CMS’ capital markets practice is recognised for its comprehensive support to issuers and financial institutions across the full spectrum of ECM and DCM activity, combining deep transactional capability with regulatory expertise. Areas of expertise include IPOs, secondary offerings, and governance support on the equity side, as well as advising on bonds, bank securities, and bills of exchange on the debt side. Sławomir Czerwiński and Michał Śmiechowski jointly head up the team, with Czerwiński leading the broader corporate M&A department, and Śmiechowski leading on the DCM work. Ryszard Manteuffel is a key name for ECM matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great knowledge of law and market practice. Pro-business approach. Availability and timely responses.’
  • ‘Michal Smiechowski is a partner in capital markets. He has a business approach, gives quality and trustworthy. Works with difficult timelines. Great legal expertise combined with practice. Great communication skills.’

Key clients

  • InPost
  • Grupa Azoty S.A.

Work highlights

Advised A&R Investments Limited on the sale of a minority stake in Modivo.
Practice head

Sławomir Czerwiński; Michał Śmiechowski

Other key lawyers

Ryszard Manteuffel; Magdalena Zmysłowska; Łukasz Duchiński; Marcin Krzemień