GSW Legal Szalc i Wspólnicy Sp. k. is active in advising founders and minority shareholders on exits, option exercises and ownership transitions, as well as on group restructurings and succession planning. Rafał Szalc and Maria Janicka both take on the role of co heads. Szalc is highly skilled across corporate governance and restructuring, and Janicka is the go-to advisor for high-value M&A transactions.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Their advice and support have been critical throughout the process, starting from contract negotiations with the general contractor through obtaining occupancy permits. What stands out is the strong sense of personal engagement I fell from the team. The team is extremely responsive, quick to respond to our issues and fight hard for our best interests.'
- 'Flexible, adaptable, responsive. They are open to create new teams to work on a given project.’
- ‘GSW Legal Szalc i Wspólnicy Sp. k. is a professional and experienced law firm that provides reliable legal support. Their team demonstrates a solid understanding of complex legal issues and ensures effective cooperation. Based on my experience, I can recommend GSW Legal as a trustworthy partner for legal services.’
- ‘The company collaborates primarily with attorney Rafał Szalec, who is a lawyer distinguished by his legal knowledge and high personal culture. This lawyer is a competent, factual and approaches legal issues with a defined strategy. Looking for solutions, it foresees legal consequences. He is also a great negotiator. This is a lawyer with extensive and specialised legal knowledge.’
- ‘Rafał Szalc is an experienced lawyer who combines professionalism with practical business awareness. He approaches legal challenges with competence and consistency, making cooperation constructive and efficient. I can recommend Mr. Szalc as a reliable legal advisor.’
- ‘The team consists of highly qualified lawyers in their specialities. The lawyers are available, responsive, and provide ready, effective solutions to legal problems. The professional level of legal advice combined with the empathetic approach of the lawyers fully meets the company's expectations regarding the level and nature of legal services, which are provided at the highest level. The selection of lawyers based on their various specializations can provide the company with comprehensive legal support.’
Key clients
- PawAway sp. z o.o.
- 4hFIX sp. z o.o.
- Soundscapes sp. z o.o.
- Woodland sp. z o.o.
- iPOS S.A.
- Inspire Restaurant Brands sp. z o.o.
- 4Mobility S.A.
- American School of Warsaw
- Central European Engine Services sp. z o.o.
- Futuregames Academy AB (previously Changemaker Educations AB)
- bolttech Poland sp. z o.o. (previously Digital Care sp. z o.o.)
- Eidotech sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
Advised bolttech Poland sp. z o.o. (formerly Digital Care sp. z o.o.), a subsidiary of bolttech, in the acquisition of the business enterprise Luxtrade, which specialises in the purchase, refurbishment, and retail sale of electronic equipment.
Led the drafting from the ground up and the negotiation of a multi-party investment agreement between PawAway sp. z o.o., its founders, and investors – a group comprising influencers, business leaders, and sports figures.
Advised founder and owner of PW FLORTECH spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością sp. k. on the process of its sale to DGP DOZORBUD Grupa Polska sp. z o.o. - the Polish capital group specialising in building protection, and securing future earn-out payments from this investment.
Practice head
Rafał Szalc; Maria Janicka