Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński Sp. k handles the entire plethora of corporate and M&A mandates for clients in Poland and across the CEE region, including the relevant regulatory aspects of transactions, joint ventures, buy-outs, and restructurings. Senior partner Lejb Fogelman and Rafał Baranowski jointly chair the practice, which is also home to US-qualified practitioners Stephen Horvath and Michał Bobrzyński, and UK-qualified expert Maciej Pietrzak. Filip Kijowski is another notable name and he is well versed in advising private equity and corporate clients. In team news, Klaudia Królak joined the team from Linklaters in October 2023 and Agnieszka Stopińska was promoted to counsel at the beginning of 2023. Of counsel Adam Opalski joined Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka in April 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent understanding of the dynamics in the given industry coupled with deep insight into the M&A environment relevant for the transaction, but also in the wider context. Excellent cooperation amongst the team members across specialisations to deliver the service that takes into account all aspects of the project.’
‘Great specialists with problem-solving approach; very good value and capabilities to work under time pressure.’
‘We work closely with Rafał Baranowski, Filip Kijowski and Tomasz Denko; they are high-quality specialists, always prepared and able to solve even the most challenging issue we are facing.’
‘High engagement, full attention and availability of senior level lawyers, and a deep pool of experience across the industries and situations makes Greenberg Traurig a top firm in this area. The firm's team is highly diverse and combines deep global as well as local knowledge. The corporate M&A team's spirit is problem solving and high pragmatism in getting to the best outcome for the client.’
'Michał Bobrzyński is an excellent practitioner in the area of corporate law and M&A. He is always highly engaged, focused on the details while always having the big picture and end game in mind. Highly skilled negotiator in M&A situations.’
‘I am very satisfied with the legal services provided by Greenberg Traurig. They have an excellent team of lawyers who are knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated. They handled my case with professionalism and care and always kept me informed of the progress and the options.'
'They were responsive to my questions and concerns and gave me honest and realistic advice. They fought hard for my rights and interests and achieved a favourable outcome for me. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs legal representation.'
- 'Expertise in the relevant legal areas, such as corporate law, intellectual property, contracts, tax, and securities. Experience in working with VC investors, startups and entrepreneurs, understanding their needs, challenges, and goals. Ability to negotiate effectively and creatively, finding win-win solutions for all parties, even in tricky situations.'
Key clients
- Agora S.A.
- Allianz SE
- CVC Capital Partners
- Stock Spirits group
- Symfonia Sp. z o.o.
- Animex
- Inpost
- KI Chemistry
- PIB Group
- OTB Ventures
- Value4Capital
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Centerbridge
- PAK-Polska Czysta Energia
- ZE PAK
- Polsat Plus Group
Work highlights
- Advised Agora S.A. on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Eurozet sp. z o.o. from SFS Ventures s.r.o.
- Advised Allianz on the merger of Allianz Group and Aviva Group companies in Poland as a result of the acquisition of Aviva’s operations in Poland and Lithuania by Allianz for over €2.5bn.
- Advised CVC Capital Partners on the sale of 100% of the shares in PKP Energetyka S.A. to PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lejb Fogelman, Rafał Baranowski