Schoenherr Halwa Okon Chyb sp.k's expertise is frequently sought out by domestic and international banks, corporates, and financial institutions on acquisition, project, and real estate finance, as well as restructuring, refinancing, and distressed asset transactions. Paweł Halwa helms the practice, which includes standout members such as Weronika Kapica, who is known for her financial regulatory expertise; Tomasz Kwaśniewski, who excels in acquisition finance transactions; and Marcin Antczak, who is most active in project finance and acquisition finance transactions.
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Testimonials
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- Ilona Fedurek, a partner in charge, is an exceptional lawyer with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of business rationales and implications. She is highly dedicated, consistently meets deadlines, and delivers high-quality work that requires minimal input from the client.
- Ilona Fedurek is a highly respected partner with exceptional deal-making skills. She consistently makes complex transactions possible. Ilona and her team (especially Piotr Bartoś) have worked with us on both sides of the table — representing the bank and the client — and every collaboration has been a true pleasure, marked by a sharp focus on getting the deal done. Previously, I did not recognize the Schoenherr brand in Poland (nor did many of my colleagues in banking corporate and private equity), but thanks to Ilona’s hard work over the past two years, she has been solely responsible for establishing Schoenherr’s presence and reputation in the Banking and M&A market in Poland. I would like every law firm to have a partner like Ilona.
- Market leading in Banking and Finance in Poland.
- Schoenherr’s Banking and M&A practice in Poland stands out for its ability to deliver highly complex transactions with precision and efficiency. The team, led by Ilona Fedurek, combines exceptional deal-making skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. Complex transaction expertise: The team consistently makes challenging deals possible, even under tight timelines. Comparison to other firms: Unlike many competitors, Schoenherr’s Polish team offers a boutique-level commitment combined with international standards. Their approach is highly personalized, ensuring that every transaction receives senior-level attention.
- Weronika Kapica is very responsive, knowledgeable, and a great pleasure to work with. She is experienced in international cross-border corporate and leveraged financings.
- The practice is one of the most experienced and forward-thinking teams in the Polish legal market, recognized for its deep understanding of both domestic and international financial transactions. What makes the practice unique is the combination of technical legal excellence, commercial insight, and an adaptive approach to client service, enabling it to support private equity investors across the full spectrum of financing structures. This is all thanks to Ilona Fedurek, a partner in charge.
Key clients
- 13029310 CANADA INC. | MULTY HOME LP | Multy Home Europe sp. Z o.o.
- Luminator Technology Group | Wingspire Capital
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- Erste Group Bank AG
- ID Energy Group
- Bank Pekao S.A.
- mBank
- Enterprise Investors
- BPM Capital
- Hawk Infinity
- Pareto Securuties, BOS
- BRUSS Polska sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
Advised Novacap on the amendment of the existing financing provided by the National Bank of Canada.
Advised Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank on a global securitisation programme for Eviosys group.
Advised Erste Group Bank AG on providing financing for Summus Capital OÜ's acquisition of the Lakeside office building in Warsaw.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paweł Halwa
Other key lawyers
Weronika Kapica; Aleksandra Goławska; Marcin Antczak; Ilona Fedurek; Tomasz Kwaśniewski; Piotr Bartoś