Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.'s investment funds practice sits within the firm’s wider financial services regulatory department, and its offering includes advice on fund formation, transactional mandates, issues of investment certificates and regulatory matters. In particular, areas of activity for the group include assistance with establishing and structuring financial intermediaries which plan to enter the banking, securities, insurance and funds industries. Lauded for its ‘in-depth expertise’ the team is therefore well equipped to advise on the obtainment of authorisations, as well as liaising with regulators. Practice head Jerzy Bombczyński boasts expertise in the operation and liquidation of investment funds.
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‘Regulatory and investment funds practice at Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. is international law firms in Poland.'
'In my opinion in investment funds area Baker is number 1 to recommend. The regulatory and investment funds team provides swift, precise and business oriented legal advisory.’
‘Jerzy Bombczyński, head of the regulatory and investment funds practice, has a broad perspective and thorough knowledge in financial institutions regulatory and transactional law and the practices of Polish Financial Supervisory Authority. Jerzy's experience is built on advising in the private as well as in the public sector.’
‘Baker McKenzie's team can be recognised for its outstanding effectiveness and professionalism in handling complex legal matters. Their in-depth expertise allows to benefit from strategic insights and innovative solutions. They are very close to my business field - investment fund regulation.'
‘Jerzy Bombczyński is known for his effectiveness and professionalism. He has a client-focused mindset and deep expertise in the investment funds area. Jerzy combines a personalised approach to the client with proactive solutions, anticipating potential challenges and safeguarding business objectives.'
'Jerzy Bombczyński has a unique experience of working within an in-house team earlier and that makes the advice he provides very practical and commercially driven, of course always based on in-depth knowledge of the relevant legal regulations.’
Key clients
- Montis Capital
- PFR Ventures sp. z o.o.
- PFR TFI S.A.
- Enterprise Investors
Work highlights
Advising Montis Capital, a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, on the establishment and operations of a venture capital investment fund for the purpose of investing in companies which are focused on ESG.
Advising Revetas Capital on the implementation of ESG regulations and ensuring compliance with the EU Green Deal regulatory agenda.
Advised Enterprise Investors Fund IX on the acquisition of a majority stake in Sescom Polska, a technology company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
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Practice head
Jerzy Bombczyński
Other key lawyers
Sebastian Mikina