Dentons frequently advises multinationals, financial institutions, and private equity houses on the entire spectrum of M&A transactions. The group is also well known for its work in the regulatory space, and sectors of strength include energy, infrastructure and manufacturing, media and technology, real estate, and food. With offices across the CEE region, the team is well placed to utilise the wider firm’s network to handle cross-border work, including inbound investments into Poland. Practice head Piotr Dulewicz also co-leads the firm’s European private equity group with over two decades of transactional expertise. Paweł Grabowski is another key member of the team, and is skilled in share and asset acquisitions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great collaboration, business oriented, experienced lawyers and nice people.’

  • ‘Michał Wasiak is more of a business partner than a simple legal advisor, even if a very good lawyer. Very involved, understands clients' needs, and creative.'

  • ‘One of the best M&A and corporate teams in town.'

Key clients

  • Veolia
  • EPAM Systems
  • STEAG
  • Nexity
  • KKR
  • Genuine Parts Company
  • GEODIS
  • Echo Investment
  • Syntaxis Capital
  • Bridgepoint
  • Bostik
  • BIZON Group
  • Valeo
  • C.H. Robinson
  • Hexagon
  • Celanese Corporation
  • eSky Group

Work highlights

  • Advised STEAG on the sale of SFW ENERGIA, a Polish energy provider, to REMONDIS, a major global waste management company.
  • Advised Nexity, a major French real estate group, on the sale of its Polish subsidiaries to Develia.
  • Advised Bridgepoint on the sale of its portfolio company Dr Gerard to Adam Foods.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Piotr Dulewicz

Other key lawyers

Paweł Grabowski, Marceli Kasperkiewicz, Michał Wasiak, Marcin Paliwoda, Bartosz Juszczak