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Poland

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

The CMS corporate M&A department is active across a wide range of industries, with particular experience in public M&A, regulated sectors and multi-jurisdictional deals. Sławomir Czerwiński is responsible for heading up the team and is best known for his private equity expertise. Błażej Zagórski is a key member of the group for tech sector mandates, and Ryszard Manteuffel is the name for acquisitions of publicly traded companies and regulated entities. Olga Czyżycka-Szczygieł is also highly experienced in M&A and private equity transactions.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • They're all friendly and fun to work with. They're committed and hard-working as well. If you combine that with their knowledge (previous point), then this is the perfect mix.
  • The team has a rare ability to combine in-depth legal knowledge with commercial aspects. Many legal teams claim that as well, but I find it rare. The team also knows when to zoom in and when to present synthetic information depending on the context. This is particularly relevant when the client tries to understand a problem - too little information may at times be insufficient, whereas equally, too much information in other cases may decrease understanding.
  • Great availability and client-oriented. Outstanding advice quality.
  • Business understanding plus a broader economic view. Andrzej Posniak makes the difference.
  • ‘Always to steps ahead, mindful business thinking, diligent in every aspect.’
  • ‘Ability to bridge cross-border transactions, practices and clients. In our specific case, working with US and Finnish clients on a local Polish transaction was managed in a seamless way.’

Key clients

  • InPost
  • Medicover
  • OEX
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
  • Pelion
  • Eesti Gaas
  • Constantia Flexibles
  • NextEnergy Capital Limited
  • A&R Investments Limited
  • Marioff Corporation
  • Inter Europol

Work highlights

Advised European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the take-over by VeloBank of Citi Handlowy’s consumer banking operations.
Advised A&R Investments Limited on the sale of a minority stake in Modivo S.A.
Advised Medicover listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, on the acquisition of CityFit.

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

Sławomir Czerwiński

Other key lawyers

Błażej Zagórski; Ryszard Manteuffel; Mateusz Stępień; Olga Czyżycka-Szczygieł; Jarosław Gajda; Grzegorz Pączek; Antoni Wandzilak; Joanna Białoskórska; Robert Semczuk