Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.'s capital markets team advises on the full range of ECM and DCM transactions, including IPOs, secondary offerings, Eurobonds, EMTN programmes, high-yield instruments and ESG-linked issuances. The practice also handles public M&A matters and supports listed companies on disclosure, governance and regulatory obligations. The practice is jointly helmed by Marcin Chyliński, who leads on the ECM side, and Michał Głowacki, who is responsible for the DCM side. Katarzyna Grodziewicz plays a central role in the practice, particularly on share and debt securities issuances. Bartosz Ordon is well-versed in debt instrument offerings.
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- ‘I worked with Michał Głowacki and Bartosz Ordon. The former is a highly experienced partner with extensive knowledge of various types of financing, including bond issues. A professional, he understands the opposing approaches of the parties to the transaction and proposes legal solutions that lead to a successful transaction closure. Bartosz Ordon is a senior associate, gaining increasing experience. He played a significant role in one of the most recent transactions we completed together. He pays attention to details and deadlines, which impact the transaction's ultimate success.’
- ‘The DCM Team provides strong, professional support and is always "Tier 1" legal advisor being considered.’
- ‘Michał Głowacki gives the client exceptional comfort of "being taken care of" in the most professional way. "Best in class" legal expertise and advice. Bartosz Ordon is very supportive and helpful.’
- ‘The legal team is committed to creating a smooth and comfortable working environment for all transaction parties.’
- ‘Michał Głowacki is always highly engaged in the transaction. His professionalism, as well as that of his team, is consistently of the highest standard.’
- ‘Michał Głowacki from Baker McKenzie is a trend-setter on this market. Very experienced with large net of connections with different banks, brokerage houses and investment firms. We rely on his experience in the area of capital markets law and his excellent assessment and understanding of the regulatory and market situation.'
Key clients
- JP Morgan Ghelamco Invest MidEuropa Bank Pekao Goldman Sachs Benefit Systems Wirtualna Polska Enterprise Investors Europejski Fundusz Leasingowy Santander Bank Polska
Work highlights
Advised the underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE and J.P. Morgan SE as joint global coordinators, on Polish law in connection with the IPO of shares of Zabka Group (Żabka Polska).
Advised Bank Pekao S.A. on the issuance of senior non-preferred eurobonds worth EUR 500m with an interest rate of 4.00%, due to 2030, offered in accordance with Regulation S, under the EMTN program.
Advised the selling shareholder, MidEuropa, in connection with the IPO of Diagnostyka S.A. shares with a total value of nearly PLN 1.7bn (USD 452m).
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Practice head
Marcin Chyliński; Michał Głowacki
Other key lawyers
Katarzyna Grodziewicz; Bartosz Ordon