Characterised by tis expertise in the energy, real estate, finance and technology sectors, CMS is frequently instructed on the tax aspects of some of the largest M&A deals in the Polish market. Andrzej Pośniak anchors the practice is lauded for his expertise in tax structuring, optimisation and litigation. Małgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz is a key contact for German-speaking clients. Piotr Nowicki is the corporate-expert, most frequently seen advising on M&A transactions. Paulina Karpińska-Huzior is the go-to for tax litigation and Karol Kozłowski excels in the structuring of corporate and real estate transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘My first choice in Poland for difficult tax structuring tasks.There is always a senior lawyer leading the case and they work efficiently. They are easy to work with, friendly, good listeners and provide the advice which you need, not less or more. I get all my concerns addressed - I really appreciate their agile style of working’
- ‘Tax Partner Malgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz is my favourite tax expert in Poland and our first point of contact on any high stake tax or legal matter important for our business. Malgorzata has outstanding technical expertise and experience across broad spectrum of matters, including cross-border transactions and JVs, but what really makes us coming back is her ability to quickly distil complex tax issues into actionable business solutions. We have built a unique relationship of trust and working with Malgorzata feels like having a top class in-house tax manager.’
- ‘It is a very versatile Team, with very strong business acumen and top technical skill. They react very quickly, so I particularly use them during JV negotiations and transactional work, especially when dealing with international partners. The team is big and eagerly shares their Tax knowledge and experience, recently they launched CMS Tax Director Club, an innovative format, recurring round table for tax in-house experts, where we can learn from CMS Tax and other peers. Partner Malgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz with her Associate Karol Kozlowski are leading this very useful Initiative and thought exchange forum, didnt See anything similar on the market.’
- ‘The individuals within the team stand out for their exceptional combination of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and responsiveness. Unlike many competitors, they are not only highly skilled in identifying risks but also in proposing pragmatic, transaction-oriented solutions that enable deals to move forward smoothly. ’
- ‘A pragmatic, deal-oriented mindset, ensuring advice facilitates rather than hinders transactions.'
- ‘Piotr Nowicki and Maciej Brezdeń were keen to understand all the details of the project and commercial expectations of the parties in order to provide a comprehensive and business oriented advice.’
Key clients
- Grupa Azoty Inpost Advent International Polski Fundusz Rozwoju mBank Macquarie’s Group – Green Investment Group Amundi Immobilier Montagu Private Equity Corum XL Grupo Lar
Work highlights
Advising GREYKITE on the acquisition of a logistics portfolio in Poland.
Advising Scandit on the acquisition of MarketLab’s technology assets.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Karol Kozłowski
Practice head
Andrzej Pośniak
Other key lawyers
Piotr Nowicki; Małgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz; Paulina Karpińska-Huzior; Karol Kozłowski; Maciej Brezdeń