CMS‘ multi-disciplinary team is well known in the Polish market for its strength in advising on a broad range of investment fund matters, with particular expertise in closed-end investment funds. The group continues to handle a high volume of work relating to the structuring, establishment and liquidation of funds. Ryszard Manteuffel is well-versed in handling cross-border instructions, Marcin Bejm focuses on infrastructure investments, and Sławomir Czerwiński and Mateusz Stępień are very experienced in assisting with private equity transactions. Piotr Ciołkowski has left the firm. Former practice head Błażej Zagórski departed in April 2026.
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Key clients
- PFR Ventures
- PFR Fundusz Funduszy FIZ
- Fundusz Ekspansji Zagranicznej
- Polish Development Fund (Polski Fundusz Rozwoju)
- Capmont
- PFR Nieruchomości
- PFR Fundusz Inwestycji Samorządowych FIZAN
- Advent International
- Syntaxis Capital
- Fidelity Funds
- Conseq Funds
- NextEnergy Capital
Other key lawyers
Ryszard Manteuffel; Marcin Bejm; Sławomir Czerwiński; Mateusz Stępień