DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.‘s team is compiled of both lawyers and tax advisors who are adept at handling matters involving corporate, insolvency, litigation, finance and tax elements. The group handles the entire remit of restructuring and insolvency mandates, encompassing representation in disputes, recovering claims from bankrupt debtors, and advising on distressed M&A. The group is also well positioned to advise both creditors and debtors throughout bankruptcy proceedings. Mariusz Hyla sits at the helm of the finance and restructuring group, while the litigation and regulatory department is chaired by co-managing partner Krzysztof Kycia. Magdalena Dec supports companies and their directors with compliance of bankruptcy and restructuring law.

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  • 'Business oriented, quick response, know the market.'

Key clients

  • Aerotunel
  • Centerbridge
  • Springer Nature
  • Amerigas Polska sp. z o.o.

Work highlights

  • Advised Aerotunel Sp. z o.o. on the acquisition of real estate in Gdańsk on which the construction of a wind tunnel is under way; the acquisition taking place as part of an out-of-court restructuring.
  • Advised a UK energy company on the bankruptcy proceedings of a Polish construction and engineering company.
  • Advised a leading shopping centre operator in Poland on the course of debtor bankruptcy proceedings – in connection with claims arising from nine large-format DIY stores raised in the bankruptcy proceedings.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mariusz Hyla, Krzysztof Kycia

Other key lawyers

Artur Sobol, Magdalena Dec, Paweł Bartosiewicz, Bartłomiej Gudek