At the beginning of 2023, Rymarz Zdort and Maruta Wachta merged to form Rymarz Zdort Maruta, and the resultant banking and finance team excels in assisting with acquisition finance and M&A-related deals, including those concerning mezzanine structures. The group continues to have a notable focus on the sponsor side of mandates, representing domestic and foreign companies, although it has also been increasingly acting for lenders. Energy-related work and project financing constitute additional core areas of strength. Zofia Frydrychowicz and Jakub Rachwol jointy lead the team; the former has expertise in domestic and cross-border financings and debt restructurings, while the latter ‘possesses high-level expertise’ in corporate finance mandates.

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Testimonials

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‘Great expertise on project finance and great capacity for handling even the most complex legal structures. Zofia Frydrychowicz is a key contact.’
‘I would indicate Jakub Rachwol as the key person responsible for banking and finance. What distinguished them from competitors is a good feeling of important matters and comprehensive management of documents and issues.’
‘Collaboration went really smoothly. The members of the team, including the leading partner, were always availaible for discussion and prompt advice. The knowledge of the team in the subject area was on an excellent level. I could always count on reliable and transparent advice.'
‘I had a chance to cooperate with Jakub Rachwol. He not only possesses high-level expertise, but has also developed organisational skills that come in handy when running highly complex processes. He organised the work of his team in such a way that all activities were completed on time and in a well-organised manner.'
‘Experienced and very committed team who put big emphasis on delivering their services in line with the schedule. Very good cooperation and communication, and a deep team which is able to serve more complex transactions.'
‘Rymarz Zdort Maruta is one of the few law firms in Poland that is pretty much a gold standard for what a large law firm should be, with many senior lawyers being market leaders for the best part of the last 20 years. They demonstrate a typical no-nonsense approach, which is rather helpful when attempting to close difficult deals in the current market conditions driven by uncertainty and urgency.'
'Jakub Rachwol is one of the younger partners at RZM, but very skilled and with an extremely helpful problem-solving approach. A masterclass in getting financing transactions done quickly and effectively.’
‘The law firm provides the highest quality of services and legal support. The services are performed comprehensively and professionally with the full involvement of lawyers. The team is fully available and active.’

Key clients

Grupa Maspex
Orlen S.A.
Innova
Abrdn
Projekt Solartechnik
ING Bank Slaski
Bank Pekao
Bank PKO BP
mBank
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
PZU S.A.
WMC

Work highlights

Advised a consortium comprising PKO BP, BGK, mBank and PZU on an agreement on the settlement of claims related to the payment of a guarantee by way of the conversion of the debt that arose as a result of such payment into equity in Rafako S.A.
Advised ING Bank, as the lender, on the refinancing of Zabka’s existing financing.
Advised the founders of Exact System and the company itself on acquisition financing in relation to the purchase of a stake from a private equity fund exiting its investment in the company.