CEE/CIS - Poland

Bakowski Law Firm

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Since Bakowski Law Firm‘s establishment, it has focused on representing companies in possession of Polish and foreign capital who are operating on the Polish market; its offering encompasses advice to these clients on M&A transactions, commercial and corporate mandates, foreign direct investments, and regulatory issues. The senior practitioners in the group are the ’amazing‘ Aldona Hapyn and Igor Bąkowski.

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  • ‘Igor Bąkowski is always readily available to discuss matters and is clear in answering questions.’

  • ‘Bakowski Law Firm has been with us for so many years so they are almost like our staff. Everyone from the firm is just amazing, committed and focused on our company interests.’

  • ‘Aldona Hapyn is amazing!’

  • ‘Aldona Hapyn is very intelligent and understands our domain well.'

  • ‘Very professional and diligent. Good understanding of not only the local law but also of the broader perspective; in particular, the differences between common law practices and continental law practices.’

  • ‘Calm and well-balanced approach. Very thoughtful and careful before giving a legal opinion, making sure that all the intricacies of the law are taken into consideration. Listen to the business guidelines coming from the clients, adjusting the legal strategy accordingly.’

  • ‘Very experienced and responsive team for M&A transactions and commercial assistance. Good working methodology, helpful step-by-step guidance, and explanation about what matters in the transaction and how to protect our company. Negotiated hard and supported our side very well.’

  • ‘Igor Bąkowski and Aldona Hapyn are very experienced in M&A transactions and handling the due diligence and negotiation process. They worked hard to meet tight deadlines and prepared and negotiated detailed and professional transaction documentation. The team is very good at explaining complex legal matters in a business way and in reaching the client's business needs.’

Key clients

  • Honeywell
  • iMILE
  • US Tech Solutions
  • Awra Group
  • Core3
  • Calmsie Sp. z o.o.
  • Qantifier Sp. z o.o.
  • Lamex
  • SPDC-ProWay
  • SPDC Holding
  • SPDC International
  • PCR Industri
  • Horyzont Media
  • Eskulap medical clinics
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • SkillsPoland sp. z o.o.
  • Well and Done
  • Polish Recycling Association
  • Zurad sp. z o.o.
  • PIT-Radwar S.A.
  • EDC Holdings Ltd
  • Slovenské elektrárne a.s.
  • Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
  • Belgacom International Carrier Services
  • CK Source Sp. z o.o.
  • deVere Group
  • BC Partners
  • Przyjaciele Kawy Sp. z o.o.
  • Nakamachi
  • ELI Inc.
  • Holistic Physio Sp. z o.o.
  • Prema S.A.
  • Prema-Inwest S.A.
  • Bywater Properties
  • SledovaniTV
  • Mozaic Group of Poland LLC
  • Tech-food S.A.
  • TNK Poland Sp. z o.o.
  • TRT – Trade Sp. z o.o.
  • TRT-Trade
  • Uab Bod Group
  • Unicoms
  • Kosmetyka Naturalna Sp. z o.o.
  • RMI Sp. z o.o.
  • Stalko

Work highlights

  • Assisted Honeywell with expanding its building technology solutions projects in Poland.
  • Advised SPDC Holding and SPDC International, major companies in the innovative recycling space, on several M&A transactions and investment agreements connected with expansion on the Polish market.
  • Advised PIT-RADWAR, a major developer and producer of telecoms equipment and innovative solutions for the military, on the restructuring of its portfolio companies and negotiation of numerous national and international commercial contracts.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Aldona Hapyn, Igor Bąkowski