Legal Advisory

Within the legal advisory for M&A transactions we provide the comprehensive services in the processes of taking and handing over control over a bussiness or a part thereof, including but not limited to the sale or purchase of shares, stocks, enterprises, parts thereof or selected assets, as well as processes aimed at creating joint-ventures. We advise both sellers and buyers at every stage of transaction.

We take care of organising and conducting legal due diligence, drafting safe investment agreements (as SPA, APA, SHA, IA) and other transaction documentation (e.g. management contract, registered pledge agreement, escrow agreement, etc.). Our experts devise negotiation strategy and participate in negotiations. The services also include obtaining counterparty’s and public authority’s consents for transactions, assistance in closing the deal efficiently and safely, as well as providing post-closing consultations.

Karol Guździoł, Senior Counsel, Attorney-at-law
M: +48 693 973 127
E: karol.guzdziol@pl.gt.com

The in-house counsel within Grant Thornton has assisted in hundreds of reorganisation processes for our clients.

Our experts can guide your business through: company transformations, consolidations and divisions, contributions in-kind (including contributions in the form of enterprises, organised parts thereof, shares), as well as in formation of companies, branch offices, agencies. The support can also include disposals of shares, structuring groups of companies and liquidation of companies / branch offices.

Grzegorz Szysz, Partner, Attorney-at-law, Tax Advisor
M: +48 661 530 233
E: grzegorz.szysz@pl.gt.com

Within the framework of this service, we provide on-going corporate services, handle restructuring processes, prepare and handle mergers and acquisitions.ventures. We advise both sellers and buyers at every stage of transaction.

Our experts can support in establishing partnerships and companies, branch offices and agencies of foreign companies and in selecting the optimal legal form to do business in Poland, from the legal and tax point of view. They also represent clients in proceedings before registry courts and other authorities, develop and review corporate documents, in particular contracts, statutes and regulations of governing bodies of companies. Grant Thornton can provide legal services for partnerships and companies and their bodies, drafting resolutions of the governing bodies, support in meetings of shareholders, consulting with regard to the legal and commercial aspects of day-to-day business operations. We can also support in amending deeds of association, handling share capital increases and contributions in kind.

Justyna Nykiel, Counsel, Attorney-at-law
M: +48 601 256 678
E: justyna.nykiel@pl.gt.com

We advise entrepreneurs on all aspects of labour law, in matters of individual and collective employment relationships.

Our legal services in the field of labour law include, but are not limited to: advice on establishing, amending and terminating employment relationships, representing enterprises in litigation and supporting clients during inspections by the National Labour Inspectorate. We also provide advice on: legalization of employment of foreigners in Poland, non-competition, confidentiality provisions and unfair competition in employment relationships, employment restructuring, application of working time regulations, introduction and maintenance of remote working, hybrid or teleworking arrangements, payroll structure in the workplace, keeping employee records, compliance matters.

Jolanta Zarzecka-Sawicka, Partner, Attorney-at-law
M: +48 885 661 238
E: jolanta.zarzecka-sawicka@pl.gt.com

Online sale of goods and services entails the fulfillment of multiple of obligations and requirements established by the law. Our support includes development of required regulations and procedures, preparation of an information package for entities which are starting selling in the e-commerce formula as well as a legal audit, ended with proposed changes which increase business efficiency and legal security.

Our experts specialize in legal advisory for entities already operating in e-commerce, that may require legal audit of current regulations (for example verification of regulations of online shops or analysis of compliance with regulations related to consumer protection and provision of online services), as well as for the entities starting their business, that require knowledge and compliance with multiple regulations for their operation in e-commerce.

Agnieszka Lorenz, Senior Associate
M: +48 693 973 135
E: agnieszka.lorenz@pl.gt.com

At Grant Thornton we provide comprehensive support in investment processes, including those involving real estate. Our advisory team includes attorneys-at-law, lawyers and tax advisors with the knowledge and experience to properly plan and carry out real estate transactions, in a way that leads to the reduction of legal risks associated with the investment.

Our services include support in transactions involving real estate, such as verification of the legal and tax status of a given property, as well as preparation and negotiation of transaction documents. We develop ‘tailor-made’ solutions appropriate to the client’s unique business needs and ensure effective and timely legal support throughout the project. Moreover, we support our clients after they leave the notary’s office, providing services related to the use of the property after the transaction is completed, especially in the preparation and negotiation of lease/rent agreements or construction work agreements.

Marek Hoffmann-Pawlak
Counsel, Attorney-at-law
M: +48 601 722 439
E: marek.hoffmann-pawlak@pl.gt.com