Private Equity
We advise:
- institutional investors, investment groups, private equity companies and venture capital funds on both local and cross-border deals across diverse sectors,
- at all stages of start-up, development and financing, all the way through to a successful exit,
- on all key legal matters including IP protection, R&D, financing and bonus arrangements (ESOPs, vesting, etc.),
- on all legal aspects related to the creation, implementation and financing of innovation, R&D and the commercialisation of research.
Our competitive advantage:
- experience in advising all players involved in the investment process (funds, start-ups, founders, sellers and purchasers),
- a strong M&A team led by seasoned experts with expertise in private equity transactions (including international experience in cross-border matters),
- a full-service structure (over 20 practice areas) allowing us to adopt a truly multidisciplinary approach to PE transactions and to assist clients in every situation and all aspects of a transaction,
- knowledge of the business environment and experience in significant matters in industries such as: tech, real estate, manufacturing, FMCG, as well as in matters involving distressed assets.
Practice managers
Team
Selected experiences
Some of our recent clients include:
- BC Bavarian Candles Expansion
- a group of bondholders of Roust Corporation
- Polskie ePłatności
- EQOS Holding
- AVIVA
- Organic Farma Zdrowia
- Benson Elliot
- Partners Group
- Selvita
Recommendations
Rankings:
Exceptional commitment, very good responsiveness and great negotiation skills.
Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Clients laud the team's dedication to work, describing the lawyers as very hands-on and responsive.
Chambers Europe 2019
They are always conscious of the big picture, the business environment and business goals.
Chambers Europe 2018
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