Due diligence

Our attorneys have exceptional knowledge and extensive experience in conducting complex legal analyses of enterprises. In particular:

  • we have extensive experience, and we are able to comprehensively organize and conduct due diligence processes for both sellers and buyers,
  • we have organised and conducted numerous due diligence processes as part of M&A transactions and while preparing prospectuses,
  • we emphasise the practical aspect of our opinions, presenting the results of the due diligence process, the identified risks, and the recommendations intended to enable or facilitate the implementation of a given project to eliminate or reduce legal risks in a clear and transparent manner.

We have conducted a total of several hundred comprehensive due diligence processes concerning the following industries, among others:

  • FMCG,
  • electronic payments,
  • finance, including lending and leasing companies,
  • e-commerce,
  • medical services,
  • private security,
  • cash management,
  • manufacturing, including the production of fittings, packaging, glass products, and carpets,
  • transport and logistics,
  • property development,
  • insurance,
  • asset management and mutual funds.


Completed projects


They appreciated us

  • Chambers Global
  • Rzeczpospolita
  • The Lawyer European Awards
  • PSIK
  • Chambers Europe
  • IFLR1000
  • Mergermarket
  • Legal 500
  • CEE Mergers and Acquisitions

In the Chambers Global 2025 ranking, MFW Fiałek law firm has been distinguished for the first time in the Corporate & M&A: Mid Market (Poland) category:

  • Mirosław Fiałek (Managing Partner) – Band 1
  • Rafał Siemieniec (Associate Partner) – Band 4
  • The Firm – Band 3

 

“MFW Fiałek has been recognized for its strong market presence and expertise. The team advises on a full range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate structuring. The team has experience advising international investors, including private equity funds. Its clients include domestic conglomerates as well as international companies.”

Mirosław Fiałek, our managing partner, has been ranked at Band 1 in the Corporate & M&A: Mid Market category.

According to Chambers Global “Outstanding partner Mirosław Fiałek showcases extensive activity and market recognition at the mid-market level. Fiałek is proficient at handling acquisitions and restructuring procedures.”

Rafał Siemieniec, Associate Partner at MFW Fiałek, has been ranked at Band 4.

According to Chambers Global “Rafal Siemieniec joins the rankings this year on the back of strong market recommendation for his expert handling of domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.”

In the Ranking of Law Firms of the daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita 2024, we were named as a leader in the categories (law firms with up to 50 lawyers): Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions; Private Equity and Real Estate.

Mirosław Fiałek was recognised as a leader in the categories Commercial Law, Corporate, M&A and Private Equity, and Rafał Siemieniec in the category: Real Estate.

MFW Fiałek also received a distinction (2nd place) in the category of Handling leading transactions on the Polish market in 2023.

In the Ranking of Law Firms of the daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita 2023, we were named as a leader in the categories (Division II – law firms with up to 50 lawyers): Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions; Private Equity and Real Estate.

Mirosław Fiałek was recognised as a leader in the categories Commercial Law, Corporate, M&A and Private Equity, and Rafał Siemieniec in the category: Real Estate.

MFW Fiałek has been shortlisted for the third time as a finalist in the European Specialist Law Firm of the Year category at The Lawyer European Awards 2024.

MFW Fialek has been shortlisted as a finalist for The Lawyer European Awards 2023 in the European Specialist Law Firm of The Year category.

MFW Fialek has been shortlisted as a finalist for The Lawyer European Awards 2022 in the European Specialist Law Firm of The Year category.

The Private Equity practice, led by Partner Miroslaw Fiałek, is a finalist in the “legal advisor – venture capital” category of the PSIK Awards competition, organised by the Polish Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. The law firm is among the four law firms in Poland that were nominated.

The Private Equity practice, led by Partner Miroslaw Fiałek, was a finalist in the “legal advisor – private equity” category of the PSIK Awards competition, organised by the Polish Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. The law firm was among the five law firms in Poland that were nominated.

The Private Equity practice, led by Partner Miroslaw Fiałek, was a finalist in the “legal advisor – private equity” category of the PSIK Awards competition, organised by the Polish Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. The law firm was among the four law firms in Poland that were nominated.

In 2025 Chambers Europe ranked Mirosław Fiałek (Band 1), Rafał Siemieniec (Band 4) and M&A practice (Band 3) in Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market category.

Mirosław Fiałek has been recommended for the first time by Chambers Europe in the Private Equity category (Band 4).

According to Chambers Europe “MFW Fiałek has a keen focus on delivery successful transactions. The lawyers have solid market knowledge and experience of international and private equity work.

“Outstanding partner Mirosław Fiałek showcases extensive activity and market recognition at the mid-market level. Fiałek is proficient at handling acquisitions and restructuring procedures.”

“Rafal Siemieniec joins the rankings this year on the back of strong market recommendation for his expert handling of domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.”

In the Chambers Europe 2024 ranking, MFW Fiałek law firm has been distinguished in the Corporate & M&A: Mid Market category, advancing to Band 3 this year compared to our previous position:

“MFW Fiałek climbs the rankings as a result of strong market support. The team advises on a full range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate structuring. The team has experience advising international investors, including private equity funds. Its clients include domestic conglomerates as well as international companies.”

Mirosław Fiałek, our managing partner, has once again been recognised as a recommended lawyer in the Corporate & M&A: Mid Market category. Mirosław Fiałek maintained his position in the ranking and was indicated at Band 2.

According to Chambers Europe Mirosław Fiałek showcases extensive activity and market recognition at the mid-market level. Fiałek is proficient at handling acquisitions and restructuring procedures.”

In the Chambers Europe 2023 ranking, MFW Fiałek law firm has been distinguished in the Corporate & M&A: Mid Market category:

MFW Fiałek enters the rankings as a result of strong market support. The team advises on a full range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate structuring. The team has experience advising international investors, including private equity funds. Its clients include domestic conglomerates as well as international companies.

Mirosław Fiałek, our managing partner, has once again been recognised as a recommended lawyer in the Corporate & M&A: Mid Market category. His position in this ranking has strengthened and this year he has been designated as Band 2.

According to Chambers Europe Mirosław Fiałek showcases extensive activity and market recognition at the mid-market level. Mirosław Fiałek is proficient at handling acquisitions and restructuring procedures.

In the Chambers Europe 2022 ranking, Partner Mirosław Fiałek was awarded in the Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market category in Band 3.

Mirosław Fiałek has joined the ranking ‘after showcasing extensive activity and market recognition at the mid-market level’. In addition, he has been recognized as an expert in handling acquisitions and restructuring.

In the Chambers Europe 2012 ranking, Partner Mirosław Fiałek was distinguished as “Up and Coming” in the area of Private Equity practice and was identified as “a lawyer valued both for his particular attention to detail and the ability to see the full picture of the situation” and as “one of the most promising lawyers in the field of private equity in Poland.”

In the IFLR1000 2024 ranking, MFW Fiałek were  awarded in the field of M&A practice and in the Capital markets: Debt and Capital markets: Equity.

In the IFLR1000 2024 ranking, MFW Fiałek were awarded in the field of M&A practice, obtaining a high position in Tier 4.

Partner Mirosław Fiałek was distinguished as “Highly Regarded” in the field of M&A and Private Equity.

In the IFLR1000 2023 ranking, MFW Fiałek were  awarded in the field of M&A practice and in the Capital markets: Debt and Capital markets: Equity.

In the IFLR1000 2023 ranking, MFW Fiałek were awarded in the field of M&A practice, obtaining a high position in Tier 4.

Partner Mirosław Fiałek was distinguished as “Highly Regarded” in the field of M&A.

In the IFLR1000 2022 ranking, MFW Fiałek were  awarded in the field of M&A practice and in the Capital markets: Debt and Capital markets: Equity.

In the IFLR1000 2022 ranking, MFW Fiałek were awarded in the field of M&A practice, obtaining a high position in Tier 4.

Partner Mirosław Fiałek was distinguished as “Highly Regarded” in the field of M&A.

In the IFLR1000 2021 ranking, MFW Fiałek were awarded in the field of M&A practice.

In the IFLR1000 2021-22 ranking, MFW Fiałek were awarded in the field of M&A practice, obtaining a high position in Tier 4.

Partner Mirosław Fiałek was distinguished as “Highly Regarded” in the field of M&A.

In the IFLR1000 2019 ranking, MFW Fiałek were awarded in the field of M&A practice.

Partner Mirosław Fiałek was distinguished as “Highly Regarded” in the field of M&A.

In the IFLR1000 2019 ranking, MFW Fiałek were awarded in the field of M&A practice.

Partner Mirosław Fiałek was distinguished as “Highly Regarded” in the field of M&A.

In the IFLR1000 2018 ranking, MFW Fiałek were awarded in the field of M&A practice.

Partner Mirosław Fiałek was distinguished as “Highly Regarded” in the field of M&A.

In the Mergermarket ranking – Global and Regional M&A Rankings – published in January 2025 and covering transactions completed in 2024, the MFW Fiałek law firm was ranked:

  • 6th in the “Poland rankings by deal count”
  • 19th in the “CEE ranking by deal count”

The ranking includes 16 transactions completed in 2024 involving MFW Fiałek.

In 2019, the Partner Mirosław Fiałek was classified as one of the most active lawyers in the field of M&A practice in the entire CEE region.

In the Legal 500 2025 ranking, MFW Fiałek was awarded in the field of Private Equity practice (Tier 3).

In the Legal 500 2024 ranking, MFW Fiałek was awarded in the field of Capital Markets practice.

In the Legal 500 2023 ranking, MFW Fiałek was awarded in the field of Capital Markets practice.

In the Legal 500 2019 ranking, MFW Fiałek was awarded in the field of Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice.

In the Legal 500 2018 ranking, MFW Fiałek was awarded in the field of Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice.

In the Legal 500 2017 ranking, MFW Fiałek was awarded in the field of Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice.

In the Legal 500 2016 ranking, MFW Fiałek was awarded in the field of Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice.

In 2018, MFW Fiałek were recognised as the best boutique law firm of the year, receiving an award at the CEE Mergers and Acquisitions Awards 2018.

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Practices
  1. 01. Mergers and acquisitions
  2. 02. Private equity, venture capital
  3. 03. Acquiring an investor
  4. 04. Family Foundation
  5. 05. Bonds issues
  6. 06. Due diligence
  7. 07. Real estate and investment process
  8. 08. Capital market transactions, share offers
  9. 09. Collateral administration
  10. 10. Investment funds
  11. 11. Regulatory advice
  12. 12. Corporate law
  13. 13. Restructuring
  14. 14. Obtaining finance
  15. 15. Dispute resolution
  16. 16. Competition law
  17. 17. Manager option programs
  18. 18. Labour law
  19. 19. Intellectual property
  20. 20. Personal data protection