Clifford Chance
Wojciech Polz specialises in M&A, corporate and commercial work, including acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructurings and joint ventures. Wojciech's practice focus is in the private equity, healthcare, industrials and consumer goods and retail sectors.
Wojciech has extensive experience in cross-border transactions, international projects and risk management. He has also gained significant experience related to the oil & gas sector. His clients include private equity houses, corporate investors, public companies and private entrepreneurs.
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, Warsaw
- +48224299456
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- Speaks Polish and English
- Practice area M&A corporate
- Sector Charities, Chemicals, Consumer goods, Consumer goods & retail, Education, Energy & resources, Entertainment & Sports, Gaming, Government & public sector bodies, Healthcare providers, Healthcare, life sciences & chemicals, Individuals, Industrials, Infrastructure investors, Media, Medical devices healthcare equipment, Oil & gas, Pharmaceuticals, Private equity, Professional advisors, Retail, Sovereign wealth, Technology, Telecommunications, Telecommunications, media & technology, Transport & logistics, Transportation infrastructure, xAdvisors, charities, education, government & individuals
Career and qualifications
- University of Warsaw (LLM) 2003
- British and European Law Centre in Warsaw, University of Cambridge 2002
- American Law Centre in Warsaw, University of Florida 2003
- Admitted as an attorney-at-law (radca prawny) in Poland
- Joined Clifford Chance 2007
- Partner since 2017
Professional bodies
- Member of the Warsaw Bar Association (OIRP w Warszawie)
Awards and citations
- "Wojciech Polz is always very responsive and collaborative and thinks outside of the box."
"He is a very good lawyer."
Chambers Europe 2023, Private Equity – Poland - Wojciech really knows his stuff, he helped us to understand standard market norms and navigate the differences in jurisdictions. "He's very strong and practical."
Chambers Europe 2023, Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability – Poland - Wojciech Polz goes a tier up as a result of strong market support. He is highlighted for his visibility on high-end sales and acquisitions involving investment, private equity and infrastructure funds. One client praises the "good balance of commercial understanding and targeted style of negotiations."
Chambers Europe 2022: Private Equity – Poland
- Wojciech Polz assists clients from a variety of industry sectors, including in cross-border transactions. Clients describe Wojciech Polz as "articulate, helpful, responsive and very diligent."
Chambers Global 2022: Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability – Poland - Wojciech Polz is highlighted for his visibility on high-end transactions, notably advising foreign investment and infrastructure funds. An interviewee praises: "He is really trying to understand the business context as well as helping with the legal."
Chambers Europe 2021: Private Equity - Poland - Wojciech Polz assists clients from a variety of industry sectors, including in cross-border transactions. Clients are quick to point out his "comprehensive and flexible approach."
Chambers Europe 2021: Corporate/M&A - Poland - Wojciech Polz advances in the rankings as a result of increasing market visibility and positive market feedback. He is described as "diligent and hands-on" as well as a "talented negotiator." He regularly assists with cross-border M&A transactions involving high-value significant assets.
Chambers Europe 2020: Corporate/M&A – Poland - Wojciech Polz moves up in the rankings this year following extensive client praise for his experience in private equity matters. Clients highlight his pragmatism, one revealing that "he was very good at presenting issues that were a risk for us and then proposing solutions."
Chambers Europe 2020: Private Equity – Poland - Wojciech Polz is noted for his skills in all aspects of private equity work, including delisting and tender offer. He also has significant experience in handling cross-border matters. Sources consider him a lawyer who "understands client needs and objectives, and tries really hard to get you to the finishing line."
Chambers Europe 2019, Private Equity - Poland - Wojciech Polz attracts solid praise from market commentators, who describe him as "commercial, flexible and committed." "He has great commercial sense balanced by diligence and a strong focus on protecting the client's interest," says one impressed source, also noting his "excellent relationship building skills" and "strongly entrepreneurial approach." He is active in M&A and private equity transactions.
Chambers Global 2019, Corporate/M&A - Poland
- Wojciech Polz acts on M&A and private equity transactions. He was a co-lead on PZU and PFR's PLN10.6 billion acquisition of a 32.8% shareholding in Bank Pekao from UniCredit. "He automatically searches for solutions and does not exaggerate the problem," a client says, adding that he "tries to find an agreement and cool emotions."
Chambers Global 2018, Corporate /M&A - Poland