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MFW Fiałek offers comprehensive advisory services related to establishing and operating of a Family Foundation. Our practice in this area encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at ensuring legal optimisation throughout creating and operating a Family Foundation.

Our lawyers provide support at every stage of establishing a Family Foundation, including:

  • reviewing the ownership-equity structure of the Company (a group of companies) to carry out the reorganisation with the participation of the Family Foundation;
  • determining the legal and tax effects (in cooperation with a firm of tax advisors) of the reorganisation the Company (a group of companies) using the Family Foundation;
  • drafting the documents necessary to establish a Family Foundation with the prior analysis of the legal and business needs of the future founders and beneficiaries of the Family Foundation;
  • proceeding with the establishment of the Family Foundation before the registration court;
  • drafting the documents concerning the transfer of the title to the shares or other assets to the Family Foundation and its completion;
  • drafting the additional transaction documents taking into account the specific nature of the sale/purchase of the shares by the Family Foundation (if the scope of our services includes transactional advice).

Once the Family Foundation is established, we also offer support as regards its operation, providing comprehensive legal services. Our services include assistance in implementing the corporate mechanisms for the operation of the Family Foundation and coordinating support in the area of accounting-bookkeeping services tailored to the individual needs of our clients.

Completed projects

  • Company from the FMCG sector

    Comprehensive services for the establishment and registration of a family foundation and the execution of a transaction to sell shares in the company.

  • Company from the healthcare sector

    Comprehensive services for the establishment and registration of a family foundation and the execution of transactions to acquire shares in companies within the industry.

  • Company from the waste management sector

    Comprehensive services for the establishment and registration of a family foundation and the execution of a transaction to sell shares in the company.

  • International technology leader

    Comprehensive services for the establishment and registration of a family foundation and the execution of a transaction to acquire shares in a Polish company in the new technologies sector.

  • Law firm’s client

    Comprehensive assistance in the establishment and registration of a family foundation

  • Law firm’s client

    Comprehensive assistance in the establishment and registration of a family foundation.

Team
  1. Mirosław Fiałek Partner
    Attorney-at-law
  2. Natan Fischer Associate
  3. Maciej Kiraga Associate
    Attorney
  4. Bartosz Romanowski Associate
    Attorney-at-law
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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
  • Mergermarket
  • CEE Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Chambers Global
  • Rzeczpospolita
  • The Lawyer European Awards
  • PSIK

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 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 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 Mergermarket ranking – Global and Regional M&A Rankings – published in April 2025 and covering transactions completed in 1Q 2025, the MFW Fiałek law firm was ranked:

  • 1th in the “Poland rankings by deal count”
  • 8th in the “CEE ranking by deal count”

The ranking includes 6 transactions completed in 1Q 2025 involving MFW Fiałek.

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 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.

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.

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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