Bartosz Marcinkowski
Domanski Zakrzewski PalinkaManaging partner Krzysztof Zakrzewski sits at the helm of the M&A department at ‘the pre-eminent independent Polish firm’, Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka, which is well-equipped to advise on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including leveraged buy-outs, take-overs and joint ventures, as well as reorganisations and restructurings, and mergers and demergers. Its client roster consists of holding companies, buyers, sellers and private equity firms, as well as Polish entrepreneurs. Marek Świątkowski is notably active in company sale transactions, as well as restructurings. Company law and M&A specialist Bartosz Marcinkowski and private M&A expert Piotr Andrzejczak are also key names to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent combination of an in-depth knowledge of the legal environment, strong negotiation skills and very good understanding of business; this in total contributes to an increase of self-confidence of the clients which translates into increased negotiation power.’
'To my mind, DZP is the pre-eminent independent Polish firm. Thoroughly reliable in helping international clients doing business in Poland, they are increasingly helping Polish clients do business abroad.’
‘Bartosz Marcinkowski is a joy to work with. Also recommend is partner Sylwia Kuca, who is very good helping international clients navigate the Polish M&A process.'
‘I had a pleasure to work with and participate in many meetings prepared by Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka where we had the possibility to exchange knowledge, learn and build new processes within the organisation.’
‘They are interested in making my life better/easier. I valued in them open-mindedness, doing things in advance, looking for options which can fit to the company and its strategy the most.’
‘On top of the professional expertise and process experience, what sets DZP apart in my opinion is its very good teamwork and good understanding of the client's needs and expectations. The members of the teams with whom I have worked, irrespective of their seniority, complement each other without competing with each other. This gives the client the certainty and confidence that one is always getting a very high-quality service.'
'Moreover, DZP has a very good programme of marketing trainings and workshops where they share knowledge with potential clients. Compared to other legal firms they offer much greater access to knowledge and support within maintaining client relationships. This builds trust and loyalty with clients, who return convinced that they are getting a very good service at an appropriate price.’
‘Piotr Andrzejczak is a great M&A lawyer; his proactivity and responsiveness is very valuable.’
Key clients
- Budmat
- Bank BNP Paribas
- Wurth
- Budweg Caliper
- CV Sciences
- eZebra.pl
- Renta
- Grupa Anmar
- SAT
- GP Capital
- Bunzl
- Hanza
- PamapolandPropinquus
- Richardson
- Intrum Group
- Fox Recykling
- MIM Fertility
- InfiniteData
- Artgeist
- IMCD NV
- Astara
- Oasis Diagnositics
- PSMM
- Axopar Boats
- Dan Hartogh Holding
- Max Fund Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Würth Group on the acquisition of TIM for PLN 1bn.
- Advised CV Sciences, a US leader in the use of plant-based products for consumer wellbeing, on its first acquisition on the European market – that of Cultured Foods, a Polish producer and distributor of alternative vegan foods.
- Advised Intrum Group on the sale of a significant portion of its investment portfolio to affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management.
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Krzysztof Zakrzewski