All articles by Dr. jur. Jan Muszyński
Mergers and acquisitions
Buying a Business in Poland – Due Diligence, Contract Models & Key Factors for Investors from Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Buying a company in Poland is becoming an increasingly attractive strategy for investors from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This article outlines transaction types, essential acquisition steps, and what to look for when choosing the purchase model and during due diligence.
Mergers and acquisitions
Commercial register in Poland – insight and significance for SMEs and due diligence
The National Court Register (KRS) is a central database containing information about companies, which is important for ensuring transparency and legal certainty in business transactions. This article discusses the specifics of the Polish register, its importance in the due diligence process, and practical aspects for foreign companies operating in Poland.
Investment and commercial law
KRS in Practice: Polish Commercial Register for Free – Checklist for Compliance and Secure Research
The Polish Commercial Register (KRS) is a vital source of information for anyone seeking to establish and verify trustworthy business contacts in Poland. Our practical checklist provides step-by-step guidance on how to quickly, freely, and compliantly access key company information online and avoid common pitfalls.
Mergers and acquisitions
Successful reorganisation of a German heavy machinery manufacturer on the Polish market
Our law firm supported a German manufacturer of heavy machinery in its reorganisation on the Polish market with the aim of creating an optimal organisational structure. The project included assistance in the merger of companies and the implementation of important organisational changes, including the "Squeeze Out" - the purchase of shares in the company. The most important measures we have taken:
Mergers and acquisitions
Exclusion of a shareholder as an instrument for dispute resolution in a renewable energy group of companies
Conflicts between shareholders can significantly affect the functioning and development of companies, especially in such an innovative industry as renewable energy. We present a case in which our law firm assisted in resolving a dispute between German and Polish shareholders by deciding to forcibly exclude a shareholder whose actions were hindering the functioning of the companies. The most important measures we have taken: Die wichtigsten Maßnahmen, die wir ergriffen haben:
Fusionen und Übernahmen
Ending a shareholder dispute in the food industry
Conflicts between shareholders can paralyse the growth of a company, especially in a sector as dynamic as the food industry. We present one of the many cases in which our law firm helped resolve a long-standing conflict between Polish and German partners of a Polish food company, opening the door to stable growth and new opportunities. The most important measures we have taken: