We have once again been included in the prestigious ranking of THE LEGAL 500 EMEA. Based on client feedback, the ranking analysts recognised the competence of our team in key legal areas such as M&A transactions, capital markets, intellectual property, litigation, construction law and energy. In addition, we were named among the ‘Firms to Watch’ in the public procurement category. As many as 12 SMM Legal experts received individual recommendations, which is a recognition of their work and commitment.
The ranking cites the opinions of our clients, who emphasise not only our partnership and business style of cooperation, but also our lawyers’ innovative and creative approach to their projects. – Entrepreneurs value our ability to develop non-standard solutions that not only meet their legal requirements, but also support their strategic goals,’ emphasises legal advisor Aleksander Czech, Managing Partner, awarded in the dispute resolution and construction category.
– Obtaining a recommendation in the ranking is the result of both the substantive assessment of analysts and the positive feedback we receive from our clients – emphasises Managing Partner, advocate Przemysław Maciak, distinguished in the litigation category. – This is the best proof of the value of our team on the market – he adds.
Recommendations received
Our team, handling the largest transactions in the Polish energy market, including the merger between PKN ORLEN S.A. and LOTOS S.A., was recognised for its innovative approach, speed of action and high competence. This resulted in recommendations in two key categories: capital markets and M&A transactions. Individual recommendations were given to Prof. Maciej Mataczyński, advocate Mateusz Stańczyk and attorney-at-law Tomasz Jaranowski.
In the Construction category, related to investment processes, the ranking recognised our team for its interdisciplinary approach, which enables comprehensive support to clients in sales and acquisition transactions, as well as in the area of investments. Distinctions were awarded to the leaders of this practice: attorney-at-law Aleksander Czech, together with legal and tax advisor Aldona Górska.
The distinction of our energy law practice in the Energy and natural resources category is the result of effective implementation of projects of key importance to the National Electricity System and comprehensive advice at each stage of the investment. The ranking also recognised the high level of professionalism of the practice’s leader, Dr Paweł Łącki, as well as Dr Marcin Trupkiewicz.
Our intellectual property law practice has been recognised in the Legal500 rankings for many years. This year’s evaluations particularly recognised our innovative approach and ability to handle unique and pioneering cases. Individual honours were awarded to Ms Magdalena Michalska-Niewiadomska, attorney-at-law, and Rafał Sikorski, professor at Adam Mickiewicz University, who played a key role in these successes.
Experts from the litigation department were recognised for their extensive knowledge and effective alignment of strategy with clients’ business needs. Special recognition was given to the Managing Partners – advocate Przemysław Maciak and attorney-at-law Aleksander Czech, who stand out in terms of strategic competence. In this category, the significant role of Professor Rafał Sikorski and attorney-at-law Damian Michalski was also highlighted.
Furthermore, in the category of public procurement, our law firm SMM Legal was distinguished in the ‘Firms to Watch’ group, which demonstrates the growing reputation of our practice in this area. An individual award was given to attorney-at-law Monika Adamczak, which underlines her high standing and many years of experience in public procurement.
For another consecutive year, we achieved very good ranking results. Several of our lawyers received individual distinctions. In addition, we are very pleased that our activities in the field of public procurement have been noticed.
‘Our key asset, apart from professionalism, is the commitment of our entire team, which makes clients decide to cooperate with our law firm’ says attorney Przemysław Maciak. – I would like to congratulate all award winners ’ he adds.
‘I would also like to thank our clients for expressing their positive opinions about our work’ adds counsel Aleksander Czech.
We congratulate all the awarded and wish them further professional success.
