CEE/CIS - Poland

CRIDO

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The corporate and M&A team at CRIDO supports Polish and foreign entities, and boasts international connections with law firms, tax advisors, and corporate finance boutiques, allowing the team to support clients on an international level. Company and corporate law expert Mateusz Baran heads up the corporate team, while Przemysław Furmaga takes a leading role in M&A mandates. Furmaga is also skilled in buyouts and corporate disputes. Mateusz Stańczyk is the name ro note for M&A tax law mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I think that their knowledge of the industry and professional approach is very important. I know they are there for me and ready to support. They are always prepared and able to provide various options to resolve any given topic.'
  • 'Their knowledge and understanding of the topic made us feel comfortable and secure that our business in Poland will be compliant in all aspects. They are always available and engaged, very efficient in delivering what is required. Summary messages make the process very transparent. Everybody understands what needs to be done.'

  • ‘Katarzyna Żółcińska has great legal competence, is reactive, proposes business solutions, and has very good communication skills.'

  • ‘Knowledgeable, responsive, assertive, proactive and solution oriented. Ability to think outside-the-box and flexible as to the needs of the clients. Pragmatic and goal-oriented approach.’

  • ‘Mateusz Baran has remarkable legal expertise and adeptness at navigating complex legal matters under Polish laws. He is proactive with high commitment to provide tailored legal solutions.'

  • 'Katarzyna Żółcińska is an insightful and experienced practitioner with strong technical knowledge of Polish laws. She is proactive, responsive and business oriented.'
  • ‘Agile and very commercially oriented. Very flexible in meeting our demands on a very time sensitive matter. Small and very dedicated team.’

  • ‘I am working primarily with Aleksandra Czarnecka and it is a pleasure for me to work with her. She is a very good negotiator and she had the right solution for every problem. She is an expert in the profession.'

Key clients

  • iSpot
  • Kiwa
  • IKEA
  • Wielton
  • RelyOn Nutec
  • Amplifon
  • Dr Irena Eris
  • Saker
  • Jacquet Metals
  • Ostrovit
  • Avenger Flight Group
  • Lewandpol
  • MCI Capital

Work highlights

  • Advised iSpot Poland on the acquisition of competitor Cortland.
  • Advised Wielton on launching a new division named Aberg, incorporating new companies and negotiating transaction documents with new business partners.
  • Advised Saker on starting a joint venture with its business partners and opening a recycling plant.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mateusz Baran, Przemysław Furmaga

Other key lawyers

Mateusz Stańczyk, Katarzyna Żółcińska, Andrzej Dunikowski, Barbara Kwaśnicka, Aleksandra Czarnecka