Global and regional private equity funds are counted among the impressive client roster at Clifford Chance, and its offering encompasses advice across key sectors of interest, including consumer goods, retail, healthcare, infrastructure, financial services, and e-commerce. The department is ably supported by the firm’s notably strong banking and finance, capital markets, antitrust, and M&A teams. Managing partner Agnieszka Janicka, Marcin Bartnicki and Wojciech Polz are key corporate experts, and also of note is Paweł Puacz, who specialises in energy, environment, and infrastructure-related mandates.
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- 'Wojciech Polz is exceptional in his field, demonstrating a profound understanding of the law and its practical applications. His leadership within the firm is a testament to their unwavering commitment to legal excellence.'
- 'Wojciech Polz has a remarkable ability to build strong and lasting client relationships. His personalised approach and dedication to understanding client needs ensures that our clients receive the best possible legal counsel.'
- 'Karol Kulhawik consistently puts clients at the forefront, taking the time to understand their needs, concerns, and objectives. His exceptional ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships is commendable.'
Key clients
- Cinven
- Abris Capital Partners
- Waterland Private Equity
- Giza Polish Ventures
Work highlights
- Advised EcoWipes on the sale of the company to an investor controlled by Cornerstone Investment Management and Kartesia.
- Advised Waterland Private Equity on the acquisition of Codilime, a major Polish software developer, combined with the reinvestment of the former shareholders.
- Advised Xebia, a Waterland Private Equity portfolio company providing IT consulting services which cover all aspects of digital transformations, on the acquisition of the business of GetInData.
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Agnieszka Janicka, Marcin Bartnicki, Wojciech Polz