Rymarz Zdort Maruta advises on the full spectrum of ECM and DCM work, including domestic and cross-border IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, ABB processes, and prospectus preparation, as well as international sovereign and corporate bond issuances, supported by ongoing advice to listed companies on reporting, governance and regulatory obligations. Jointly led by Paweł Zdort and Filip Lesniak, the team benefits from Zdort’s extensive ECM knowledge, particularly in ABBs, and Lesniak’s expertise in regulated institutions across various economic sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Filip Leśniak and Maciej Kowalski - an excellent pair of lawyers, very cordial and professional work, always available, very flexible approach and very pro-client.’
- ‘RZM is the go-to firm in Poland. They operate with the expertise and efficiency of an international firm, whilst demonstrating deep knowledge of the local market. We always trust them to deliver commercial advice and top-class results. They are particularly good at collaborating and communicating with us to ensure that the international and local advice is aligned and presented to the client in a coordinated manner.’
- ‘Filip Leśniak in particular is a stand-out partner at the firm. He has deep connections in the market, is extremely communicative and collaborative, and he is a real pleasure to work with.’
- ‘The main strength of Rymarz Zdort Maruta is responsiveness, reaction time and the fact that its lawyers are business oriented. What is also important is the fact that Rymarz Zdort Maruta's capital market lawyers are one of the most experienced lawyer in this particular area of law in Poland. Their expertise is unique. ’
- ‘Our main lawyer and main contact is Filip Leśniak, partner. He is an experienced lawyer, and, at the same time, business oriented. His advice is always what we exactly needed.’
- ‘Quality of partners, experience, broad array of services, deeply rooted in the Polish market.’
- ‘They are one of the leading law firms in Poland for ECM transactions. They are a one-stop shop combining in-depth knowledge and market experience. They present a hands-on approach and business-oriented attitude topped up by fair value for money.’
- ‘Jacek Zawadzki is a top-notch ECM lawyer in Poland. Jacek is an exceptionally experienced ECM lawyer and excellent negotiator. His expertise and dedication gives invaluable legal comfort. With Jacek onboard, we know that everything will be done just the way it should be done, in line with our expectations and business needs.’
Key clients
- AEREF V PL Inwestycje sp. z o.o.
- Erste Securities Polska S.A.
- Erste Group Bank AG
- Pekao Investment Banking, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki – Biuro Maklerskie Pekao, Santander Bank Polska – Santander Biuro Maklerskie
- Banco Santander S.A., BNP PARIBAS, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft and Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE
- Globe Trade Centre S.A.
- BEST S.A.
- TDJ Equity I sp. z o.o.
- Mirbud S.A.
Work highlights
Advised AEREF V PL Inwestycje sp. z o.o. on an accelerated bookbuilding (ABB) process for the sale of shares in Murapol.
Advised Erste Group Bank AG, acting as the sole bookrunner, and Erste Securities Polska S.A., acting as the Polish offering agent, in connection with an ABB process of the shares in Vercom S.A.
Provided advice on Polish law to underwriters (Banco Santander S.A., BNP PARIBAS, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft and Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE) in connection with the issuance by the State Treasury of the Republic of Poland, represented by the Minister of Finance, of treasury bonds valued at USD 5.5bn on the US market.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Pawel Zdort; Filip Lesniak
Other key lawyers
Maciej Kowalski; Jacek Zawadzki