‘Team demonstrates high level of engagement, responsiveness and professionalism.’

‘Rafał Baranowski – fast, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’

‘Maciej Pietrzak – young and enthusiastic lawyer, supportive, very responsive, clear and user friendly way of communication.’

‘Very dedicated team, helped us with complex financing done under extreme time pressure. Very diversified team. Great collaborators.’

‘Strong team and engagement of senior staff / partners, good quality of associates.’

‘Paweł Zdort and Jakub Zagrajek are recommended.’

‘Known for pragmatic/business approach to solving deal issues, especially more complex structures.’

‘Paweł Zdort – ability to see the greater picture, understands which areas are merely important and which ones are really crucial.’

‘Jakub Zagrajek – quick to understand client’s business model, especially in technology space.’

‘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.’

‘CMS Warsaw demonstrates remarkable expertise in M&A and Private Equity. Their team is particularly good at managing cross-jurisdictional projects and truly operates as a one-stop shop, with access to all types of specialists across all necessary jurisdictions to get a deal done.’

‘They have a long list of top-quality M&A lawyers, including Sławomir Czerwiński, head of their corporate department; Mateusz Stępień, partner; Jarosław Gajda, counsel; and Ryszard Manteufel, partner, who recently joined. They are all very proactive, business-oriented, and focused on completing the project.’

‘Sławomir Czerwiński has a deep understanding of the key drivers of a transaction and is very good at managing people, which makes him a very effective negotiator.’

‘Mateusz Stępień is recommended.’

‘Great team, great team work.’

‘Mateusz Stępień and Antoni Wandzilak – work and negotiate on merit not on emotions.’

‘The team is client-focused, meaning I can feel that they provide bespoke solutions and care. Being quite big they also can manage well a proper set-up of people with the right skills depending on the case.’

‘Nice to work with and devoted.’

‘Michał Wasiak – is merit based, no arguing for sake of arguing.’

‘Focus on problem solving, not creating – very unique for lawyers. High level of engagement of partner and others, hands-on approach, independent in making legal decisions, taking a lot from the clients hands.’

‘Rafał Kluziak is exceptional.’

‘Pragmatic approach, client management, knowledge of law, communication.’

‘Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz and Piotr Miller are recommended.’

‘They are proactive and provide high-quality services with a client- and business-centric approach.’

‘Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz is one of the most experienced M&A lawyers in Poland, extremely pro-active and involved in all aspects of the M&A project.’

‘This practice is distinguished by its experienced team and client-centric approach. It also incorporates innovations in technology and diversity.’

‘The individuals I work with stand out for their deep expertise and commitment to client needs. They differentiate themselves through strong problem-solving skills and effective communication.’

‘This is without a doubt one of the top teams in the region. It is both deep in terms of numbers and is excellent in terms of quality. They have extensive experience and they also have tremendous energy. They are well versed in Poland and the wider region and are my go to firm for these sort of projects anywhere between the Baltics and Turkey.’

‘Daniel Cousens is one of the smartest, kindest and most experienced lawyers in the region. Always a pleasure to work with, always ready to help and very effective in getting deals across the line.’

‘Marcin Schulz is a force to be reckoned with – smart, capable and commercial. He has deep knowledge of many industries and is very client friendly.’

‘This team combines the experience and depth of an international firm with local knowledge which spans Eastern Europe and Balkans including Turkey. The team is always available for questions.’

‘Daniel Cousens is the go-to person for international private equity work. He’s experienced, technically superb, pleasant, easy to work with and reliable.’

‘Strong sector expertise and a large team with broad capabilities to manage complex transactions, including with cross border elements.’

‘Marcin Shulz demonstrates strong sector knowledge and responsiveness.’

‘The entire LL team was very devoted to the project. They worked on time, provided the necessary information and answered the inquiries of the case.’

‘We had the pleasure of working with the Private Equity team at GIDE LOYRETTE NOUEL Poland on a highly dynamic M&A transaction, and their expertise and professionalism were truly exceptional.’

‘The team demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities of private equity transactions, providing precise and pragmatic advice at every stage.’

‘Their swift response times were particularly impressive, enabling us to meet extremely demanding deadlines without compromising on quality.’

‘GIDE’s Private Equity team showcased top expertise and a client-focused approach. We highly recommend their services for complex M&A transactions.’

‘The Gide Warsaw team is trustworthy and a pleasure to work with. The lawyers have a good understanding of the private equity market, current trends, regulatory changes and industry dynamics. They look at transactions as a whole, mitigating potential risks and taking into account every aspect of the deal.’

‘They have handled many private equity transactions and have strong relationships with key players in the market, and their wealth of experience is what really sets them apart from the competition.’

‘They are extremely involved in every transaction, with great experience and active approach.’

‘We work with the team quite regularly on local equity incentives matters. They are responsive and helpful.’

‘Very good team.’

‘Very dynamic and well led team, top player in the local scene.’

‘Partner Pawel Cholewinski stands out. He was able to unlock the deal for an important inbound investment.’

‘The KWKR team is very business and results-oriented. They helped us identify what we needed to run a successful accelerator and then delivered the right legal work. We were able to work with them not only as legal advisers, but as professionals who know our ecosystem and market practices and can help us choose solutions that will make our work easier and more open to cooperation.’

‘I have worked with M&A and Corporate head Paulina Opielka. She was very easy to work with. She pro-actively proposed solutions, used simple forms and examples in order to deliver her legal work and was very flexible when it comes to arranging our cooperation.’

‘The team is very professional and supportive. Especially notable is their speed of operation.’

‘They provide comprehensive support – often addressing side topics such as tax-related issues or interactions with various public institutions, which are also handled and resolved excellently by the team.’

‘The team’s professionalism and specialised industry knowledge, alongside general legal expertise, are particularly noteworthy. Their familiarity with past cases and ability to reference them in the services provided is a clear strength. Special recognition is certainly due to the collaboration with Paulina Opiełka.’

‘I would like to commend the team for their exceptional competence and availability whenever I need them. They have dedicated personnel resources for the relevant areas of law, with specialists in place to address specific needs. One of the standout features is their rapid response time, which is invaluable in a fast-paced business environment.’

‘What sets them apart is their adaptability, especially when it comes to technology. They had no problem adopting it as part of our collaboration. Their willingness to meet my technological preferences without hesitation reflects their customer-first mindset.’

‘In terms of what prospective clients should know, I would emphasise that this team is not only specialised and efficient but also forward-thinking and highly adaptable. Their ability to seamlessly integrate into my organisation’s workflow and use the tools we rely on makes working with them smooth and hassle-free. Compared to other firms, they stand out for their combination of expertise, agility, and client-oriented approach.’

‘Great team – they really know their stuff. We feel confident that Anna Dąbrowska’s team is one of the best PE deal teams in Poland.’

‘Anna Dąbrowska is very knowledgeable and great to work with.’