SSW recognised in fourteen categories in the Legal 500 EMEA 2024 ranking

The Legal 500 has published its 2024 EMEA ranking of law firms and lawyers. This year three of SSW’s experts were individually ranked: Patrycja Goździowska and Tomasz Wickel are Leading Individuals in the Private client category and Mateusz Rogoziński is a Next Generation Partner in the Private equity category. In addition, SSW was recognised in fourteen categories.

The list with some client testimonials below. The full ranking is available on the Legal 500 website: https://www.legal500.com/c/poland/

Banking and Finance

“People and the team are always available and open for discussion.”

“Very good knowledge.”

“Good people and their approach is notable.”

Capital Markets

“Mateusz Chmielewski is very commercial and has a great legal mind. Great all-rounder. Very client-focused and perceptive; the sort of lawyer clients want to have on their side.”

“Top-drawer team with unique team spirit, strong experience and competencies.”

“SSW’s team is very good. Comprehensive advice which is also to the point.”

Commercial corporate and M&A

“Mateusz Rogoziński has proven himself on the deal as a knowledgeable M&A professional and skilled negotiator. He has a pragmatic approach, focused on problem solving and deal making. Mateusz is responsive, eager to find customised solutions and provides business-driven advice.”

“SSW has supported us on a couple of occasions so far. What we value in them is that they offer a full range of services under one roof. They are well organised, react quickly and ensure good quality.”

“We were advised on the M&A transaction by the team of Mateusz Rogoziński from the SSW law firm. The team has shown very good management skills as well as the ability to work under high pressure while maintaining a clear mind. They demonstrate a strong commitment and wide range of experience in this type of process.”

Construction

“A responsive, experienced and highly motivated team of subject matter experts who deliver high quality legal solutions.”

“Hubert Wysoczański provided in-depth counsel to deliver critical infrastructure contracts. I found Hubert very responsive, fully engaged and absolutely on top of his brief, delivering expert legal analysis and solutions.”

“Effective, involved, professional, helpful, client oriented, transparent.”

Data privacy and Data protection

“SSW’s data privacy and data protection practice is very professional with extensive knowledge of GDPR in the energy sector. We can rely on the lawyers’ opinions and advice as they are keeping their eyes on changing GDPR rules and regulations on a national and international level.”

“The practice follows the best new trends in legaltech. They introduce AI tools in their work. They make their clients feel secure and in good hands.”

Dispute Resolution

‘The SSW team has excellent knowledge about arbitration and the local market.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Filip Balcerzak. His knowledge of arbitration and energy disputes is exceptional. He performs his duties conscientiously and with great dedication, and is also involved in non-profit projects.”

“Bench strength and quality of advocates in the disputes practice.”

Energy & Natural Resources

“The SSW energy and natural resources practice has long-lasting experience in renewables in Poland.”

“Due to their broad experience gathered when cooperating with a lot of clients they are able to work on complex transactions which involve also external stakeholders like banks and financing institutions. Knowing many perspectives they are able to propose solutions which are accepted by many involved parties, sometimes with conflicting interests.”

“SSW presented a very high culture of work, as well as a very high personal culture which makes working with them on a daily basis a great pleasure.”

Intellectual Property

Investment Funds

“Detailed expertise, flexibility in the process.”

“I can definitely recommend the SSW team. I have worked with them for over 4 years and they were always able to support me in the ongoing business matters.”

“The team is young and dynamic, which I very much appreciate.”

Private Client

“What distinguishes this practice is its unique ability to seamlessly merge legal acumen with creative solutions. One should take note of the team’s strengths in crafting legal strategies, their exceptional adaptability, and their commitment. This practice’s exceptional performance shines through.”

“Tomasz Wickel, a prominent lawyer, stands out for his exceptional expertise and tireless dedication to client success. With a track record of consistently delivering effective solutions, he is a trusted choice for complex legal matters.”

“People, diversity, technology, communication.”

Private Equity

“I see SSW as a full-scope law firm having specialists from all the areas of law. As a result, they are able to provide all the transactional services under one roof. Since Mateusz Rogoziński joined SSW, they strengthened significantly their legal M&A and PE capabilities.”

“Mateusz Rogoziński is recognised as a transactional lawyer who is very active in private equity deals. He is appreciated on the market and works with a number of PE houses. He is perceived as very reasonable and business-oriented.”

“Our perception is that SSW’s team is well-organised, reacting quickly and having extensive experience, including regulatory aspects, especially in the healthcare sector. They have quite a substantial legal team, so are able to handle a couple of M&A deals at the same time and with the same level of commitment and quality, and such capability is a must-have from our perspective.”

Public Procurement

“Exceptional engagement and availability, quick and knowledgeable responses to inquiries. Exceptional commitment and devotion of time in both small and large cases. Sincere and professional communication.”

“What stands out is the impression of being constantly taken care of and the readiness of partners to support and solve client problems. We would especially recommend cooperation with Michał Bagłaj.”