Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.‘s ’experienced and knowledgeable‘ private equity group sits within the firm’s wider M&A practice, and bolstered by its global presence, the team frequently provides high-quality support on cross-border transactions. The practice is highly adept at advising private equity funds throughout their entire lifecycle, from tax structuring and establishment, investments in portfolio companies, and strategic advisory work, to the exit, closure, and settlement of funds. Of recent note, ESG-driven matters have been an increasing focus for the group. With a diverse client roster, including major private equity funds, vendors, targets, industry investors, listed companies, and financial investors, Filip Uziębło jointly leads the team alongside transactional expert Tomasz Krzyżowski. Łukasz Targoszyński is especially notable for his work in the consumer goods, manufacturing, and technology sectors. In team news, Magdalena Medyńska and Marcin Płonka were both promoted to counsel in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is experienced and knowledgeable. More importantly, their confidence does not slide into arrogance, and they are willing to hear the client's perspective.'
- 'Tomasz Krzyżowski's work was very good. He delivered on all fronts, including technical skills, negotiations and client relations. It was our first transaction with him, and I would be happy to engage his assistance again.'
- 'Very experienced team with great business acumen. Pragmatic and highly sophisticated in their understanding of the client's objectives and needs.'
- 'Filip Uziębło is a top practitioner in the private equity space. He has vast experience and is highly creative in coming to a solution.'
- 'Overall, a very strong practice and very active on the Polish market. Strong leadership team supported by knowledgeable lawyers.'
- 'Tomasz Krzyżowski is a great business developer with a strong personality. Łukasz Targoszyński is ambitious and proactive.'
- 'Hardworking interdisciplinary and collaborative teams with client focus and a problem-solving approach.'
- 'Łukasz Targoszyński has a market reputation after many deals done, and this makes him insightful.'
Key clients
- Enterprise Investors
- MidEuropa Partners
- SPIE
- AGIC
- Tencent
- KKR
- Lyvia Group
- Kreos Capital
- Bain Capital
- SilverLaker
- PineBridge
- New Mountain Capital
- Resource Partners
- EQT
- Abris Capital
- CEE Equity Partners
- Forevest Capital
- Snowflake Inc.
- Hunter Douglas
- Rebel Wolves
- Akomex
- Groupa Wirtualna Polska
Work highlights
- Advised CEE Equity Partners on the acquisition of fully-integrated waste management platform KOM-EKO from Value4Capital.
- Advised Akomex on the buy-out of Accession Capital Partners following its three-year investment in Akomex Group.
- Advised Grupa Wirtualna Polska on its acquisition of a minority stake in Audioteka.
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Practice head
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Tomasz Krzyżowski, Filip Uziębło