Gide Loyrette Nouel's multidisciplinary corporate M&A practice can often be seen advising corporates on deal structuring, due diligence, negotiations and execution, and regularly supporting reorganisations, mergers, spin-offs, asset transactions and squeeze-outs. Dariusz Tokarczuk and Paweł Grześkowiak both act as co-heads, with Tokarczuk specialising in mandates concerning the mining and heavy industries, and Grześkowiak acting as the go-to for private equity-related transactions. Wojciech Czyżewski is a regarded member of the practice for his expertise in deals involving industry investors and private equity funds.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Big knowledge, professional, goal oriented, business aware, great communication.’
- ‘Wojciech Czyżewski is clearly standing out as an excelent M&A lawyer. He has a very good business understanding on top of his legal skills. He is a great guide throughout the whole M&A process.’
- ‘Quite good team, although can be understaffed at peak times.’
- ‘Wojciech Czyżewski stands out for his leadership and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for us. His proactive approach, pragmatic mindset, and strong work ethic make him a trusted advisor in the most complex negotiations. He can anticipate issues, structure solutions, and manage the transaction process with confidence and clarity. Wojciech focuses on what moves the deal forward and protects the client’s strategic interests.'
- ‘Balance of legal precision, business pragmatism, and human sensitivity. They do complex transactional work—spanning legal due diligence, contract negotiation, financing arrangements, and post-transaction planning. In high-pressure deal settings, the team brings calm, empathy, and a collaborative tone, enabling all parties to stay focused and productive even during emotionally-charged moments.’
- ‘I worked mainly with a team led by Wojciech Czyżewski, which also included Magdalena Zawiślak. I found them to be a well-coordinated team. They are highly specialised in transactions and gave good, clear advice on what to do and how to go about it. I believe that Wojtek is a truly excellent team leader and highly talented transactional lawyer; he is very responsive and has provided some excellent insights into potential risks we may face.’
Key clients
- LDC Group
- Avallon MBO
- KGHM International Ltd.
- Enterprise Investors
- Investindustrial
- The shareholders of Private Label Tissue and Italian Paper
- KGHM Polska Miedź
- MCI Capital
- Central Group
- Resource Partners
- Inovo VC
- Qemetica
Work highlights
Assisting LDC Group on the acquisition of an organised part of Konspol sp. z o.o.
Advising KGHM International Ltd. on the sale of mining assets located in the Sudbury Basin in central Ontario, Canada, to the Canadian mining company Magna Mining.
Advising Polish Enterprise Fund VII, a private equity fund managed by Enterprise Investors, on the sale of Nu-Med to Affidea a pan-European provider of specialist healthcare services.
Lawyers
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
Dariusz Tokarczuk; Paweł Grześkowiak
Other key lawyers
Edyta Zalewska; Wojciech Czyżewski; Dawid Van Kędziersk; Magdalena Zawiślak