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Mirosław Fiałek

Partner, Attorney-at-law

Mirosław has over twenty years of experience in providing businesses with legal advice on mergers and acquisitions as well as resolution and dispute resolution.

He specialises in advising private equity and venture capital funds in structuring and managing transactions, supervising due diligence projects, preparing and negotiating transaction documentation, and managing the negotiation process. He also provides support for the day-to-day operations of private equity and venture capital funds and their portfolio companies.

An expert in transactions, it’s his in-depth knowledge of transaction documentation and ability to negotiate that documentation effectively and efficiently that sets him apart.

Mirosław also has extensive experience in advising businesses that are looking for investment or looking to sell. His profound understanding of the private equity market and over twenty years of transaction experience have enabled him to successfully conduct numerous transactions on behalf of company founders.

He has participated in highly innovative transactions (acquisition of TP Emitel by Montagu Private Equity, acquisition of Onet by Ringer Axel Springer) as an advisor to the largest media and telecommunications companies in Poland.

He has also worked with most private equity funds operating in Poland and has extensive experience in post-transaction disputes and corporate restructuring.

Mirosław is a member of the Warsaw Bar Association of Attorneys at Law. He holds a postgraduate diploma in Intellectual Property Law from the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw as well as a law degree from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw.

Before founding MFW Fiałek, he worked with well-known law firms, including Allen & Overy, Gessel, Peter Nielsen & Partners.

Languages: Polish, English

Practices
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  1. 01. Private equity, venture capital
  2. 02. Mergers and acquisitions
  3. 03. Acquiring an investor
  4. 04. Due diligence
  5. 05. Manager option programs
  6. 06. Restructuring
  7. 07. Corporate law
  8. 08. Obtaining finance
  9. 09. Dispute resolution
  10. 10. Intellectual property
  11. 11. Competition law

Completed projects

  • Argus Capital

    Advising the investment fund on the sale of shares in GTX Hanex Plastic sp. z o.o.

  • Wydawnictwo Szkolne i Pedagogiczne

    Advice on acquiring the Profi Lingua language schools.

  • Fabryka Dywanów „Agnella” S.A.

    Advising shareholders selling the company to Brintons Carpets Limited, a subsidiary of The Carlyle Group – one of the world’s largest private equity funds.

  • TVN S.A.

    Advice on a strategic partnership between TVN and Ringer Axel Springer Media AG regarding Grupa Onet.pl S.A.

  • TVN S.A.

    Advice in connection with the merger of the private TV networks TVN and Canal+.

  • Enterprise Investors

    Advice on selling shares in Medycyna Rodzinna S.A.

  • Société Générale Asset Management Alternative Investments

    Advice on the acquisition of a controlling stake of Konsalnet S.A., an entity providing private security services.

  • Liberty Global and UPC

    Advice on the sale of the Aster cable network, one of the largest operators of integrated cable (TV, Internet, telephone) and wireless (mobile telephony) services in Poland, with funds managed by Mid Europa Partners LLP.

  • Innova Capital

    Advice on the acquisition of 70% of the shares in Marmite International S.A., a leading European producer of cast marble bathroom ceramics.

  • Innova Capital

    Advice on the takeover of Bakalland S.A.


Awards and rankings

As a Partner, Mirosław manages our mergers and acquisitions practice. This has been recognised in the rankings below.

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

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 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” 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 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 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 2023 ranking, MFW Fiałek were awarded in the field of Capital Markets practice.

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

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

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

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

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.

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