Kochanski & Partners has two distinct teams, the first focusing on transactional matters under the leadership of Paweł Cholewiński; it regularly undertakes M&A transactions, especially in the real estate sector. The second group, which is spearheaded by Rafał Rapala, is focused on corporate mandates and advises clients on reorganisations and shareholder agreements. The firm also benefits from a strong energy department, and is consequently active in energy-related M&A transactions.
Testimonials
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‘The firm's corporate practice has in-depth knowledge on the market standards of M&A transactions.’
‘Rafał Rapala is a very good M&A lawyer, is always in command of the transaction and can provide legal solutions to problems as they arise. It is very good to work with him and his team.’
'Very responsive, proactive, commercially minded and entrepreneurial. Also an inclusive and friendly bunch. Would recommend highly.'
'Paweł Cholewiński is excellent.'
Key clients
- State Street Corporation
- State Street Bank
- State Street Global Advisors
- Polish Airlines LOT
- INDUS Holding AG
- Farmak Group
- Blachotrapez
- Revolt Energy
- Symfonia
- Diebold Nixdorf
- Huuuge Games
- Ferro Corp.
- Norblin Group
- Ringer Axel Springer
- Black & Veatch
- Echo Polska Properties
- Redefine
- Dom Development
- YIT Development
- Deutsche Hypo
- AccorInvest Group S.A.
- Universal Fibers Inc.
- Investica
- Knight Frank
- Murapol
- Skanska Property Poland
- Skanska Residential
- Griffin Capital Partners
- Savills
- Plastipack
- Oxenwood Real Estate (UK)
- Coca-Cola HBC
- Air Products
- Beneteau Group
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Johnson Matthey PLC
- Newcold
- Tritax
- PBG Group
- Skalar Office Center
- Havi Logistics
- Personnel Service
- Inter Cars S.A.
- Gaz-System S.A.
- The Seelig Group
- Pacific Media Group
- Pagra
- Voodoo
- Panattoni Europe
- Inovo Venture Partners
- Chrysler Poland and FCA Group Poland
Work highlights
- Advising a US private equity fund and its operational business on an investment in the field of frozen foods logistics.
- Advising Universal Fibers, Inc. and its subsidiaries on the Polish law aspects of a $250m facility agreement, with TCW Asset Management Company LLC acting as administrative agent and security agent of the lenders.
- Advising a client on the acquisition of the Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.’s Investor Services business, including its custody, accounting, fund administration, global markets, and technology services.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paweł Cholewiński, Rafał Rapala