Mateusz Baran
CRIDO
CRIDO
Client SatisfactionCRIDO boasts a multi-disciplinary team of corporate, investment fund, employment, and immigration lawyers which supports high-net-worth individuals and family businesses. Its offering is broad ranging and encompasses advice on succession planning, formation of family foundations, reorganisations, citizenship and residency, and divorce and separation agreements. Corporate expert Mateusz Baran spearheads the department with a ‘vast reservoir of knowledge across multiple legal disciplines’. He is ably supported by head of the litigation department Katarzyna Witkowska and Michał Klimowicz, who made counsel at the beginning of 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Crido’s team, driven by Michał Klimowicz and Mateusz Baran, is tailored to empower businesses to operate with freedom and confidence. In an ever-changing world, they ensure that while we pivot and innovate in our domains, the legal foundations remain unshaken.'
'Businesses require agility, and Crido guarantees that by handling the intricate legal aspects that could otherwise impede quick business decisions. Their commitment to us and providing solutions to achieve our business goals, combined with innovative spirit, is what sets them apart in the legal landscape.’
'Katarzyna Żółcińska is widely esteemed for her outstanding legal acumen and her ability to tackle intricate legal issues with finesse. Her dedication to delivering customised legal remedies, coupled with her extensive knowledge in the field, places her in a league of exceptional legal professionals within the industry.’
'One of the most defining traits of Michał Klimowicz is his seamless blend of vast legal and business knowledge. What sets Michał apart from many of his peers is his unique communicative style. Legal jargon, often a barrier in understanding complex legal nuances, is never an obstacle with him. His approach redefines the client-lawyer relationship, making it more of a partnership than a transaction.'
'Mateusz Baran is the embodiment of versatility in the legal profession. His vast reservoir of knowledge across multiple legal disciplines ensures that clients never find themselves in uncharted territory. Regardless of the complexity or nature of the legal issue at hand, Mateusz's response is swift, accurate, and effective.'
‘Crido has consistently demonstrated a high level of service quality and a remarkable ability to collaborate effectively within their legal team.'
‘Mateusz Baran is highly regarded for his exceptional legal expertise and his adeptness at navigating complex legal matters. His commitment to providing tailored legal solutions, combined with his deep knowledge of the field, makes him a standout professional in the legal industry.'
‘Very good work organisation. Clear and concise analysis of legal problems.’
Key clients
- Inpharm
Work highlights
- Advised a private client on diversifying risks and consolidating his various independent ventures into a holding organisation.
- Advised a family on adjusting its group structure.
- Advised a client and his company on a comprehensive corporate reorganisation and the establishment of a family foundation.
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Michał Klimowicz
CRIDOPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mateusz Baran