CRIDO

Banking & Finance

Counsel, Banking & Finance

Paweł Samolewicz has specialised for 17 years in advising both borrowers and lenders on bilateral and syndicated loan transactions (particularly under standard LMA documentation), as well as other forms of financing such as securitisations and security packages associated with such financings. He has gained his experience working with a wide range of domestic and international clients, including large multinational corporations and banks, as well as multilateral lenders. His experience also includes advising on local and cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures, particularly in the energy sector.

Paweł’s team has received several Legal 500 recommendations; in 2024, his team was recommended in the Banking and finance category. Clients value Paweł for his commitment to work, pragmatic and open mind approach and great negotiating skills.

Prior to joining CRIDO Legal at the beginning of 2025, Paweł gained his experience at renowned international law firms in London and Warsaw and acted as a senior counsel at the Siemens HQ in Germany.

Polish, English, German

Paweł is a solicitor (England & Wales) and graduated from University College London (including a year at the University of Cologne) and BPP Law School. He also obtained a master’s degree in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe.