CEE/CIS - Poland

Gide Loyrette Nouel

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Gide Loyrette Nouel is well known for its work in the DCM space, advising issuers, investors, investment banks, and other financial institutions on debt securities. It is also highly adept in the ECM arena, supporting clients with IPOs, public take-overs, and share buy-backs, and is also noted for its expertise in compliance-related mandates. Paweł Grześkowiak heads up the practice. Dawid Van Kędzierski, who was promoted to counsel in April 2023, is lauded for his ‘deep understanding of the complex and evolving regulations and trends in this highly dynamic sector’.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Dawid Van Kędzierski was always ready to help and provide tailor-made solutions, which was possible due to his solid knowledge of the industry specifics.'
  • 'Gide Loyrette Nouel is a good law firm with a long presence in Poland and good standing.'
  • 'I have had the privilege of knowing Dawid Van Kędzierski for several years, and I am continually impressed by his extensive knowledge and exceptional skills in the field of capital markets.'
  • 'Dawid Van Kędzierski consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the complex and evolving regulations and trends in this highly dynamic sector. He has a capacity to offer strategic solutions and ensure that clients are well informed.'

Key clients

  • KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.
  • Orlen S.A.
  • Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo S.A.
  • Kulczyk Investments
  • Sanofi

Work highlights

  • Advised ORLEN, Grupa Lotos and PGNiG on their three-way public merger aimed at creating a multi-energy conglomerate.
  • Advised KI Chemistry on the take-private deal for Ciech S.A., a chemicals company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, in which KI Chemistry is the majority shareholder.
  • Advised Sanofi on its Action 2023 employee share ownership plan with a value of up to €800m.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paweł Grześkowiak

Other key lawyers

Dawid Van Kędzierski