Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak is active in acquisitions, disposals and strategic investments in sectors including FMCG, distribution, automotive, logistics, financial services, renewable energy (including offshore wind), chemicals, IT, healthcare and media. Robert Gawałkiewicz heads up the team and is experienced across M&A transactions, reorganisations and commercial litigation. Standout members of the team include Sławomir Uss, who is skilled in M&A and JVA projects; automotive-expert Łukasz Berak; and Karol Skibniewski, whose strengths lie in both M&A transactions and restructurings.
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Testimonials
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- Very efficient and able to deal with international matters.
- A good level of English is necessary to deal with international matters.
- Slawomir Uss is highly accessible, always available when needed, and demonstrates a genuine commitment to understanding our business priorities.
- The team is highly responsive and collaborative, making it easy to work together even on complex, time-sensitive matters. They don’t just provide theoretical answers—they take into account the appropriate risks and deliver practical solutions that are aligned with our business objectives.
- ‘SKS provides reliable and pragmatic advice. The team is very responsive.’
- ‘The team members have the right attitude: they are knowledgeable, reliable and responsive.’
Key clients
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- Euricom S.p.A
- Nordkalk sp. z o.o. (member of SigmaRoc PLC Group)
- Sodecia Participações Sociais, SGPS, S.A.
- Straumann Holding AG
- Sunly Land AS
- Arlington Capital Partners
- Betsson AB
- Bunge
- CVC Capital Partners
- Darling Ingredients Inc.
- DataExpert
Work highlights
Advised Darling Ingredients Inc. on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Miropasz sp. z o.o. for approx. EUR 110m.
Advised Euricom S.p.A. on the acquisition of Sonko sp. z o.o. from Oshee Polska sp. z o.o. (owned by the Innova Capital Private Equity Fund) for approx. $25m.
Advised DataExpert on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Media sp. z o.o. (Mediarecovery) and Safesqr sp. z o.o.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Robert Gawałkiewicz
Other key lawyers
Łukasz Berak; Marcin Olechowski; Sławomir Uss; Tomasz Kański; Witold Kurek; Karol Skibniewski; Michał Dawidowicz