The private equity department at Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k., which is lauded for its ‘exceptional knowledge’, is positioned within the firm’s M&A group. It also benefits from the strength of the firm’s tax, capital markets, and banking and finance practices to provide clients with a well-rounded offering, and the international nature of the firm leads to strong cross-border capabilities in the private equity arena. Another area of strength includes advising private equity funds throughout their lifecycle, including advising on tax, structuring, fund establishment, and investment processes, as well as assisting with exits and fund closures. Other areas of expertise include ESG-linked transactions and the establishment of impact investment fund structures. The group is co-led by Filip Uziębło and Tomasz Krzyżowski, who are ably supported by Magdalena Medyńska, another key member of the practice who is praised as a ‘highly-experienced transactional partner’. Łukasz Targoszyński has a notable focus on the food, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors.
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‘Very professional approach and excellent communication.’
‘Exceptional knowledge and negotiation skills.’
‘I like the negotiation style of Łukasz Targoszyński and Joanna Lis. They are well prepared, at the same time very reasonable in looking for win-win solutions.’
'Weronika Achramowicz is a highly-experienced transactional partner. While working with PE investors, she focuses on sustainable investments/impact investing, an investment strategy that seeks both – robust financial returns alongside selected sustainability goals. She manages to stay in close relationship with clients and she often continues to act as their trusted legal adviser in ongoing legal matters.'
Key clients
- S&P Global
- Wirtualna Polska Media S.A.
- Akomex
- Zemportic Investments sp. z o.o.
- Enterprise Investors
- MidEuropa Partners
- SPIE
- AGIC
- Tencent
- KKR
Work highlights
- Advised on a transaction involving the buy-out of Accession Capital Partners from Akomex following a successful three-year investment.
- Advised Advanced Protection Systems S.A. and its shareholders on a minority investment by a vehicle owned by Enterprise Investors Fund IX by acquisition of shares.
- Advised WeNet Group S.A on the acquisition of Semergy Group from Bauer Media Group.
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Practice head
Tomasz Krzyżowski; Filip Uziębło
Other key lawyers
Weronika Achramowicz; Łukasz Targoszyński; Radzym Wójcik; Magdalena Medyńska; Marcin Płonka; Joanna Lis