Share offers

MFW’s lawyers have unique expertise and extensive experience in advising on the matters related to trading in securities and other financial instruments.

Our expertise and experience include, among others:

  • structuring transactions, including the first-ever ones on the Polish capital market,
  • preparing and carrying out private placements and public offerings of securities, including initial public offerings (IPOs), with the admission of these securities to trading and procuring the dual listings,
  • conducting the due diligence reviews of the issuers to identify the areas that may need to be brought into compliance with the applicable laws and regulations before the listing or public offering of the shares,
  • drafting prospectuses, information memoranda and other offering documents,
  • drafting and negotiating the agreements related to share offers, issue placement agreements and underwriting agreements,
  • advising the issuers on fulfilling their disclosure obligations (preparing the company to performing its disclosure obligations as well as ongoing cooperation in this respect), including drafting the internal regulations and providing ongoing advice in this respect,
  • providing comprehensive advice regarding the issuer’s status as a public company (listed company), including on inside information reporting; and
  • advising on corporate governance, including drafting and updating the internal regulations and providing ongoing support in this respect.

Awards and rankings

The highest quality of services provided by the lawyers of the capital markets team has been repeatedly appreciated by professional publications and rankings as well as industry organizations.

  • IFLR1000
  • Legal 500
  • Chambers Europe
  • PSIK
  • MergerMarket
  • CEE Mergers and Acquisitions

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 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 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.”

The Private Equity practice, led by Partner Miroslaw Fiałek, is a finalist in the “legal advisor” category of the PSIK Awards competition, organised by the Polish Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. The law firm is 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” 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 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 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.

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2012
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  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
Practices
  1. 01. Mergers and acquisitions
  2. 02. Private equity, venture capital
  3. 03. Acquiring an investor
  4. 04. Share offers
  5. 05. Bonds issues
  6. 06. Due diligence
  7. 07. Real estate and investment process
  8. 08. Acquisitions, capital market transactions
  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