Olesinski & Wspolnicy���s corporate expertise spans share and asset deal transactions and mergers and demergers, as well as transformations, business structurings, joint ventures, and incentives programmes. Founder and managing partner Rafał Olesiński has a strong tax background and splits his time between the firm’s Warsaw and Wrocław offices; Olesiński jointly leads the team alongside capital markets chair Michał Bogacz and head of the corporate group Magdalena Tyrakowska-Szymczak, both of whom are based in Wrocław.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Olesinski i Wspolnicy team is distinguished by the fact that it usually tries to propose several options for solving a given issue, helps to analyse the problems and possible scenarios, so that a good choice can be made on how to proceed. The team takes into account a broader perspective, taking into account the provisions of various fields of law.’

  • ‘Excellent understanding of client needs, which is used to provide tailored services. Focus on long-term customer success and not short-term financial gains for them. Broad profile with lots of Poland-specific experience so they are able to cover all of our needs.'

  • ‘Olesinski i Wspolnicy's team possess deep knowledge and expertise in commercial law and corporate law. This includes staying up-to-date with changes in legislation, case law, and legal trends. Diverse experience, including both junior associates and seasoned partners, can provide a wide range of perspectives and solutions to clients' legal issues. Very effective communication, both written and verbal.’

  • 'Magdalena Kordas provides crucial support in solving more complex issues thanks to her vast experience.’
  • ‘Comprehensive, wide approach but detail oriented, proactive and fast responsiveness with excellent knowledge of industry standards and best practice. High level of tax effects.’

  • ‘OW provides a reliable service, even at short deadlines, from a very broad field of expertise encompassing practically all the company's needs.'

  • 'Quality of service, approachability, and English acumen make OW a highly valuable partner.’

  • ‘Olesinski i Wspolnicy is a multi-disciplinary law firm, offering lawyers availability in various legal matters. From a client perspective, there seems to be seamless cooperation between various disciplines.'

Key clients

  • Archicom S.A.
  • ATM Grupa S.A.
  • Booksy International sp. z o.o.
  • bValue Bridge sp. z o.o. ASI sp.k.
  • CCC S.A.
  • DataWalk S.A.
  • DEVELIA S.A.
  • Modivo S.A.
  • Gigaset Communications sp. z o.o.
  • Horex.pl sp. z o.o.
  • iFirma S.A.
  • Impel S.A.
  • Innoenergy Central Europe sp. z o.o.
  • IZOBLOK S.A.
  • Kolej Gondolowa Jaworzyna Krynicka S.A.
  • Libet S.A.
  • Lokum Deweloper S.A.
  • Lubawa S.A.
  • Mechanistry sp. z o.o.
  • MKK3 sp. z o.o.
  • Picadilla Games Adziński, Porzucek, Czerenkiewicz spółka komandytowa
  • Polskie Koleje Linowe S.A.
  • Selena FM S.A.
  • Selena S.A.
  • Silver Hexarion Holdings Limited
  • Syrius Investments S.a.r.l.
  • Tarczyński S.A.
  • Ten Square Games S.A.
  • The Heart S.A.
  • Vive Textile Recycling
  • XTPL S.A.
  • Zago Capital I sp. z o.o.
  • ZREW Transformatory S.A.
  • Stileo sp. z o.o.
  • Libertist Yachts sp. z o.o
  • Silekol sp. z o.o.
  • GEA Tuchenhagen Polska sp. z o.o.
  • Alides Polska sp. z o.o.
  • Stocznia Cesarska Management sp. z o.o.
  • Stocznia Cesarska Development sp. z o.o.
  • Gdansk Development Holding
  • Smulders Group NV
  • Smulders Projects Poland spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością
  • Teleste Oyj
  • Exlabesa Extrusion Opole sp. z o.o.
  • INTERSPORT Polska S.A.
  • VOSS Automotive Polska sp. z o.o.
  • Publishers Revenue Optimization sp. z o.o.
  • Stölzle Lausitz GmbH
  • optAd360 sp. z o.o.
  • Projektmanagement sp. z o.o.
  • Umicore NV
  • Umicore AG & Co. KG
  • Umicore Autocat Poland sp. z o.o.
  • PayEye Sp. z o.o.
  • STAKO sp. z o.o.
  • Stokado sp. z o.o.
  • SFC Solutions Częstochowa sp. z o.o.
  • Tasomix sp. z o.o.

Work highlights

  • Advised Tasomix, part of the ForFarmers Group, on the acquisition of the feed business of Piast Pasze Group, which specialises in the production of livestock feed.
  • Advised Stokado on a recapitalisation of the company and the entry of a private investor into the company at the level of 51%, executed in three phases of financing.
  • Advised Umicore Poland on the increase of its share capital, which is part of the financing of new local investments by a company’s Belgian shareholder.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rafał Olesiński, Michał Bogacz, Magdalena Tyrakowska-Szymczak

Other key lawyers

Samanta Osowska, Małgorzata Łamek-Bogacz, Magdalena Kordas