Covering the full spectrum of debt financing matters, White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. is active in traditional bond issuances, as well as mortgage covered bonds, high-yield bonds, and EMTN programmes. Equity offerings and IPOs also form part of its portfolio of expertise. Marcin Studniarek helms the practice and advises on ECM and DCM transactions for a large range of companies, banks and investors. Standout features of the team include Rafał Kamiński, who is highly experienced in IPOs and other ECM offerings; Bartosz Smardzewski, who is knowledgeable of EMTN programmes; Monika Dużyńska, who is the go-to for IPO, SPO, and ABB transactions; and Damian Lubocki, who is well-versed in regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great teams, huge knowledge.’
- ‘Experience and knowledge.’
- ‘One of the leading capital markets teams in Poland.'
- ‘Rafał Kamiński and Monika Dużyńska, W&C partners, are top-notch experts on the equity capital markets aspects in Poland worked on various projects with the team in the past and they were always very helpful when it comes to overcome legal bottlenecks on the project; always provide a professional advice using their vast experience; it's a great addition to have them on the deal team.’
- ‘White & Case stands out through its proactive approach and ability to anticipate client needs rather than simply reacting to them. The team combines strong communication skills with deep industry knowledge, which makes complex issues easier to navigate and ensures practical, business-oriented solutions.’
- ‘They combine technical excellence with commercial awareness, making their advice both practical and solution-oriented. Their responsiveness and collaborative style clearly differentiate them from competitors.’
Key clients
- P4 sp. z o.o. (PLAY)
- Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Poland
- Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK or Polish Development Bank)
- Citigroup Global Markets Limited
- ORLEN S.A.
- mBank S.A.
- PKO Bank Polski S.A.
- PKO Bank Hipoteczny S.A.
- Banco Santander S.A.
- Santander Bank Polska S.A.
- Comarch S.A.
- Asseco Poland S.A.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Damian Lubocki
Practice head
Marcin Studniarek
Other key lawyers
Rafał Kamiński; Andrzej Sutkowski; Bartosz Smardzewski; Monika Dużyńska; Damian Lubocki