M&A is a core area of focus for GESSEL Attorneys at Law, and the ‘outstanding’ team is well equipped to support both the buy and the sell-side of a transaction, especially venture capital and private equity funds. The practice offers legal, financial, tax and strategic advice to its clients from the IT, real estate, finance, industry and pharmaceutical industries. Managing partner Marcin Macieszczak chairs the practice, and he is ably supported by Maciej Kożuchowski, Michał Bochowicz, who is praised as an ‘exceptional legal professional’, and Karol Sokół.
Testimonials
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‘As a client working with GESSEL on a recent M&A deal, I can confidently say that their team is outstanding.'
'What sets them apart is their ability to combine deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of commercial realities. They are not just legal advisors; they are true strategic partners who ensure every decision is made with our broader business goals in mind.'
'The utilise technology very well, especially AI.'
‘In our experience working with GESSEL, Michał Bochowicz stood out as an exceptional legal professional, making the firm a clear choice for complex M&A transactions.'
- 'Michał Bochowicz is an outstanding legal mind and business strategist. His ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks while always keeping our commercial goals in focus is what sets him apart from his competitors.'
- 'Michał Bochowicz's hands-on approach and involvement at every stage of the deal gave us confidence that we were in the best possible hands.'
Key clients
- Webcon sp. z o.o.
- Sescom S.A.
- Lux Med Group
- Cyber Folks
- Elemental Strategic Metals sp. z o.o.
- PGB Holdco B.V.
- Gaz System S.A.
- Management Team of Velvet Care sp. z o.o.
- Avallon MBO
- VirtusLab sp. z o.o.
- Sescom S.A.
- Elemental Strategic Metals sp. z o.o
- Techglass sp. z o.o.
- Depilacja.pl
- founders of PROFIT4YOU Group
- Centrum MediSport sp. z o.o.
- BNS Capital
- User.com sp. z o.o.
- eFaktor S.A.
- Grupa Kęty S.A.
- Adam Lewczyk (founder of Ladros Sp. z o.o.)
- Szopex Dutkiewicz sp. z o.o. s.k.
- Senetic Holding S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised the management team of Velvet Care sp. z o.o. on the sale of their shares to a new investor, Partners Group, a global private equity firm.
- Advised PGB Holdco B.V. (currently Enerconet B.V.) on the sale of 100% stock in Polska Grupa Biogazowa S.A. to TotalEnergies.
- Advised Webcon on its strategic growth partnership with MCI as a result of which MCI acquired a significant majority stake in Webcon (ca. 65%).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marcin Macieszczak