Established in 2005, DeBenedetti Majewski Szczesniak is a corporate boutique based in Warsaw.The firm employs 20 lawyers, six of whom are partners. It is a member of legal network Globalaw which is present in 85 countries.
Focusses / specialisms
When it comes to transactions, the firm focuses on M&A and has expertise within the insurance and renewable energy sectors.
Key clients
Among the clients of the firm are Vienna Insurance Group Wiener Versicherung Gruppe, VIG Poland, Compensa TuNŻ, Nelson Global Products, Relativity, BCD Travel, Fidera Master, Rgreen Invest, Inetum, Southern Spars UK and Qair.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2021 / 2022)
During the research period the firm has been active mostly in corporate and M&A transactions, and in an acquisition financing. It has represented mainly acquirers in acquisitions in insurance, manufacturing, TMT, financial services, tourism, and energy.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2021 / 2022)
Compensa TuNŻ €1.5 million acquisition of Compensa Dystrybucja
Inetum €14.2 million acquisition of JCommerce
Nelson Global Products €37 million acquisition of Tru – Flex
Silver Lake €3.6 billion investment in Relativity
Vienna Insurance Group Wiener Versicherung Gruppe €830 million assets acquisition of Aegon
VIG Poland €2.5 million acquisotion of IT IS
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021 / 2022)
M&A
"In-depth industry knowledge, highly experienced in corporate/M&A with a focus on the financial sector; professional approach; quick response time; hands-on mentality; strong practical approach; solution-oriented."
"Prompt and clear commercial advice provided in a manner easy to understand and implement."
Private equity
"The particularity of the proposed solutions, inquisitiveness in search of inconsistencies."
Bartosz Bagienski
"Excellent communication skills, highly experienced, business-oriented approach, also excellent economic skills, professional time management."
David DeBenedetti
"Experienced international lawyer with a solid approach to commercial needs."
Magdalena Małocha
"Magdalena Małocha is a very meticulous lawyer who notices potential risks. She is fully committed to answering all enquiries and explaining all doubts in a very detailed way. Thanks to her commitment, our organization could always count on her."