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Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.

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Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.‘s M&A team has an impressive client roster consisting of large, multinational corporations and domestic businesses from the gaming, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, real estate, insurance and retail sectors. The group frequently advises on significant cross-border transactions, which encompasses assistance from the beginning to the end of a mandate, including support with the initial deal structures to the finalisation of a transaction. The department is co-led by managing partner Weronika Achramowicz, who also heads up the firm’s Polish consumer good and retail sector group, Tomasz Krzyżowski, who frequently advises on disposals and take-overs through acquisitions, and Filip Uziębło, who is especially skilled in private equity transactions and restructuring matters. The team is also home to Łukasz Targoszyński, who boasts expertise in joint venture transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Global presence and expertise, exceptional understanding of business needs, direct collaboration with partners.'

  • ‘Weronika Achramowicz has excelled in building the great attorney-client relationship. Weronika has a unique ability to understand client needs and provide tailored legal solutions. What is more, Weronika possesses extensive knowledge in corporate, M&A and related legal areas and her strategic insights have been instrumental in guiding complex transactions.’

  • ‘Filip Uziębło has this unique skills of building bridges during negotiations and helping clients to reach consensus. Radzym Wójcik has extremely fast reaction times and a good understanding of business negotiation processes.’

  • ‘BM's corporate practice team has consistently demonstrated a high standard of performance and client service. They excelled in delivering timely legal advice, maintaining a strong communication protocol, and ensuring that all case deadlines were met. The dedication to client satisfaction is evident through their business approach to legal problems.'

  • 'It has a team of highly experienced lawyers who act as trusted legal advisors, providing comprehensive legal knowledge in complex legal matters. Baker McKenzie’s unique strength and quality is diversity and inclusion, and empowering women in legal careers and giving women the opportunity to have the highest leadership roles in the organisation.’

  • ‘Weronika Achramowicz is our main contact partner at Baker McKenzie. Weronika is a highly experienced transactional and corporate/commercial partner. Representing industrial and institutional investors in all types of direct investments, she maintains close relationships with clients and acts as their trusted legal advisor in ongoing legal matters.'

  • ‘Baker McKenzie's M&A legal team in Poland is renowned for its extensive experience and deep expertise, making it the most experienced team in Poland. Their client-oriented approach ensures that each client receives tailored, strategic advice, enhancing the value and success of their transactions.'

  • ‘Marcin Płonka has a client-oriented approach, excellent legal knowledge and strong commitment. Magdalena Medyńska has dedication and excellent communication skills.'

Key clients

  • Orlen S.A.
  • Agora S.A.
  • WeNet Group S.A. S
  • Wirtualna Polska Media S.A.
  • S&P Global
  • Marketing Investment Group
  • ARP S.A.
  • Snowflake
  • Etex
  • Lars Larsen Group A/S
  • Kredyt Inkaso S.A.
  • Arbonia AG
  • UBS AG
  • Credit Suisse AG
  • Sumitomo Corp

Work highlights

  • Advised S&P Global on its agreement to sell its global engineering solutions business to investment funds managed by KKR, a global investment firm and a longstanding customer of S&P Global, for $975m in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
  • Representing Embracer in a strategic transaction, ending their operations in Russia.

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Weronika Achramowicz
Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Weronika Achramowicz, Tomasz Krzyżowski, Filip Uziębło

Other key lawyers

Łukasz Targoszyński, Magdalena Medyńska, Radzym Wójcik, Marcin Płonka, Izabela Puchalska