Praised for its ‘deep industry insight, especially in tech, energy, infrastructure, real estate, and food’, Dentons handles a high volume of domestic and cross-border transactions, with particular strength in matters involving complex regulatory overlays. The practice is overseen by Piotr Dulewicz, who is highly experienced in buyouts, exits and joint ventures. Paweł Grabowski is a prominent figure in the team for his impressive background in M&A transactions. Michał Wasiak is an asset to the team for his knowledge of the real estate and tech sectors.
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Private Equity
Position
Piotr Dulewicz is head of the Warsaw M&A and Private Equity groups. He also co-heads Dentons Private Equity group in Europe.
Piotr specializes in private equity funds, corporate law, mergers & acquisitions and corporate restructuring. He has 25 years of transactional experience. He has advised leading private equity funds and a number of international corporations on acquisitions and disposals of assets/companies. He has conducted many corporate restructurings in various sectors of the economy. Piotr has also advised on the formation of complex joint venture projects.
Career
Partner at Dentons since 2010.
Languages
English Polish
Education
University of Warsaw, 1996, Master of Laws
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Testimonials
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‘Dentons has one of the biggest and most experienced M&A teams in Poland. They’re known for getting complex cross-border deals done and navigating tricky regulated sectors. The team blends solid technical know-how with deep industry insight, especially in tech, energy, infrastructure, real estate, and food. When it comes to capabilities, they’re definitely among the top players in the market.’
‘I’ve had the chance to work with several Dentons lawyers over the years, including partner Paweł Grabowski. Right now, I’m involved in a deal led by Paweł, with great support from counsel Bartosz Juszczak and associate Beata Błaż. The whole team is proactive, hands-on, and fully committed to the process. I really appreciate their commercial approach and how they deliver legal solutions that fit our business goals. Paweł, in particular, stands out as an exceptional negotiator and a true dealmaker always acting in the client's best interest.’
‘I had the pleasure of working with Michał Wasiak and Marcin Urbański. What sets this team apart is not only their deep legal expertise but also their proactive and solution-oriented mindset. They consistently anticipate challenges and client questions, offering practical and actionable guidance even in complex situations. Their combination of professionalism, accessibility, and genuine commitment ensures that clients feel fully supported and confident in the outcomes. For anyone looking for a team that goes beyond standard legal advice and truly understands both the law and the business context, this team is exceptional.’
‘Marcin Paliwoda - managing counsel: Marcin is very responsive and did a great job on the project.’
‘This commercial, corporate and M&A practice is absolutely extraordinary and uniquely distinguished by their unparalleled comprehensive service approach that sets them apart from all competitors. What makes them truly exceptional is their outstanding ability to provide not just transactional execution, but complete end-to-end project management that encompasses every aspect of complex deals. Potential clients should know that this team possesses remarkable expertise in handling entire projects as integrated wholes, rather than just individual transaction components. Their most distinctive capability lies in their exceptional management of highly complex transactions involving intricate project-related agreements and their sophisticated negotiations.'
‘The individuals I work with in this practice are truly exceptional professionals who represent the absolute pinnacle of legal excellence in commercial and M&A matters. What makes them fundamentally different from competitors is their extraordinary combination of strategic vision, practical expertise, and unmatched dedication to client success. I particularly value their exceptional ability to seamlessly integrate complex legal frameworks while maintaining perfect attention to detail throughout the most sophisticated transactions.’
Key clients
- Infracapital Flex Bouygues Immobilier STX Next Yanmar Group CGI BEKO Syntaxis Capital Resource Partners Cero Generation VSB Group eSky Group American Heart of Poland Indykpol Veolia Ciklum
Work highlights
Advised Infracapital on the sale of DUON.