DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. can often be seen acting for corporates, financial institutions, investment funds and public-sector entities across a broad range of industries on domestic and cross-border transactions. Leadership of the team sits with co-heads Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz and Jakub Marcinkowski, who are both highly experienced in mandates for global corporates and private equity houses. Key figures in the team include Marta Frąckowiak, who excels in corporate reorganisations; Michał Bałdowski, who is an expert in the financial and energy sectors; and Wojciech Kalinowski, who is well versed in equity fund transactions.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘Cross-border fluency, local sharpness: They coordinate multi-jurisdictional workstreams seamlessly, but remain very precise on Polish law nuances (corporate, regulatory, employment, IP/IT), which is often where value and risk concentrate.’
- ‘Rafał Kluziak - partner engagement, hands-on, problem-solving.’
- ‘Excellent and professional team.’
- ‘No matter if it's a partner or an associate, the individual approach is always top-notch.’
- ‘DLA Piper’s commercial, corporate and M&A team excels in handling strategic transactions across multiple jurisdictions, combining deep industry knowledge with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach that delivers measurable value to clients.’
- ‘The DLA Piper commercial, corporate and M&A team impresses with their strategic insight, clear communication, and ability to deliver solutions under tight deadlines. They stand out for their business-oriented mindset and strong client focus.’
- ‘I am very satisfied with the team’s holistic approach to resolving non-standard matters, as well as their outstanding negotiation skills. What truly sets them apart is their ability to communicate and understand without the need for extensive explanation and the high level of trust they inspire when representing a client, even in meetings without the client’s direct presence.’
- ‘Highly responsive and professional team.’
Key clients
- Allegro
- Mid Europa Partners
- Avallon
- One.com Group AB (Group.One)
- Polish Development Fund, PFR
- General Electric Company
- GS Engineering & Construction Corp.
- Hubert Burda Media
- Hyundai Engineering, Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation
- URGO SAS
- ZEDRA
- Żabka Polska
- Corsair Capital
- PSA International
- Enterprise Investors
- Brand24
- Cloudflight
Work highlights
Advised Enterprise Investors on its investment in eTravel S.A. Enterprise Investors' co-investor is the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which jointly acquired a significant minority stake in eTravel S.A.
Advised MJM Holdings on the acquisition of 100% of shares of five companies owned by GIA Investments.
Advised ZEDRA on its acquisition of Blackstones, a provider of full-service outsourced accounting solutions for businesses.
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; Michał Banasiak; Michał Bałdowski