Private equity

DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.

Client Satisfaction

DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.‘s private equity group is well placed to advise clients on multi jurisdictional and cross-border transactions, which also includes joint venture mandates. Its impressive client roster is composed of major domestic and international private equity funds, portfolio companies, founders, selling shareholders, and management. Jakub Marcinkowski leads the team, and another key member of the group is Marta Frąckowiak, who chairs the firm’s corporate and M&A department. Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz is experienced in acting for public and private companies, private equity funds, underwriters, and institutional clients.

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Testimonials

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‘Focus on problem solving, not creating - very unique for lawyers. High level of engagement of partner and others, hands-on approach, independent in making legal decisions, taking a lot from the clients hands.'
‘Rafał Kluziak is exceptional.'
‘Pragmatic approach, client management, knowledge of law, communication.’
‘Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz and Piotr Miller are recommended.’
‘They are proactive and provide high-quality services with a client- and business-centric approach.'
‘Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz is one of the most experienced M&A lawyers in Poland, extremely pro-active and involved in all aspects of the M&A project.’
‘This practice is distinguished by its experienced team and client-centric approach. It also incorporates innovations in technology and diversity.’
‘The individuals I work with stand out for their deep expertise and commitment to client needs. They differentiate themselves through strong problem-solving skills and effective communication.’

Key clients

Sea-Invest Corporation S.A.
Corsair Capital
Mota-Engil, SGPS, S.A.
Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Żabka Polska sp. z o.o.
Future Mind sp. z o.o.
Affidea
Enterprise Investors
BBB Industries Poland sp. z o.o.
Brand24 S.A.
Resource Partners
Bracia Sadownicy
Mid Europa Partners
MCI.PrivateVentures
Life Healthcare Group
Foreign Expansion Fund Closed-End Investment Fund of Non-Public Assets
Allegro.pl
PFR Ventures
Hubert Burda Media
Opoka TFI
PGS Software S.A.
Cloudflight
Avallon MBO Fund II
Genesis Private Equity Fund III
Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
bValue Growth
Affidea
Abris Capital Partners

Work highlights

Advised Sea-Invest Corporation S.A. on the sale of its 80% stake in Port Północny S.A. to Węglokoks S.A.
Advised Corsair Capital on the acquisition of MJM Holdings from its existing shareholders, and the obtaining of financing to complete the transaction.
Advised Żabka Polska on the acquisition of a majority stake in DRIM Daniel Distributie FMCG and the commencement of a strategic partnership in Romania.