Lauded as one of the ‘most active M&A’ teams on the Polish market, DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.‘s corporate and M&A department handles domestic and cross-border mandates for global corporations, private equity funds, local and public companies, financial institutions, and investment funds across a wide range of sectors, including construction and manufacturing, retail, media and tech, finance and healthcare. Its offering encompasses support with transactions, post-merger integrations, daily corporate matters and corporate restructurings. Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz, who is praised as ’one of the most experienced M&A lawyers in Poland‘, and Jakub Marcinkowski are jointly leading the team as of December 2024. Previous practice head Marta Frąckowiak remains a key name at the firm, and Wojciech Kalinowski boasts expertise across the entire lifecycle of transactions, from due diligence reviews to the conclusion of agreements. Rafał Kluziak focuses on M&A transactions originating from the tech sector, while Piotr Miller assists foreign and Polish clients with their investments in entities in Poland and abroad.
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Testimonials
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‘I like Marta Frąckowiak's negotiations and communications style, and her projects are managed smoothly.'
‘As the most active M&A advisor in Poland, DLA Piper truly stands out. Their proactive and hands-on approach ensures every detail is handled with care, delivering consistently high-quality results. They offer a broad range of expertise, whether it’s M&A, litigation, employment, or tax. What really sets them apart is their strong relationship management; they’re always responsive, making you feel like a priority. Highly recommend!’
Key clients
- Allegro
- Arhelan
Work highlights
Advised international maritime cargo terminal operator SEA-invest Corporation S.A. on the sale of a majority stake in Przedsiębiorstwo Przeładunkowo-Składowe 'PORT PÓŁNOCNY' in Gdańsk to WĘGLOKOKS S.A. T.
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
Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz; Jakub Marcinkowski
Other key lawyers
Marta Frąckowiak; Wojciech Kalinowski; Rafał Kluziak; Piotr Miller; Izabela Gębal; Michał Sowiński; Marek Kłeczek; Piotr Rysiak; Michał Banasiak