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Krzysztof Rożko i Wspólnicy Kancelaria Prawna is a Polish law firm led by Krzysztof Rożko and based in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on equity capital markets.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Vitama, Medicofarma Biotech, Venture Fiz, Render Cube, Poltreg and GPW Private Market.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets: Equity
"Full commitment, complete support, professional, great knowledge."
"Experience, flexibility, quick response."
LSW Leśnodorski Ślusarek & Partners is a Polish law firm founded in 1998 and based in Katowice and Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on M&A.
SDZLEGAL Schindhelm - SchamperaDubis Zajac & Partners is a Polish law firm based in Gliwice, Warsaw and Wrocław.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Capchem Poland, Faurecia Legnica, Saleor, Neosell, Mahle, Hitachi Astemo Poland, Piwik PRO, Instal-Filter Przemysłowe Systemy Ochrony Powietrza and Clearcode Services.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"They have essential knowledge about M&A transactions. Always well prepared and ready to help. Lawyers from SDZLEGAL Schindhelm are able to solve the most complicated issues."
"Our company has been working with SDZLEGAL for several years. We have received very positive feedback from SDZLEGAL, they have a very good business approach and are very helpful."
KWKR Konieczny Wierzbicki and Partners is a Polish law firm based in Kraków and Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Ailleron Group, Nextbank Software, Miquido, PFR, PARP, Hashiona, Norlys Group, Eurohit, Sygnis New Technologies and Nouvelles Energies.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Professional approach, ownership, excellent service, legal expertise."
Private equity
"Reliability, diligence, punctuality. KWKR is aware of the dynamics of a deep technology startup and potential sudden deadlines in processing various cases, which is why they are flexible. They always try to look at the big picture of the entire company and how certain documents or records affect other obligations and contracts."
Rymarz Zdort is a Polish law firm based in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on equity capital markets, M&A and project development: power achieving tier 1 status for all three areas.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include JP Morgan, Murapol, Pekao Investment Banking, Pepco Group, PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, Polski Bank Komorek Macierzystych, Ten Square Games, Alseva, APG and Bank Pekao.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets: Equity
"Comprehensiveness, responsiveness."
"Deep knowledge of capital markets."
A&O Shearman established its Warsaw office in 1991. The firm has a team of more than 60 legal professionals in Warsaw advising both domestic and international clients on notable financial and corporate transactions. A&O Shearman Warsaw office is mostly known for its exceptional capabilities in advising on banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A, project development and project financing transactions across a wide range of industry sectors.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Pośniak i Bejm is the Polish arm of international firm CMS, which has over 80 offices worldwide. The Warsaw branch was established in 1995 and is led by managing partner, Andrzej Pośniak and supported by a bench of senior practitioners, including Marcin Bejm (energy and infrastructure), Michał Mężykowski (banking and finance) and Jakub Wieczorek (banking and finance).
The firm's strengths lie in project finance as well as power and infrastructure project development, achieving top-tier status in Poland for these practices. The firm also advises on M&A and private equity transactions, particularly in the renewable energy sector.
Domański Zakrzewski Palinka is a large full-service domestic firm established in 1993. The firm has offices in Warsaw, Poznań and Wrocław and is the largest independent Polish law firm. The deal team consists of more than 100 notable lawyers, including 33 partners, led by managing partner Krzysztof Zakrzewsk. The firm has strong capabilities across all practice areas and particularly M&A and project finance.
Highlights
The corporate team, led by Marek Świątkowski and Maciej Zajda advised Würth Group on its PLN 1.083 billion acquisition of TIM S.A. This was one of Poland’s largest and most significant stock market transactions.
DZP advised global payment giant Stripe on its US$1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge.xyz, a leading fintech company specializing in stablecoin payment infrastructure.
The Banking team advised Italian lenders, Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo on financing of the acquisition by Gruppo San Donato of American Heart of Poland. It was one of the largest Italian investments in Poland in recent years.
Testimonials
“DZP are excellent in project development. I can always rely on their advice—they are business-oriented, quick to reply, and even able to communicate in other languages including Japanese.” – Project development
"Pragmatic and professional approach to the issues, that allows us and the client to see the trees in the forest." M&A
“Perfect service, timeliness and availability” - M&A
"I appreciate Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka for the high level of professionalism, the ability to solve legal problems quickly and efficiently, and the high qualifications of the legal team." - Project Development
"The firm has excellent understanding of the client's business, is able to assign appropriate resources to the relevant tasks, and there is an ease of communications and availability” - Restructuring
“Marek communicates with the client clearly and openly, ensures that he understands the expectations and instructions, makes sure he understands the underlying business issue and does not focus only on the legal side of the problem.” - Marek Świątkowski, Partner
“I have worked with Marcin Krakowiak for many years. He is very business-oriented, anticipates risks, and provides advice I can always rely on.” - Projects
“Tomasz Michalczyk is a lawyer with extensive and exceptional legal knowledge, which he uses in an effective and innovative way when providing legal advice.” - Tomasz Michalczyk, Partner
“Excellent knowledge of M&A principles and negotiation of contract terms.” - Piotr Jackowski, Counsel
“Pragmatic and professional service.” - Maria Piechota, Associate
Key clients
Arlen, BAE Systems, BXF Energia, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, ING Bank Polska S.A., Intesa Sanpaolo, Intrum Group, Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, Protective Industrial Products, Rubicon Partners, Semrush, Suncatcher Group, Stripe, Tarchomiński Zakłady Farmaceutyczny Polfa S.A., UBS, UCED, Urbaser., Würth Group, Zarząd Morskiego Portu Gdynia S.A.
Schoenherr Stangl Lutz is the Polish presence of the international firm Schoenherr. The firm in Poland is led by managing partner Pawel Halwa and is based in Warsaw.
Schoenherr is an international law firm established in 1950 which is based in Central and Eastern Europe, operating in 14 countries.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on debt capital markets and M&A but is also very active in banking.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Citi Group, Royal Bank of Canada, WepaHygieneprodukte and Profine.
Established in 2014, MFW Fiałek is a respected Polish business law firm based in Warsaw, known for its strong focus on corporate, M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions.
Highlights
MFW Fiałek advised Hartenberg Capital on the acquisition of a controlling stake in the 4Kraft sp. z o.o. and its subsidiaries, i.e. 4Kraft LLC and Suzhou Kinderkraft Trading Co., Ltd.
The corporate team led by Mirosław Fiałek advised Deutsche Private Equity and Swiss law firm Bär & Karrer in the Polish aspects of the international acquisition of a majority stake in IMPAG Group.
2025
· “MFW is a highly specialized M&A firm, with strong expertise in private equity and venture capital.” – M&A
· “Mirosław Fiałek is an entrepreneurial lawyer—very active in the market and handling a high volume of mid-market transactions.” – M&A
2024
· "Commitment to work, flexibility in approach to customer needs and direct contact." -M&A
· "MFW Fiałek demonstrated experience, commitment and the ability to efficiently manage the project regarding the legal issues of the Transaction. The Law Firm's Team demonstrated a high level of professionalism, flexibility and positive energy. Thanks to their full understanding of our business needs/ requirements and their ability to adapt to the specifics of the tech industry, the cooperation was extremely effective." – Private equity
· "Very responsive and accurate advice. Excellent friendly people." – Private equity
· “Responsive and nice.” - Mirosław Fiałek, Firm Partner
Established in 2005, DeBenedetti Majewski Szczesniak is a corporate boutique based in Warsaw and is a member of the legal network Globalaw. The firm focuses on M&A and has expertise in the insurance, manufacturing, TMT, financial services, tourism, and energy sectors.
Norton Rose Fulbright Piotr Strawa and Partners is the Polish presence of international law firm Norton Rose. The firm is led by Grzegorz Dyczkowski and is based in Warsaw.
Norton Rose Fulbright is an international business law firm with more than 3700 lawyers and other legal staff working across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong practice in banking and project finance where the firm has achieved top tier status in Poland.
Key clients
In banking key clients of the firm include BNP Paribas Bank Polska, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki, Bank of China – Polish branch, Commerzbank Group (local entity: mBank), HSBC Group, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China – Polish Branch, ING Group (local entity: ING Bank Śląski), LOT Polish Airlines and PKO Bank Polski.
In debt capital markets key clients of the firm include HSBC Bank, Deutsche Bank, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Polskie Linie Lotnicze, JP Morgan Securities, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, TAURON Polska Energia, Goldman Sachs, Greenyard and Oriflame Poland.
In M&A key clients of the firm include Amicus Therapeutics, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, Bayer, Benefit Systems, Bioplan Europe, Bioventus, Cathay Pacific Airways, CEE Equity Partners, Dot2Dot and Domestic & General Group.
In project development key clients of the firm include Aquila Capital Management, Allianz Capital Partners, Enel Green Power, TFI Energia, R.Power, PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and PGE Energia Odnawialna.
In project finance key clients of the firm include BlackRock, Allianz Capital Partners, Aquila Capital Management, PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, PGE Energia Odnawialna, Tauron Polska Energia, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki, mBank, Santander Bank Polska and DNB Bank Polska.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Bank lending: Lender side
"Professional - responsive - dedicated."
"Competent, experienced lawyers, they also take care of the transaction and analyse all potential risks for the bank."
Banking and finance
"The team is knowledgeable, always proactive, technically very sound, thinks ahead to resolve issues and top of the market in their jurisdiction."
Investment funds
"Quick, reactive, pragmatic, available and precise"
M&A
"Well connected, good renewable energy knowledge and context."
Project development: Energy
"Availability. Knowledge of regulatory framework. M&A."
DWF Poland Jamka is the Polish presence of the international law firm DWF. The Polish firm was established in 1991 and joined DWF in 2019. The office is led by Michał Pawłowski and is based in Warsaw. DWF has a focus on project development in the energy sector. The firm is also active in banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A and infrastructure project development.
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Wspólnicy is a Polish law firm established in 1999 by Elżbieta Traple, Xawery Konarski, and Paweł Podrecki. The firm has offices in Kraków and Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Polski Standard Płatności, Polska Izba Ubezpieczeń and Grupa LEW.
Peterka & Partners is the Polish presence of the international law firm of the same name. The firm in Poland is led by Płoskowicz Dorota and Siwińska Agnieszka and is based in Warsaw.
Peterka & Partners is an international law firm established in 2000 in the Czech Republic and which has nine offices in Central and Eastern Europe.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include WOLT Polska, Fraikin, Atalian Poland, Recticel, Centre Lane Partners, NKT and EkoCarbo-Julia.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Well organised and very helpful. Hit a very challenging timetable."
White & Case M Studniarek & Partners is the Polish presence of the international law firm White & Case. The firm opened in Poland in 1991, is led by executive partner Marcin Studniarek and is based in Warsaw.
White & Case is an international law firm established in 1901. The firm has more than 2,200 lawyers in 44 offices located in 30 countries and is chaired by Hugh Verrier.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong practice in both debt and equity capital markets and in M&A, achieving top-tier status for Poland in all these areas.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Bank Pekao, Santander Bank Polska, mBank, Mid Europa Partners, Play Communications, Nets, Polish Aviation Group, BNP Paribas Lease Group and Mostostal Power Development.
Kycia Legal is a Polish law firm established in 2011 and based in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include White Star Real Estate Group, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, BNP Paribas Bank Polska, mBank, Bank Millennium and Santander Bank Polska.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
"Very flexible local law firm which provides comprehensive, high-quality legal services and offer very attractive fees – especially for smaller transactions."
Project finance
"Kycia Legal is a very well organised boutique law firm having broad experience in project finance."
Eversheds Sutherland Wierzbowski is the Polish presence of the international law firm Eversheds Sutherland. The firm in Poland is led by co-managing partner Ewa Łachowska-Brol. The team is best recognised for its corporate transactional work, advising international and national clients on large and complex M&A transactions, core corporate advisory matters, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and private equity transactions.
GESSEL is a Polish law firm established in 1993. The firm is currently led by managing partner Marcin Macieszczak and is based in Warsaw. GESSEL has a strong M&A, private equity, and venture capital practice, led by Marcin.
The team has particularly carved out a niche in the private equity and startup/venture capital space, advising notable Polish private equity funds and growth businesses on buyouts and growth capital transactions. GESSEL is also active in banking and finance, with experience across corporate finance, acquisition finance, leveraged buyouts, mezzanine financing, bond issuances, debt restructuring, and receivables transactions.
act legal Poland, formerly known as act BSWW legal & tax, has been operating in Poland for over 20 years. The practice is led by managing partner Piotr Wojnar, who specialisesin corporate M&A, capital markets, and IPOs/SPOs for public companies across diverse industry sectors including automotive, rail, aviation and healthcare sectors. More broadly, the team is most active in debt capital markets and M&A.
BSJP Brockhuis Jurczak Prusak Sroka Nilsson is a Polish law firm established in 2001. The firm has more than 70 specialist lawyers, tax advisers, patent attorneys and auditors and has offices in Gdańsk, Katowice, Poznań and Warsaw. The firm has a focus on banking and is also very active in M&A. The firm has experience in share transfer transactions across several sectors including technology, energy and real estate.
Dentons Europe Dąbrowski & Partners is the Polish presence of the international law firm Dentons. The Warsaw office is led by managing partners Jakub Celinski and Pawel Grabowski.
With 20+ practitioners, Dentons is one of the largest M&A teams in Poland, and is known for its sector expertise across energy/infrastructure, food, real estate and the technology sectors. The team specialises in public M&A deals and in auction sale transactions.
Led by banking and finance co-heads Bartosz Nojek and Mark Segall, the firm's strengths also lie in finance, including project finance, acquisition financing, export financing, regulatory advice and financial restructuring.
Greenberg Traurig Grzesiak is the Polish presence of international law firm Greenberg Traurig. The firm in Poland is currently led by managing partner Jarosław Grzesiak and is based in Warsaw.
Greenberg Traurig is an international law firm established in Florida in 1967. The firm has 2,300 lawyers operating in 40 locations on three continents.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has achieved top-tier status in Poland for their equity capital markets and M&A work. The firm’s banking and finance practice is also very active in the Polish market, where it has in recent years advised on transactional and regulatory banking.
The firm is known for its strong participation in the media, technology and venture capital industry sectors.
Key clients
In banking, key clients of the firm include Crédit Agricole Bank, Tele-Fonika Kable, Robyg, Goldman Sachs, Bank Pekao, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Cyfrowy Polsat/Polkomtel, Innova and mLeasing
In capital markets, key clients of the firm include Goldman Sachs International, CCC, Wood & Co, Wing Group, Morgan Stanley, Cyfrowy Polsat, Barclays Bank, People Can Fly, BofA Securities, Citi and UBS.
In M&A, key clients of the firm include Cyfrowy Polsat Group, CVC Capital Partners, Innova Capital, Abris Capital Partners, Agora, Oanda Global Corporation, Partners Group, Wing Group, Madison International Realty, GLP and Adecco Group.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets: Equity
“GT Lawyers have deep knowledge on industry, transactions and all their legal aspects. They are fully informed about a quickly changing legal environment and all its changes’ consequences.”
M&A
“Strong quality of legal advice, experienced in commercial aspects, pragmatic approach to problem solving, with solid drafting and disciplined negotiation process.”
Wolf Theiss P Daszkowski is the Polish presence of the international law firm Wolf Theiss. The firm in Poland is led by Peter Daszkowski and is based in Warsaw.
Wolf Theiss is an international law firm established in Austria in 1957. The firm has 340 lawyers operating in 13 countries.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking as well as infrastructure and power project development.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Visa International, Tesco, European Investment Bank, Banco Santander Frankfurt Branch, ALSO Holding, Osram, HedgeServ, Rekeep, Halifax, Kartesia and Segafredo.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Team player, pragmatic, expertise in subject matter, responsive"
GSW Legal is a Polish law firm established in 2011. The firm is led by managing partners Tomasz Grabarek and Rafał Szalc and has office in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include iPOS, Orbitvu, BSD Growth Fund, Capital Partners, Up Energy, Exinet Trading, MTTC Poland, Bewood, Automet Group and Globe Travel Services Poland.
Prof Wierzbowski & Partners is a Polish law firm established in 2004 by Professor Marek Wierzbowski, a professor at Warsaw University and former partner of Weil and Linklaters. The firm has its offices in Warsaw. The Law Firm is a partner of SEG MAR and SEG ISR of the Reporting Standards Foundation. The firm has a focus on equity capital markets, M&A and power project development.
Ożóg Tomczykowski is a Polish law firm established in 2003. The firm is led by managing partners Paweł Tomczykowski and Anna Turska-Tomczykowska, and is based in Warsaw
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Rowiński Wajdemajer, Centrum Uśmiechu, Kabat Tyre, AMI, Eurozet, Cornerstone Partners, PJ Western, Hyundai Engineering Company, Waterland Private Equity, Sodexo and Innogy.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"They are quality, experienced professionals in their field. Knowledge and experience are evident."
Project finance
"I appreciate Ożóg Tomczykowski law firm for its professionalism, great knowledge, quick response time and qualified specialists in each field of law."
Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski is the Polish presence of the international law firm Baker McKenzie. The firm in Poland was established in 1992 and is led by managing partner Piotr Rawski. The firm has a focus on debt capital markets, M&A, infrastructure and power project development and project finance.
Bird & Bird Koremba Dziedzic i Wspólnicy is the Polish presence of the international law firm Bird & Bird. The office is led by Marta Koremba and Rafal Dziedzic, who are co-managing Partners based in Warsaw. The firm has a focus on banking and power project development and is also very active in M&A. In M&A, the firm advises on acquisitions, sales, joint ventures and corporate restructurings across a plethora of industry sectors include technology, energy, healthcare and transport.
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak is a Polish law firm established in 1991. The firm is led by managing partner Dr. Marcin Olechowski and has offices in Katowice, Wrocław, Poznań and Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Goldman Sachs International, Ciech, Iliad Group, FCA Group, PKO BP, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, FCA Bank, Toyota Bank, Polish Bank Association and Citi.
Testimonials
"Very knowledgeable, proactive and responsive. And very balanced and assertive in negotiation of claims settlement." - Insolvency
"SKS are a solid firm in the Polish market with all the capabilities you would need on most transactions." - M&A
Gide Tokarczuk Grześkowiak is the Polish presence of international law firm Gide. The firm was established in Poland in 1991. Gide has a broad practice covering banking, capital markets, M&A and projects. The M&A team, led by Dariusz Tokarczuk and Paweł Grześkowiak specialises in private equity and LBO transactions. In banking, the firm is particuarly active in advising both lenders and borrowers on transactions involving major projects, particularly in the real estate and energy sectors.
NGL Wiater is a Polish law firm established in 2018. The firm is led by managing partner Krzysztof Wiater and has offices in Warsaw and Poznań.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on power project development and project finance.
Key clients
In banking, key clients of the firm include DNB Bank Polska, La Caixa, NatWest Markets, Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki, Santander Bank Polska, City of Warsaw and The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings.
In M&A, key clients of the firm include Alior Bank, ATM, Egeria, Elektrobudowa, Enea, FixMap, Innova Capital, KGAL Group, KGHM Polska Miedź and KPMG.
In project development, key clients of the firm include AmeriGas Polska, DKV Euro Service, EDP Energia Polska, Enea Trading, Gepol Dystrybucja, Grimscot, KGAL, Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych Gaz-System, PGE Baltica and PGE Energia Odnawialna.
Radzikowski Szubielska & Partners is a Polish law firm established in 1990 by Dr Gabriel Wujek. The firm is based in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on power project development but is also very active in infrastructure project development and project finance.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Engie, Innogy, Baltic Power, Santander Bank Polska and ZPUE.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Experience of its lawyers and their approach to clients. High quality, done on time and has the expected results and the most important: proactive approach to topics!"
Project development: Energy
"Proactive approach and understanding of the energy market and our business."
MDDP Olkiewicz & Partners was established in 2004. The firm is based in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Griffin, Capital Park, Apsys, SUSI Partners, Amhola, Scania Finance, IngramMicro, Lindt and VOUGE.
Wiewiórski Legal is a Polish law firm established in 2004. The firm is led by managing partner Marek Maciej Wiewiorski and has offices in Wroclaw and Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A and banking work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Bridge-East Capital, Cathay Pacific, Danfoss, EIKA, Factor Law, Fresenius Kabi, Global Logic, Huber Group, Ideal Standard and McCain.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
M&A
"Wiewiorski provide outstanding legal advice. They are very thorough and detail-focused. They are excellent at explaining complex legal concepts so that we fully understand the legal implications of a transaction. They are also proactive in highlighting the commercial implications of legal transactions so that any decision taken by me adequately addresses both legal risks and accomplishes the commercial proposition/objective."
"Communication - responsiveness - sector-specific knowledge - can-do attitude across the firm."
DLA Piper was founded in 2005 through the merger of Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich, Piper Rudnick and DLA. Firm-wide, the firm is known for its strengths in projects. M&A is also a core strength of the firm, and is led by partners Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz and Jakub Marcinkowski.
Led by Mariusz Hyla, the DLA Piper's Warsaw team is one of Poland's most experienced project finance, and has worked on some of the largest and most strategically important projects involving the transportation, energy, public buildings and water/wastewater management sectors. The firm is also actively involved in the majority of PPP projects in Poland.
Kochański & Partners is a Polish law firm established in 1998. The firm is led by managing partner Piotr Kochański and has offices in Kraków and Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking, M&A and power project development.
Key clients
In banking, key clients of the firm include PKO Bank, Barclays Bank, Lloyds Bank, HSBC Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, CaixaBank, JP Morgan, Alior Bank, Idea Bank and Bank Pekao.
In M&A, key clients of the firm include AccorInvest Group, Johnson Matthey, Oxenwood Real Estate (UK), Griffin Real Estate, Formaster, One Peak Partners, iTaxi, Ferro Corporation, Knapp and State Street Global Advisors.
In project development, key clients of the firm include Bögl a Krysl, Johnson Matthey, Polskie Sieci Energetyczne, Gaz-System, CEE Equity Partners, Orange, PKN Orlen, Parkwind, Air Products and Northvolt.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial services regulatory
"Highly responsive, clear thinking in face of significant complexity and opacity, courage of their convictions and tenacity."
M&A
"Full commitment and ability to meet even the most demanding deadlines. Professional team with great approach."
Deloitte Legal is the Polish presence of the international firm Deloitte. Deloitte Legal employs more than 2,500 legal professionals across 83 countries. The firm has a focus on banking and equity capital markets. The banking team is active in both financing and regulatory banking. The firm’s industry sector strengths are energy, real estate, FMCG, and financial institutions.
Penteris is a Polish law firm established in 2001. The firm is led by managing partner Agnieszka Pytlas and is based in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Svenska Handelsbanken, Apollo-Rida, RIDA Development Corporation, Ares Management, Octava Property Trust, Plukon Food Group, Abris Capital Partners, Alumetal, K2 Internet and Electronic Control Systems.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Experience, knowledge and involvement."
"They have proven and in-depth knowledge of the local corporate requirements, they are very accessible, diligent and dependable when it comes to our company’s legal needs. Their response times and professionalism have been and will continue to be an asset to our company."
Wardyński & Partners is a Polish law firm established in 1988 by Tomasz Wardyński. The firm has offices in Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław and Kraków.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A and infrastructure project development.
Key clients
In banking and finance, key clients of the firm include Santander Bank Polska, ING Bank, Kartesia, BNP Paribas Bank Polska, Bank Pekao, Profi Credit, 4Finance, Immobel, Fortress, Balbec, EOS and Klarna Bank.
In capital markets, key clients of the firm include Allfunds Bank, Balbec Capital, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co, Canpack, EOS, J. Safra Sarasin Bank and Moody’s Investors Service.
In M&A, key clients of the firm include H+H International and H+H Polska, Victaulic, HTL Strefa, MVGM, Suez Groupe, ABP Food Group/ABP Polska, Granges, Impexmetal Konin and Saria.
In project development, key clients of the firm include Mitsubishi Power Europe, Posco Engineering & Construction, Systra, MT Group, Deutsche Bahn Group, Hamburg Commercial Bank, SK Innovation, Rafako, SBB Energy and PKP Energetyka.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
"Alert, quick response, proactive, thorough."
"They assisted us in obtaining the bank financing."
WKB Wierciński Kwieciński Baehr is a Polish law firm established in 2004 by Andrzej Wierciński, Tomasz Kwieciński and Jerzy Baehr. The firm is currently led by managing partner Jerzy Baehr and has offices in Poznań and Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on infrastructure and power project development.
Key clients
In banking, key clients of the firm include mBank, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki (Pekao), Santander Bank Polska, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Barclays Bank, Tenax European Credit Fund, PMOF Emerging Markets Private Credit Fund, Accolade Group, MB Aerospace and Centrum Rozliczeń Elektronicznych Polskie ePlatności.
In capital markets, key clients of the firm include mBank Hipoteczny, BNP Paribas Bank Polska and LCM Partners.
In M&A, key clients of the firm include Orkla Group, RWE, P. Van de Velde Group and CEZ New Energy Investments.
In project development, key clients of the firm include ABO Wind, Statkraft, Gas Storage Poland and OGP Gaz-System.
In project finance, key clients of the firm include MPEC Olsztyn, Energix Renewable Energies, Banco de Chile, Banco del Estado de Chile, Banco Estado Santander, Mitsui & Co,Electric Power Development Co and London Array.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Exceptional at running deals from kick-off until closing."
"Availability, practicable solutions, promptness, cost/performance ratio."
Addleshaw Goddard entered the Polish market in April 2025 after taking over Linklaters' office in Warsaw. The Warsaw office serves as a regional hub through which it can service clients across Poland, Turkey and the wider CEE region. The office is led by former Linklaters Warsaw managing partners Janusz Dzianachowski and Marcin Schulz.
The firm is known for its strengths in banking, M&A and project work. The firm has worked on strategically important projects in the renewables industry, including the first offshore wind farm project in Poland, and advises on every facet of the sector, including conventional power, and nuclear.
Krassowski is a Polish law firm based in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Aforti Holding, Bielenda Kosmetyki Naturalne, Black Lion Fund, CD Projekt, Diagnostyka, Hartenberg Capital, Innova Capital, Lux Med, Maczfit, Multikino and Nicator.
Porwisz & Partnerzy is a Polish law firm established in 2000. The firm is led by managing partner Tomasz Rytlewski and has offices in Kraków, Warsaw and Gliwice.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Tauron Group, RMF FM Group, OSHEE and Intersnack Poland.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Project development: Energy
"Creative solutions, good ideas, polite and respectful communication."
SSW is a Polish law firm established in 2009. The firm is led by managing partner Piotr Spaczyński and has offices in Warsaw, Poznań and Kraków.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on debt capital markets but is also very active in equity capital markets, M&A and infrastructure and power project development.
Key clients
In banking, key clients of the firm include Santander Bank Polska, PZU Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych, Impexmetal, BPM Capital, Polenergia, Alior Bank, Boryszew and Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits Group.
In capital markets, key clients of the firm include Boryszew, Impexmetal, BoomBit, Games Operators, Ipopema Securities, Santander Bank Polska, Ten Square Games, XTPL, Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits Group, CD ProjektRed and PlayWay.
In M&A, key clients of the firm include Netsprint, Virgin Mobile, Dirlango Trading & Investments, Vox, Aerium, Innova Capital, Value4Capital, Skanska, Spedimex and Lumel.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets: Equity
"Competence, flexibility, reasonable pricing."
"They combine legal and financial knowledge. It's helpful to provide complex advice concerning not only purely legal issues but also financial issues."
Polish law firm, RKKW - Kwaśnicki, Wróbel & Partners was established in 2009. The firm is led by senior partners Radoslaw Kwaśnicki and Krzysztof Wróbel, who are president and vice president respectively of the firm’s management board, and it is based in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in equity capital markets and M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Drutex, PGNiG Ventures, Estater, Omikron 2 and Lorentz Tech.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"RKKW is very focused on identifying client needs and works effectively in all areas that need to be taken care of. RKKW sometimes proposes non-standard solutions, but always reaching the intended goal."
"RKKW is characterised by very good identification of the client's needs and conducting activities according to a strategy focusing on key areas for the client. RKKW is a pro-business law firm. In connection with the services it provides, RKKW also uses unconventional activities, which due to their pioneering nature are an advantage over the competition."
B2RLAW is a law firm in Poland formed through the merger of the law firms, JSLegal Jankowski, Stroiński i Partnerzy and Zięba & Partners in 2020. The firm has offices in Warsaw, Krakow and Katowice. The firm is active in M&A as well as infrastructure and power project development. B2RLAW is particularly known for its experience in venture capital and technology company transactions.
Clifford Chance Janicka Krużewski Namiotkiewicz is the Polish presence of the international law firm Clifford Chance. The firm opened in Poland in 1992 and is based in Warsaw where they have more than 110 lawyers, including 11 partners. The firm has a strong practice in banking, debt capital markets, M&A and project finance, achieving top-tier status in Poland for these areas.
KRW Legal is a Polish law firm established in 2015. The firm is led by managing partner Krzysztof Rożko and is based in Warsaw.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in equity capital markets and M&A.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Vitama, Medicofarma, Venture Fiz, all In! Games, Łukasz Górskiblack Swan and Render Cube.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Investment funds: Private equity funds
"Responsiveness, deep knowledge."
"Very professional, detailed knowledge on both private and public money subjects."
Based in Warsaw, CDZ - Chajec Don-Siemion & Zyto is a Polish law firm that offers a broad range of services, including corporate and M&A, capital markets, restructuring and insolvency and project finance. It is part of the international network Interlaw which has presence in EMEA, the Americas and Asia. The firm focuses on domestic and international M&A projects.
MJH Moskwa, Jarmul, Haładyj i Partnerzy is a law firm specialising in transactional advisory and comprehensive legal services for businesses. We have many years of experience in implementing projects in the areas of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), company law, restructuring, as well as providing ongoing legal services to business entities.
Our team consists of over 50 lawyers who effectively combine legal knowledge with an understanding of our clients' business objectives. We have completed over 100 transactions of various types, both on the seller and buyer side, including for private equity funds, industry investors and company founders.
We are regularly recognised in international law firm rankings, such as Legal 500, Chambers &n Partners, and national rankings by Forbes Polska.
D&P operates on Polish market of legal services since 1992 and specializes in providing legal services to foreign investors and international corporations in their investment ventures in Poland. D&P provides services to investors from a variety of sectors and industries, including banking, fintech, financial institutions, real estate, natural resources, financial institutions, FMCG, technology, media, transport.
