Warsaw

We opened our office in Warsaw in 1991, becoming one of the first international law firms to operate in Poland under the new regime. Over the last three decades, we have advised on many significant projects, including some of the most important M&A, infrastructure and financing transactions on the Polish market as well as on significant outbound investments by major Polish players.

Our added value

We combine international experience with in-depth knowledge of the local market. Most of our clients are Polish blue chips, from financial institutions to developers and leaders in the gas, petrochemical, commercial, transportation and heavy industry sectors. We also support foreign investors in their investments on the Polish market.

We are a one-stop-shop when it comes to major transactions, providing comprehensive legal and business advice at every stage of the investment process. We advise on cross-border and local M&As, private equity and LBO transactions, as well as all types of real estate and financial transactions.

We also provide tailored assistance at all stages of infrastructure and energy projects, including greenfield projects – from licensing, through support at EPC and commissioning stages, to potential claim management.

Awards

  • Chambers Europe - Poland 2024

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

    Band 2

    The team has the ability to provide clear instructions on how to deal with a given problem in a way for all stakeholders to understand what needs to be done.

  • Chambers Global/Europe - Poland 2024

    Banking & Finance

    Band 3

    Gide has a solid practice group advising both domestic and international clients on sizeable financing transactions." "Very good insight into the financial market, both Polish and European, and experience of working with the biggest players in the market.

  • Chambers Global/Europe - Poland 2024

    Corporate/M&A: High-End Capability

    Band 4

    Gide Warsaw is active on deals relating to the engineering, mining and energy sectors. The firm has a strong following of Polish clients in addition to francophone names.

  • Chambers Europe - Poland 2024

    Real Estate

    Band 4

    Gide's real estate team advises on transactions concerning a range of property assets, including hotels, office buildings and warehouses as well as care and retirement homes. The law firm also conducts joint venture exits among real estate developers and prepares lease agreements for commercial properties.

  • Chambers Global - Poland 2024

    International & Cross-Border Capabilities

    Band 4

    Gide Warsaw predominantly advises on finance and corporate matters across jurisdictions, adept at handling both inbound and outbound deals. Active on both public and private transactions.

  • Chambers Global/Europe - Poland 2024

    Dispute Resolution

    Band 5

    Gide has a well-respected disputes team assisting clients with litigation and arbitration matters. The team has considerable experience advising French-speaking clients active in the Polish market and also has a loyal following among Polish companies.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Real Estate

    Tier 2

    Gide comprises a ‘robust team of professionals’ who advise entities from a range of sectors, including residential, office, logistics and retail, covering issues including asset and joint venture deals, in addition to guiding clients through regulatory matters.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Energy & Natural Resources

    Tier 2

    Gide is a key point of contact for private investors, state-owned companies, international corporations, and other entities in the energy, oil and gas, nuclear, mining, and chemistry sectors. The team excels in advising on all stages of complicated projects.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Banking & Finance

    Tier 2

    True professionals who, in addition to their excellent theoretical knowledge, have years of experience working with the banking sector.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Commercial, Corporate & M&A

    Tier 2

    A set of dedicated professionals who supported our organisation throughout a complex divestment process. The quality of services rendered exceeded our expectations.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Dispute Resolution

    Tier 3

    Gide's dispute resolution practice offers reliable advice and a strategic approach aimed at promoting the client's interests in the most effective manner.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Private Equity

    Tier 3

    Gide is highly adept at supporting clients across a plethora of mandates in the private equity arena, from leveraged buyouts and venture capital transactions, to real estate fund acquisitions and exits from investments.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Employment

    Tier 3

    Gide employment practice’s advisory offering includes assistance with restructuring and relevant issues in M&A transactions. Other areas of focus include negotiations with trade unions, and individual and collective disputes.""Professionalism, and a good atmosphere of cooperation.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Competition/Antitrust

    Tier 3

    Gide‘s competition practice works closely with the firm’s M&A and corporate teams when handling transactions, and it is also active in advising on consumer protection law matters and mandates around distribution systems.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Capital Markets

    Tier 3

    Gide is well known for its work in the DCM space, advising issuers, investors, investment banks, and other financial institutions on debt securities. It is also highly adept in the ECM arena, supporting clients with IPOs, public take-overs, and share buy-backs.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024

    Tax

    Tier 3

    Gide has an exceptional regulatory knowledge and understanding of the market. The firm is instructed by large international and domestic companies from a range of sectors, including FMCG, real estate, financial services, insurance, and mining and energy.