Managing partner Agnieszka Janicka spearheads the ‘extremely strong international practice’ at Clifford Chance, which boasts an impressive client roster consisting of global corporates, investment funds, banks, and local blue chip companies seeking to invest in Poland, as well as the wider CEE region. Cross-border mandates are a key part of this group’s offering, and it also assists with regulatory matters. Marcin Bartnicki has been developing the department’s technology M&A capabilities and is consequently a key name for technology, e-commerce, and gaming sector clients. Private equity expert Wojciech Polz is another notable name in the department, in addition to counsel Krzysztof Hajdamowicz, who is strong in TMT-related matters, and counsel Karol Kulhawik, who is experienced in implementing corporate governance structures.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Extremely strong international practice.’
‘Karol Kulhawik has led a complex multinational M&A transaction with outstanding leadership and professionalism.’
'CC professionalism and expertise gave us confidence that we were in good hands, and we knew that they were always looking out for our company's best interests. Overall, we were impressed with CC and feel privileged to have had their expertise on our side throughout the critical process.'
'We have full confidence in recommending Wojciech Polz and the team to anyone seeking legal assistance in the future.'
‘Wojciech Polz was a critical member of our team and demonstrated exceptional commitment throughout the process. One of the most impressive things about Wojciech was his ability to understand our company's unique needs and tailor the approach accordingly.'
'Wojciech Polz went above and beyond to ensure that our interests were well represented during negotiations and took great care to ensure that the terms of the deal aligned with our expectations.'
- 'Karol Kulhawik played a crucial role in the initial phase of a transaction in which our company was involved. Karol’s knowledge and expertise proved invaluable in preparing the first drafts of the transaction documentation, which set the foundation for a successful negotiation process.'
- 'Thanks to Karol Kulhawik's extensive experience and attention to detail, the initial document prepared was of exceptional quality, meeting our company's expectations precisely. This enabled us to establish a negotiation framework that was efficient and effective, and we were able to significantly reduce the time required to finalise the deal.'
Key clients
- Waterland Private Equity
- Mitsui
- RTB House
- Giza Polish Ventures
- Sibelco
- Vitol
- R.Power
- Norsk Hydro
- Airbus Defence and Space
- Abris Capital Partners
- TotalEnergies
- United Petfood Group
- Xebia
- CTL Logistics
- HB Reavis
- Cellnex Telecom
- Ringier Axel Springer
Work highlights
- Advised Entain Holdings (CEE) Ltd., a strategic platform established by Entain plc, the global sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment group in partnership with EMMA Capital, a Czech investment management company, on the launch of a tender offer to acquire 100% of STS Holdings S.A.
- Advised Norsk Hydro and its subsidiary Hydro Aluminium on their attempt to acquire control over Alumetal.
- Advised EcoWipes, a major Polish manufacturer of wet wipes and other personal care products, on the sale of the company to an investor controlled by Cornerstone Investment Management and Kartesia.
Lawyers
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Krzysztof Hajdamowicz
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Marcin Bartnicki
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Agnieszka Janicka