Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. > Warsaw, Poland > Firm Profile

‘The capital markets team at Baker McKenzie has very extensive experience in debt securities transactions. Baker McKenzie’s lawyers stood out first and foremost for their up-to-date transactional experience, were highly pro-active, suggested alternative solutions to various problems, made appointments, made sure that the transaction settled, were always ready to help and, above all, were very friendly.’

‘Katarzyna Grodziewicz is an exceptional lawyer, operating at a level well above her counsel level. Both commercially and technically gifted. Proactive and client focused.’

‘We rely on Baker McKenzie’s vast experience in the area of capital markets law and their excellent assessment and understanding of the regulatory and market situation – in our opinion incomparable to other law firms on the market. They understand our and other parties’ perspectives and keep a careful eye on deadlines, continuously supporting all parties in order to achieve a smooth, secure and efficient execution of each issue.’

‘Baker McKenzie lawyers are reliable, highly-experienced and knowledgeable. Deep legal expertise is combined with extensive experience and practical knowledge.’

‘Michał Głowacki is a true trend-setter on this market. Very experienced, with large net of connections with different banks, brokerage houses and investment firms.’

‘Both Michał Głowacki and Bartosz Ordon have specialist knowledge in the field of financing through corporate bond issues. What is very important in this type of transaction, they take great care to implement the particular stages of the process in accordance with the schedule.’

‘Exceptional combination of expertise, legal skills and a business-oriented approach. The team consists of experienced professionals, navigating swiftly through the complexities of capital markets transactions.’

‘Marcin Chylinski is one of the top-notch lawyers in Poland in the field of capital markets. Enormous expertise, hands-on approach, proactive attitude and excellent negotiation skills makes Marcin one of the best choices for this type of work.’

‘A very strong and reliable practice. They are able to advise on all aspects of competition and consumer law, particularly on complex issues requiring in-depth expertise. We enjoy working with them.’

‘Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.’s competition and antitrust practice is distinguished by its comprehensive understanding of complex regulatory environments and its strategic approach to competition issues. The team’s strength lies in their ability to deliver nuanced, data-driven insights and solutions, effectively navigating both domestic and international antitrust challenges.’

‘The go-to competition team.’

‘Their core strengths include: exceptional promptness in merger clearances, securing swift approvals, and leveraging global network insights to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional filings efficiently.’

‘It is unquestionably one of the strongest teams on the market. Their knowledge and expertise is outstanding. They are also responsive, to the point and pragmatic.’

‘Very experienced team, with wide industry knowledge.’

‘The practice is characterised by outstanding knowledge, absolute understanding of business, unique legal skills and competence.’

‘Excellent partners and associates that appear to be well tailored for specific cases. They have a mid-size practice that appears to fit the market well with a combination of the international brand and local touch and commercial terms.’

‘I’ve had excellent cooperation with many of them, including recently Paweł Samborski and Łukasz Zbyszyński. They both exhibited high work ethic and a good sense of balance between the legal frameworks/requirements and the circumstances of their clients.’

‘A highly specialised dispute resolution team led by Paweł Samborski offers a sophisticated service in highly complex matters. Clear, concise, conclusive advice with no unnecessary fuss that wastes time and money. Highly recommended for complex disputes.’

‘Paweł Samborski offers honest, clear and concise advice. He never loses his strategic and global view of the dispute as if it were a game of chess. Highly recommended.’

‘Łukasz Zbyszyński is a sure value for any dispute, no matter how complex it may be. He is very quick and efficient in understanding the issues at hand, thinks outside the box and is able to do what in my opinion is the most complex thing: to reflect the most complex issues in a simple and understandable way for the Court.’

‘I have worked against Baker in a dispute. They were very well-prepared.’

‘I have sat as an arbitrator with Alicja Szczęśniak. Alicja is a very diligent lawyer with attention to detail and the ability to stay on top of events.’

‘Excellent knowledge in the industry, always well within reach, and very client-oriented.’

‘Katarzyna Tobiasz-Dumania and Marcin Fijalkowski are brilliant lawyers and persons to work with; always within reach and supportive; having a perfect sense of the client’s needs! All ever so much appreciated!’

‘The team has an excellent knowledge of IP matters, particularly patent law. They have excellent technical knowhow so that they can properly raise also technical arguments of legal relevance.’

‘We work with Marcin Fijalkowski and Katarzyna Tobiasz-Domania. They are very responsive, have excellent knowledge, have a hands-on approach and act very quickly and reasonably. They have a good standing in the industry and also with authorities, which is certainly beneficial for clients.’

‘Marcin Fijalkowski is an exceptional individual leading the practice.’

‘Regulatory and investment funds practice at Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. is international law firms in Poland.’

‘In my opinion in investment funds area Baker is number 1 to recommend. The regulatory and investment funds team provides swift, precise and business oriented legal advisory.’

‘Jerzy Bombczyński, head of the regulatory and investment funds practice, has a broad perspective and thorough knowledge in financial institutions regulatory and transactional law and the practices of Polish Financial Supervisory Authority. Jerzy’s experience is built on advising in the private as well as in the public sector.’

‘Baker McKenzie’s team can be recognised for its outstanding effectiveness and professionalism in handling complex legal matters. Their in-depth expertise allows to benefit from strategic insights and innovative solutions. They are very close to my business field – investment fund regulation.’

‘Jerzy Bombczyński is known for his effectiveness and professionalism. He has a client-focused mindset and deep expertise in the investment funds area. Jerzy combines a personalised approach to the client with proactive solutions, anticipating potential challenges and safeguarding business objectives.’

‘Jerzy Bombczyński has a unique experience of working within an in-house team earlier and that makes the advice he provides very practical and commercially driven, of course always based on in-depth knowledge of the relevant legal regulations.’

‘Baker McKenzie played a key role in developing and analysing the regulatory framework for emerging financial instruments, where Polish resources were scarce. Their team’s deep expertise in investment funds, combined with an open-minded, adaptable approach, allowed them to excel in this novel area.’

‘Jerzy Bombczyński’s strong collaboration with the business side underscores his unique ability to bridge legal and business needs in new market sectors. Compared to other firms, Baker McKenzie stands out for its sector knowledge, innovative mindset and seamless integration between legal and business strategies.’

‘Baker McKenzie Krzyżowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.’s tax team is able to provide clear and actionable advice, whilst also anticipating issues and providing solutions very specific to our business. They have been exceptional.’

‘The main individuals I work with are Katarzyna Kopczewska and Piotr Tatara. Both make up for a superstar team with high degree of availability and pro-activeness, with exceptional advice, anticipating issues and providing solutions very specific to our business.’

‘High professionalism, proactive approach, particular attention to client’s interests and fast reaction in proposing solutions.’

‘Great knowledge of the company due to long-lasting professional relationship, proactive approach, particular care of client’s interests and readiness to propose solutions to complex situations make Tomasz Chentosz different from competitors.’

‘What makes the team unique is that they have experience in dealing with various client situations, so they can apply their experience specific to our situation. They didn’t offer a cookie cutter template to the solution, but rather used their experience to simplify the process but tailor it to our company’s needs.’

‘I would say that Piotr Wysocki is an experienced partner, and he is very open to investigating solutions to various issues.’

‘Cooperation with Baker McKenzie is a guarantee of successful completion of the transaction from business point of view, where at the same time the seller and the investor are assured of joint tax safety. Any problems that arise during the course of the transaction is resolved quickly and efficiently.’

‘Katarzyna Kopczewska is an exceptional advisor, with very long experience, combining thorough knowledge with a very practical/pragmatic approach to the issues. She is close to the client, and a reliable partner.’

‘Wewould like to recommend Baker McKenzie as a professional and reliable advisor and business partner, providing legal services at the highest level expected by us. The banking and finance team is supporting us in strategic financing projects.’

‘We would like to mention Marcin Iwaniszyn as a great expert in banking and finance and financing projects.’

‘Marcin Iwaniszyn and Jakub Czerka are pragmatic and to the point. We like working with them.’

‘Excellent understanding of clients’ needs. Relevant experience to address all important issues.’

‘Very good communication as well as project management in line with agreed timeline.’

‘The team is well-staffed, with availability of the team members allocated adequately to the transaction’s pace. Good mix of strategic thinking versus attention to details.’

‘Sebastian Mikina is characterised by very good responsiveness to clients’ needs and the ability to accommodate to the negotiations picking the right battles to win.’

‘Global presence and expertise, exceptional understanding of business needs, direct collaboration with partners.’

‘Weronika Achramowicz has excelled in building the great attorney-client relationship. Weronika has a unique ability to understand client needs and provide tailored legal solutions. What is more, Weronika possesses extensive knowledge in corporate, M&A and related legal areas and her strategic insights have been instrumental in guiding complex transactions.’

‘Filip Uziębło has this unique skills of building bridges during negotiations and helping clients to reach consensus. Radzym Wójcik has extremely fast reaction times and a good understanding of business negotiation processes.’

‘BM’s corporate practice team has consistently demonstrated a high standard of performance and client service. They excelled in delivering timely legal advice, maintaining a strong communication protocol, and ensuring that all case deadlines were met. The dedication to client satisfaction is evident through their business approach to legal problems.’

‘It has a team of highly experienced lawyers who act as trusted legal advisors, providing comprehensive legal knowledge in complex legal matters. Baker McKenzie’s unique strength and quality is diversity and inclusion, and empowering women in legal careers and giving women the opportunity to have the highest leadership roles in the organisation.’

‘Weronika Achramowicz is our main contact partner at Baker McKenzie. Weronika is a highly experienced transactional and corporate/commercial partner. Representing industrial and institutional investors in all types of direct investments, she maintains close relationships with clients and acts as their trusted legal advisor in ongoing legal matters.’

‘Baker McKenzie’s M&A legal team in Poland is renowned for its extensive experience and deep expertise, making it the most experienced team in Poland. Their client-oriented approach ensures that each client receives tailored, strategic advice, enhancing the value and success of their transactions.’

‘Marcin Płonka has a client-oriented approach, excellent legal knowledge and strong commitment. Magdalena Medyńska has dedication and excellent communication skills.’

‘Responsive, practical, knowledgeable.’

‘Good contact with the team. Pragmatic advice and great flexibility when needed.’

‘Michal Lisawa and Bartlomiej Babanczyk are exceptional business-minded professionals.’

‘Baker McKenzie provides excellent counsel. They offer timely, comprehensive responses that calibrate risk and inform the client of multiple options.’

‘I work closely with Karolina Gozdzikiewicz. She is exceptional. Her advice is tailored to our stage of growth, industry and risk tolerance. Gozdzikiewicz completes the requested task, identifies issues and provides comprehensive advice to address immediate challenges while minimising forward risks. She is responsive and pleasant to work with. I trust her with all my employment-related work in Poland.’

‘Luckily, we do not require legal support as often as many other companies, but when we do, the support from our solicitor is friendly, easy-going, transparent, and well-resolved without any doubts.’

‘The Baker McKenzie employment team is highly competent and responsive, consistently delivering practical solutions tailored to our needs. Their expertise and clear, actionable advice have been instrumental in helping us navigate complex employment issues effectively.’

‘Michal Lisawa, who leads the labour law practice at Baker McKenzie, is simply an exceptional business partner. He is not only professional, but also approachable, possesses a deep knowledge of complex legal matters, demonstrates flexibility, provides exactly the business advice you need and communicates it clearly. He has never failed to deliver.’

‘Can do approach and clear communication to the point. Very prompt feedback on any request sent.’

‘Baker McKenzie lawyers are experts in their field of law.’

‘Great to see the cooperation between teams, like when the PPA team brings the banking team into the negotiations. The team has a thorough understanding of the Polish energy market, which is very helpful in PPA negotiations. Also, the team is ready to go the extra mile if necessary for the success of the negotiations.’

‘The Baker McKenzie Pharmaceutical team are not only regulatory experts with in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical and reimbursement regulations. They are also excellent negotiators, and one can see their practical corporate background. They are familiar with market trends from the inside out. In this particular transaction everything was in a perfect setup and knew that we are in good hands.’

‘I work with Juliusz Krzyżanowski, who is trustworthy advisor with an objective view on the issues involved in a particular case. He always tries to fit our needs into legal possibilities. He is knowledgeable and has entire understanding of the business. Provides proposals to the point.’

‘Proactive engagement, incredibly responsive, sectoral knowledge and expertise.’

‘Juliusz Krzyżanowski provides excellent advice, a superb service and unrivalled sectoral insights.’

‘Under the guidance of Juliusz Krzyżanowski, a legal counsel based in Poland, they have consistently demonstrated strong performance and accuracy in their assigned tasks, delivering on time, and good knowledge of the healthcare industry. I would also like to highlight the effective coordination among these jurisdictions, ensuring a uniform quality in their outputs.’

‘Baker McKenzie has been involved in a variety of projects, including those related to antitrust, commercial, regulatory, and contractual matters, demonstrating outstanding performance. Notably, they have provided legal services for significant projects impacting Ukraine, navigating the ever-changing circumstances and new, complex regulations affecting companies and their employees.’

‘Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to client service. The firm prioritises personalised attention, ensuring that each client’s needs are met with tailored solutions. The team’s deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the specific industries it serves allows it to offer comprehensive and strategic advice.’

‘The team stands out due to its unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and their ability to deliver innovative legal solutions. Each member of the team possesses a deep understanding of their respective legal domains, coupled with a genuine dedication to addressing client needs.’

‘Vast professional experience and knowledge of the insurance market and its current challenges.’

‘Individual approach to customers, very good knowledge of their problems and readiness to propose solutions tailored to their needs.’

‘It’s a team of well qualified lawyers.’

‘Sebastian Pabian is an experienced lawyer with unique qualifications.’

‘Sebastian Pabian is a good litigator and insurance lawyer.’

‘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.’

‘Very good knowledge of the market and real estate law.’

‘We are very impressed with the real estate practice of Baker McKenzie. The team’s deep specialisation and expertise in handling complex projects. Knowing that such seasoned professionals are managing our project gives us great confidence.’

‘Weronika Guerquin-Koryzma possesses a great amount of knowledge and experience, and is a well-known and respected expert in the market.’

‘Justyna Glinka was incredibly diligent and available. She eagerly explained every detail, reviewed every word in the contract and fiercely protected our rights.’

‘The Baker McKenzie real estate team are trusted legal advisors on some of our most complex transactions and projects. We work closely with the team in navigating complex and nuanced legal quandaries, and it is clear that the team has an in-depth knowledge of the legal landscape, and how this impacts our company’s priorities.’

‘The team is managed by Weronika Guerquin-Koryzma, who has an in-depth knowledge of Polish real estate law and delivers detailed advice on complex issues. Justyna Glinka has a clear understanding of our company’s commercial needs and the real estate market generally, and she assists us daily with detailed complex matters.’

‘Excellent commercial knowledge of the real estate sector.’

‘Commitment, accountability, deep understanding of the business and availability (24/7).’

‘Their team member Karol Czepukojc has outstanding skills and knowledge on restructuring and insolvency issues.’

‘On a cross boarder restructuring project we worked together in past. Karol Czepukojc was representing creditors where I was court supervisor in arrangement procedure. His work was perfect in details of restructuring proposal composition as they were difficult due to company acquisition by the proposals sentence.’

‘Baker McKenzie team has provided thorough guidance and counsel as we navigate a unique transaction with parties across different countries and languages. Their comprehensive responses are of great value as we learn how to navigate a complex matter.’

‘Karol Czepukojć has been a very responsive and detail-oriented advisor. We have found great value in his expertise in insolvency, and pre-packaged bankruptcy applications in particular.’

‘Karol Czepukojć is an excellent, reliable, diligent lawyer whose services can be recommended with a clear conscience.’

‘We appreciate the cooperation with Marcin Fiałka. He is distinguished by professionalism, reliability and many years of experience in the area of GDPR.’