With a strong presence in the Polish market, White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. is regularly instructed on domestic and cross-border acquisitions, disposals, public-to-private transactions, mandatory tender offers, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts and equity investments, with particular experience in transactions involving WSE-listed companies. The team is anchored by Marcin Studniarek, who is active in both public and private M&A. In the wider team, Marek Sawicki excels in mandates concerning private equity and the tech sector, and Rafał Kamiński specialises in joint-stock company regulations. Aneta Maria Hajska is also a key team member.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Well experienced, applying best global standards yet very well connected locally. Has best defence practice in Poland - combining global expertise in structuring around innovative technologies. Leading practice in Poland around venture capital and start-ups adapting various global structures to local start-ups.’
  • ‘Rafal Kaminski stands out not only within W&C but also more broadly in Poland. He has a unique ability to contribute to the commercial success of a transaction by thinking creatively and always having client's interest in mind.’
  • ‘White & Case has a very experienced and diverse M&A team, working closely with offices in other jurisdictions. The expertise makes them exceptionally suited to handle cross-border transactions in challenging sectors.’
  • ‘Maciej Zalewski not only provides legal advice, but thanks to his knowledge of the business sector of his clients, he is a true partner for our firm.’

Key clients

  • Comarch S.A.
  • Montagu Private Equity Limited
  • Unicredit S.p.A.
  • Wirtualna Polska Holding S.A.
  • Polski Światłowód Otwarty sp. z o.o. (PŚO)
  • Asseco Poland S.A.
  • Mercor Group
  • ICON Clinical Research Limited
  • Elemental Holding S.A.
  • SigmaRoc plc
  • AirHelp GmbH
  • Regnology AG

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Marcin Studniarek

Other key lawyers

Maciej Zalewski; Aneta Maria Hajska; Marek Sawicki; Małgorzata Paśnik; Rafał Kamiński; Klaudia Malczewska; Radomir Szewczuk