MFW Fiałek advised the V4C fund on the acquisition of a majority stake (51%) in Univio S.A.

Our advice

The scope of our advisory services included comprehensive support throughout all stages of the process, including: preparation, negotiation, and execution of the Share Purchase Agreement (PSPA) and the Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA), together with accompanying documentation; preparation of an incentive program; conducting due diligence, including coordination of the due diligence of the German subsidiary; obtaining W&I insurance; acquisition of a special purpose vehicle; preparation of management agreements; and representation in proceedings before the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK). The closing of the transaction is subject to the approval of the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection for the concentration.

The transaction team was led by: Mirosław Fiałek – Partner, Paweł Siwiec – Senior Associate, and Krzysztof Drzymała – Senior Associate.

The transaction team also included: Mariusz Domagała – Senior Associate, Jakub Wilk – Associate, and Maksymilian Gnat – Junior Associate. In addition to the above-mentioned individuals, the due diligence team also comprised: Wojciech Lichterowicz – Senior Associate, Maciej Kiraga – Associate and Franciszek Furmaniak – Junior Associate.

Parties of the transaction

Value4Capital (V4C) is a private equity fund manager. It focuses on investments in lower-mid market service companies in Poland and other Central European EU countries. Value4Capital actively supports its portfolio companies in their organic growth and add-on acquisitions.

Univio is a Polish IT company headquartered in Wrocław, specializing in digital transformation for enterprises. The company provides comprehensive consulting and technology services, including the implementation of B2B and B2C e-commerce solutions, business process automation, development of data-driven IT systems (including AI, BI, and machine learning), as well as cloud and integration services.

According to the Mergermarket Global & Regional M&A Legal Advisory Rankings for Q1 2025, the most active M&A law firm in Poland is MFW Fiałek, which ranked 1st in Poland by the number of completed transactions and 8th in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region.

Although the values of individual transactions remain confidential and are not disclosed in the official Mergermarket ranking, we can share that the total value of transactions meeting the ranking criteria and closed by MFW Fiałek in Q1 2025 exceeded USD 150 million (approx. PLN 607 million).

MFW Fiałek thereby confirms its position as a leading legal advisor in mergers and acquisitions in Poland.

If you are planning to sell your business, attract an investor, or grow through acquisitions, contact our M&A Team – we will help you manage the entire process efficiently and safely.

MFW Fiałek advised the shareholders of InEwi sp. z o.o. on the sale of shares of the company to Symfonia sp. z o.o.

Our advice

Our advisory services comprised comprehensive support in the transaction, including negotiations and work on the transaction documentation consisting of, among other matters, the share purchase agreement and ancillary agreements. In addition, the law firm participated in the work on the documentation for the rollover structure, including the shareholders’ agreement and the execution documents.

The transaction team was led by Mirosław Fiałek – Partner and Rafał Siemieniec – Associate Partner. In addition, the transaction team included Jakub Wilk – Associate.

Parties of the transaction

InEwi Sp. z o.o. is a Polish company based in Bielsko-Biała, specializing in developing software for workforce management. Its main product is the inEwi application, which enables companies to track working hours, schedule shifts, manage electronic leave requests, and oversee business trips.

Symfonia Sp. z o.o. is a Polish company based in Warsaw, specializing in providing software solutions that support business management. Its portfolio includes systems that streamline key business areas such as finance and accounting, HR and payroll, trade, production management, and electronic document workflow. Private equity funds MidEuropa and Accel-KKR have invested in the company.

MFW Fiałek advised Penta Hospitals Poland on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Proaltum sp. z o.o. and Majątek Malechowo sp. z o.o.

Our advice

The firm’s advisory services covered the full transaction process, including the preparation and negotiation of the share purchase agreement, support during the transaction closing, and assistance in securing transactional insurance.

The transaction team was led by Mirosław Fiałek – Partner, Paweł Siwiec – Senior Associate, and Maciej Kiraga – Associate. The team also included Jakub Wilk – Associate, Natan Fischer – Associate, Franciszek Furmaniak – Junior Associate, Maksymilian Gnat – Junior Associate, and Agata Mulawa – Intern.

Parties of the transaction

Penta Hospitals Poland is the largest private hospital owner in Poland’s private healthcare market. It manages 20 hospitals and 18 outpatient clinics across the country.

Grupa ProAltum operates over 300 beds across two facilities located near major urban centers, providing care services to both domestic and international clients.

We’re proud to share that MFW Fiałek has once again been recognized in the Mergermarket Global & Regional M&A Legal Advisory Rankings – this time for Q1 2025!

In the current rankings, we were listed in two areas:

🌟 Poland Ranking by deal count – 1st position
🌟 CEE Ranking by deal count – 8th position

While individual deal values remain confidential and are therefore not disclosed in the official Mergermarket ranking, we can share that the total value of the transactions meeting Mergermarket’s criteria and closed by our firm in Q1 2025 exceeded USD 150 million.

A heartfelt thank you to our Clients for their continued trust, and to our incredible Team for consistently going above and beyond!

The Private Equity market in Central and Eastern Europe has faced its share of challenges recently, from valuation discrepancies to rising financing costs.

However, despite these difficulties, the market has not experienced a dramatic downturn. Investors have remained pragmatic, adjusting strategies to navigate the evolving landscape without major disruption. Key sectors attracting capital included technology, healthcare, and logistics.

Poland maintained its position as the region’s most attractive and active market, supported by economic stability, a predictable regulatory landscape, and a strong pipeline of opportunities.

We would like to share a summary of selected PE transactions we have advised on in 2024, offering a snapshot of market activity and investor interest over the past year.

Many thanks to all our clients operating in the private equity market with whom we had the opportunity to work in the past year. It was a real pleasure for us to assist you in the expansion of your operations.

The beginning of 2025 is bringing a wave of great news for MFW Fiałek!

We are very happy to share that our law firm has been recognised in The Legal 500 ranking in the Private Equity (Poland) category in Tier 3.

A huge thank you to our Clients – your trust and recommendations made this possible. We truly appreciate your ongoing support! We also want to express our gratitude to our incredible team!

Full ranking results are available here: https://lnkd.in/ew2k7UXR

MFW Fiałek advised Trinity Investments Management sp. z o.o. in the proceedings aimed at registering the Company in the register of alternative investment fund managers maintained by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF).

Our advice

The firm’s advisory services covered comprehensive project support, including the preparation of the Company’s corporate documentation and that of the alternative investment fund it will manage, including its investment policy and strategy. Additionally, the firm represented the Client in the proceedings before the KNF.

The fund managed by Trinity Investments Management will primarily focus on investments in food industry enterprises operating in Poland and Romania. The fund’s main investor, which will be managed by Trinity Investments Management, will be Scandia Food Group, one of the largest food conglomerates in Romania.

The transaction team was led by Mirosław Fiałek – Partner, and Michał Kret – Senior Associate. The team also included Wojciech Lichterowicz – Senior Associate.

We are thrilled to share another great news on short notice! MFW Fiałek has once again been recommended in the Chambers Europe ranking by Chambers and Partners!

Our results in Corporate and M&A: Mid-Market (Poland) for 2024:
🏆 Mirosław Fiałek – Band 1
🏆 Rafał Siemieniec – Band 4
🏆 MFW Fiałek (Law Firm) – Band 3

Our results in Private Equity (Poland) – First time recommendation!
🏆 Mirosław Fiałek – Band 4

We sincerely thank our clients — your trust and generous recommendations made this achievement possible. We deeply appreciate your ongoing support!

We’re grateful to our amazing team for their commitment and effort. Your hard work makes all the difference!

The complete ranking results are available here: https://lnkd.in/d9_TyTbu