines legal knowledge with a business-oriented mindset.’

‘Very commercial, practical and responsive. Provide high quality advice that is not too legalistic.’

‘Tomasz Sanciewicz provides a really excellent service. Extremely practical and commercial advice coupled with sound knowledge of the law. Really knows our business and how we operate and is able to tailor his advice accordingly. Very responsive and is our go-to person.’

‘Tomasz Sanciewicz is knowledgeable, clear, commercial and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team is experienced, business-focused, and provides concise advice that is fit for purpose. Part of the fee depends on the success of the project. The description of works in the billing process is accurate and easy to follow.’

‘This is a one-stop-shop energy practice, with a long presence on the market. CMS can help a range of clients from various sub-sectors. This is a big team that can handle major projects. ’

‘Maciej Ziółkowski – very dedicated, with a commercial and pragmatic approach. Reliable and trusted advisor.’

‘Piotr Ciołkowski – stands out as one of the most recogniwable lawyers.’

‘Łukasz Szatkowski – very client oriented, well anchored on the market, professional, down to earth.’

‘Andrzej Szostak and Angelika Szufel have a very good understanding of the specifics of working in the industry and carry out tasks with care. A big plus is that they easily understand the results that are expected.’

‘Maciej Ziółkowski – very committed professional, focused not only on the task, but also the client’s needs. Out-of-the box thinker. Very keen on proposing new solutions even before the client starts thinking about the new problematic issue.’

‘CMS lawyers work in many countries and have daily contact with many legislations, which gives them a broad perspective and allows them to transfer interesting and up-to-date legal concepts from other jurisdictions to Poland. The team has a very good reputation as one of the best energy and natural resources teams in the CEE. They are detailed, showing vast knowledge of the law, but also very practical.’

‘The advantages are diversity and high competence in insurance.’

‘What I value the most is the cooperation with Paweł Wajda. Always available, immediately responds to a request for contact, open to discussion, understanding like no other advisor of the client’s needs.’

‘The firm openly informs about the chance in the case. High substantive competence, the problem is analysed in depth and broadly.’

‘Very good cooperation, quick contact with lawyers, high competence in administrative procedures and procedures before administrative courts.’

‘Paweł Wajda has very good cooperation, quick contact, very high commitment and professionalism in advice and preparation of documents.’

‘Credible and confident. Information received from them is correct. They keep their promises. They are responsive and available fast. They do the job fast. They communicate clearly and briefly.’

‘Strong support and prompt answers.’

‘What makes the team unique is the level of responsiveness and time spent to finish the task.’

‘With respect to the IP practice, I have been working mostly with Aleksandra Kuźnicka-Cholewa. Aleksandra provides her advice in accordance with the recent case law, highest professional standards and, crucially, industry specific knowledge. It is also of importance that Aleksandra demonstrates advanced knowledge of English. During negotiations she is always good-tempered and shows respect towards the interlocutor.’

‘The team is highly accessible and engaged in projects. The culture is to exceed expectations and anticipate issues that are flagged to clients before they happen, which significantly accelerates the time to execute projects and greatly increases the probability of success.’

‘The individuals that I worked with include Angelika Szufel and Marcin Bejm. Both are characterised by very deep sector expertise and have often shared valuable industry insights that would typically be reserved for commercial experts. They also have a profound knowledge of all the potential issues with administrative procedures and how to address them.’

‘Exceptionally deep knowledge of the sector and of legal precedents. Very accessible and willing to work out-of-hours when the need occurs. Able to quickly be briefed and provide legal input with rapid turnaround times’

‘I have worked closely with Angelika Szufel over the past 1.5 years and have been extremely impressed by her availability and in-depth knowledge of complex public procurement contracts. The involvement of Angelika and her team was decisive in our company winning one of our biggest ever contracts. Their ongoing support is a key part of our overall success.’

‘The team led by Marcin Bejm is the most experienced on the market. I have full trust in them. Always looking for a solution, no matter how complicated the issue seems to be. Nothing is impossible to negotiate with this team.’

‘Marcin Bejm – professional as a lawyer with broad soft skills used during cooperation on difficult and business topics with clients; open to diversity of cooperation and flexible in setting the terms of cooperation.’

‘The advice was aimed not only at securing the described initial aims and needs of our institution, but suggested several unique propositions aimed at providing the best result. During our meetings we felt that we were consulting someone who has very broad experience, can suggest solutions tested before in practice, and takes into account the specific character of our institution.’

‘Angelika Szufel provided the best possible advice. She was incredibly devoted to the process and we had the impression that she was giving much more of her time and skills than minimally required. She was highly competent, knew the specific field and background of our institution and she was able to identify not only the vital aims for us, but also threats and difficulties we did not think about before starting our cooperation.’

‘The depth of expertise within the CMS team is truly exceptional. Each member brings an impressive blend of legal knowledge, business approach and a genuine passion for serving clients. It’s a rare blend of professionalism and approachability that sets this practice apart.’

‘One of the key strengths lies in the team’s collaborative spirit. CMS’ holistic approach to client service sets them apart. It’s not just about legal expertise, but also about understanding the broader context in which CMS clients operate. This depth of understanding empowers the CMS team to deliver solutions that are not only legally sound but also strategically accurate.’

‘Outstanding client representation in the negotiations by Dominik Rafałko and his team.’

‘The CMS team were extremely attentive to our matter and went above and beyond to meet tight timeframes, with a difficult counterparty. The team worked hard to negotiate terms both in line with market practice in Poland and our individual commercial needs. Through a collaborative effort between CMS and pur in-house team, we were able to achieve some great “wins” and significantly improve the contract terms. Couldn’t recommend the team enough and hope to be able to work with them again in the future.’

‘CMS is a law firm with a broad spectrum of activities, comprehensively dealing with clients and meeting their needs. Generally speaking, CMS is reliable and responsive. The cooperation with them is smooth, their advice is oriented to solving the client’s problems, often includes various possible options, creative approaches and a good understanding of the complexity of each legal situation.’

‘I value the professional competence of the CMS lawyers I met with.’

‘I worked exceptionally well with Anna Wiśniewska, who stands out as a lawyer. She is bright, business-oriented and well-informed on the client’s operations and issues. Her strengths are good understanding of the business and legal environment surrounding the client,  and she gives thoughtful, well-rounded and competent advice. She is in charge of the client’s problem and is prompt to respond and resolve the issue.’

‘Michał Mieciński exemplifies a level of client dedication and attention to detail that sets him apart in the legal profession. His unique qualities and exceptional capabilities have been invaluable to our company, providing a level of service that goes above and beyond expectations. His keen attention to detail ensures that nothing is overlooked in the legal process. He meticulously reviews documents and thoroughly analyses the intricacies of each case, leaving no stone unturned.’

‘The tax team provided me with exhaustive, straight to the point and timely advice in a complex matter. Their dedication, responsiveness, good understanding and reasonableness in their assessment were extremely appreciated. ’

‘We work a lot with Piotr Nowicki who has been able to assist us on different projects. We have always been happy with the outstanding work performed by Piotr and his team.’

‘CMS is a very competent and experienced team capable of handling all sorts of projects, but in particular strategic tax advisory, transactional tax and tax restructuring. You always work with senior lawyers through the whole circle of the project, which gives us comfort they will handle the case properly and which is not always the case with other firms.’

‘I especially recommend Małgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz and her team.’

‘Małgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz is our main contact in CMS. She is very reliable, committed and proactive. She is not only a world-class expert in transactional tax, cross-border tax and tax structuring, but also a very experienced business advisor.’

‘Dynamic, responsive and highly skilled.’

‘Practical and commercial.’

‘Understanding of Polish tax system and business needs.’

‘I can always rely on the team to support my organisation. They are client oriented and brilliant in the way they think and solve problems.’

‘Excellent practice and industry knowledge, as well as market practice. Excellent legal knowledge, constant development of knowledge. Good communication skills, and the firm accommodates business needs to solutions.’

‘Extensive legal knowledge accompanied with experience and market practice. The partners are available, responsive, meeting the agreed timeline. And so are associates.’

‘There are able to adapt to our needs. They combined the teams for banking and financing and bond issuance to provide us with bonds having LMA provisions.’

‘Przemysław Kopka is one of the best lawyers in Poland for organising financings.’

‘Team focusing on bonds has great experience in large transactions. They know the market standards and expectations of other market players and the regulator.’

‘Michał Śmiechowski has an exceptionally long track-record on debt capital market mandates, which makes his experience quite unique. There are only a few lawyers in Poland with similar focus and background.’

‘Extremely dedicated team. The advice was always on time, without delays. The advice covered all the possible aspects of the questions. The team demonstrated deep knowledge of the capital markets regulations, precedents and current environment.’

‘We worked with Rafał Zwierz and Magdalena Zmysłowska. Both demonstrated a high level of professionalism and client orientation. They managed to provide unparalleled advice in the most complex situations.’

‘Competence, reactivity, reliability, and efficiency.’

‘The team as CMS is great at collaborating, very prompt with their responses and clear in their understanding.’

‘I worked with Mateusz Stępień and his team. He has a very clear thought process, is a great lawyer and very prompt with his responses.’

‘The M&A team is calm and reliable at all times, fast and furious when needed, always on top of the case and thinking two steps ahead.’

‘Błażej Zagórski and Grzegorz Pączek are my favourite M&A team in Poland. When I hand the work to them, I do not have to check every step; they follow with all the details, keep me well informed, always working on the highest level and with the highest standards.’

‘CMS thoughtfully has selected engaged and knowledgeable attorneys who care for the client.’

‘Pragmatic and sound advice on privacy and data protection matters. Large team that represents all levels of expertise. An ability to align legal advice with the client’s business objectives.’

‘Open-minded in assisting clients and proposing solutions to legal problems.’

‘Expertise, responsiveness, close collaboration and dedication put together to serve a client. Damian Karwala stands out as an expert on international data transfers.’

‘The quality of service, great listening skills of all people who I work with, good speed of answering emails and providing support.’

‘Adriana Zdanowicz-Leśniak is high quality, very good and professional but at the same time provides a friendly business relationship, willingness to answer all questions and provide the required support and advice. I value the perfect communication with her, and appreciate her engagement every time when we work together. I feel important, listened to and looked after.’

‘Great experts in data protection. Thorough knowledge and ready to deal with complex matters. Commitment, professionalism, willingness to help, and finding non-standard solutions are strengths of the team.’

‘Tomasz Koryzma, Damian Karwala, and Dominika Tyc provide excellent support for all privacy matters.’

‘The team is characterised by being highly accessible at all times. All team members respond immediately and remain proactive during projects.’

‘They cooperate well with one another at all levels and everyone is always up to speed, which makes it easy to maintain deal momentum, even if not all team members are present during a meeting.’

‘The individuals that I worked with include Sławomir Czerwiński, Jarosław Gajda and Antoni Wandzilak. The key differentiator is business acumen. They understand what is critical and what is less important from a commercial perspective. This allows them to quickly and effectively conduct negotiations and add true value.’

‘I had a great working experience with the CMS team. They are very prompt, clear with their responses, have a transactional mindset, and are great lawyers.’

‘We enjoyed working with Mateusz Stępień and his team. He is a great lawyer with clarity on thought processes and he provides clear advice on the way forward.’

‘Professionals and experts in their field.’

‘Sławomir Czerwiński stood out as very commercial. Great with clients.’