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CRIDO

CRIDO

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Poland

4

Commercial, corporate and M&A

With a strong footing in the mid-market and upper-mid market end, CRIDO advises on complex M&A transactions and corporate restructurings across Poland and the wider CEE region. Mateusz Baran and Karol Kicun jointly run the team, with Baran experienced in reorganisation processes, and Kicun well versed in joint ventures, acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Mateusz Stańczyk is the go-to for structuring issues and Renata Patoka is the commercial law expert.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The expertise and long lasting experience derived from multiple of industries makes CRIDO team unique in the market.’
  • ‘What impressed me most was the team’s ability to blend legal precision with strategic foresight. From day one, they approached the creation of my family foundation not just as a legal assignment, but as a deeply personal succession strategy. Their grasp of both the technical and emotional aspects of wealth preservation and family governance was exceptional.’
  • ‘The professionals I worked with were exceptional. What sets them apart is their ability to combine technical mastery with strategic empathy—they understand both the legal intricacies and the human dimensions of succession planning.’
  • ‘Constant availability, responsiveness, professional approach, excellent work ethic.’
  • ‘Attention to detail, excellent work ethic.’
  • ‘CRIDO’s commercial, corporate and M&A team combines strategic thinking with a strong practical understanding of transactional processes. The practice provides comprehensive support across all stages of transactions — from due diligence and structuring to negotiation and post-closing matters. Clients appreciate the team’s responsiveness, attention to detail and ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice.’

Key clients

  • 7R
  • Amplifon Poland
  • Avenger Flight Group
  • Bauer Media Group
  • BPI Real Estate Poland
  • Eversis
  • G City
  • IBM
  • iSpot
  • Kiwa Inspecta Holding Polska
  • Klépierre
  • Mercor

Work highlights

Advised Bauer Media Group on a $650m cross-border acquisition of Clear Channel Europe North.
Advised Avenger Flight Group on the sale of a Warsaw-based flight training center to Enter Air.
Advised Amplifon Poland on the acquisition of KIND Aparaty Słuchowe from a German corporate group.
Practice head

Mateusz Baran; Karol Kicun

Other key lawyers

Mateusz Stańczyk; Justyna Solnica; Witold Gwizdek; Renata Patoka