The ‘highly experienced and knowledgeable’ team at CRIDO excels across all real estate sectors, from offices, retail and logistics, to student housing, serviced apartments and farmland. Clients commend the team’s ’delivery of solutions that are both tailored to the circumstances and effective in solving legal problems’. Leading the team is Jakub Ziółek, and supporting him is Joanna Winter-Szymańska, whose ‘mastery of real estate law never ceases to amaze’. Tomasz Artaszewicz-Zawisza is another notable member of the team, who brings additional expertise in construction law to the group, guiding clients through the entire process of their investments.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘CRIDO's specialists have established themselves as absolute professionals in their field, known for their openness, creativity, and the delivery of solutions that are both tailored to the circumstances and effective in solving legal problems. The projects we worked on were complicated and required high-level management skills, and Crido have not once fallen short.'

  • ‘CRIDO's real estate department is a highly experienced and knowledgeable player in the Polish property development market. Their expertise spans a wide range of services, including due diligence, transaction advisory, and legal risk mitigation.'

  • ‘Their exceptional team possesses a unique insight into the legal matters concerning the real estate industry. Transactions can be a daunting and weary task, definitely not for everyone. Nevertheless, with CRIDO's assistance, they become a walk in the park. Their in-depth understanding of the legal environment ensures that every transaction is conducted with the utmost precision and that all risks are addressed. They are 100% committed.'

  • ‘Jakub Ziółek impresses with his remarkable business intuition, offering clients a distinct advantage with his knack for identifying opportunities. Jakub truly stands out with his ability to see the bigger picture and anticipate future trends. Beyond his legal expertise, Jakub has a simply joyful demeanor in conversation. He is not just a legal expert: he's a strategic thinker, a trusted advisor, and a delightful conversationalist who brings a unique and valuable perspective to any interaction.'

  • 'Joanna Winter-Szymańska is truly a memorable advisor. She epitomises professionalism and exceptional management skills. Joanna's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of work is truly commendable. She approaches every aspect of her work with meticulous attention to detail and her ability to efficiently manage complex projects may be a reference point to a whole generation of new lawyers.’
  • 'Joanna Winter-Szymańska is a rock star when it comes to negotiating lease agreements. Her abilities in drafting and negotiating are unrivalled. Her all-round knowledge ensures that every provision in an agreement is strategically crafted to not only secure our legal interests but also align with our financial and operational goals. Her ability to balance these numerous aspects of lease agreements is truly outstanding, making Joanna a one-of-a-kind lawyer.'
  • 'Tomasz Artaszewicz-Zawisza: he strikes me as an excellent legal professional, with exceptional knowledge and expertise in the realm of real estate law. Tomasz possesses a deep and extensive understanding of the real estate market and investment processes.'
  • 'Joanna Winter-Szymańska: her mastery of real estate law never ceases to amaze. Aside from profound understanding of legal matters, she also brings to the table remarkable speed and accuracy in handling complex matters. Joanna's ability to navigate due diligence processes with swift precision is remarkable. She has this unique ability of distilling complex legal issues into clear and actionable steps, never leaving any space for uncertainty.'

Key clients

  • Panattoni Europe
  • Heimstaden
  • Matexi
  • CBRE Investment Management
  • Skanska
  • SPM
  • BPI
  • Caishen
  • Hags
  • AON

Work highlights

  • Advised Panattoni Europe on multiple land acquisitions for its warehouse development projects.
  • Advising Heimstaden on issues relevant to the private rental sector.
  • Advised SPM on a sale and leaseback transaction.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jakub Ziółek

Other key lawyers

Joanna Winter-Szymańska, Tomasz Artaszewicz-Zawisza