Showcasing ‘adaptability and in-depth knowledge’, the team at A&O Shearman remains a leader in the marketplace, providing a comprehensive advisory service to developers and financial institutions on a diverse spectrum of domestic and cross-border real estate financing matters. The group's robust offering covers acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, real estate development, construction and leasing projects. The team is headed by Michał Matera, who specialises in real estate aspects of financing, restructuring and insolvency projects.

Coordinating with its tax and finance departments, the experienced team at CMS takes a multidisciplinary approach to its real estate offering, assisting a robust client roster of real estate investors, insurance companies and developers throughout the entire project lifecycle, from structuring transactions to acquisitions and asset development to dispute management and litigation. The group is led by Agata Jurek-Zbrojska, a specialist in forward funding acquisition agreements and the implementation of development projects. Małgorzata Madej-Balcerowska is also a key contact.

Bolstered by its January 2025 merger with REON Legal, CRIDO leverages the bench strength of its real estate team to advise on the facilitation of the development, acquisitions and investments, and due diligence and related tax matters, across the office, retail and logistics asset classes, in addition to such emerging areas as private rentals, student housing and data centres. Key figures include Tomasz Artaszewicz-Zawisza, who brings expertise in construction law, guiding clients through the entire process of their investments; and Maciej Gorgol and Bartosz Ostrowski, who joined from Reon. Former team leader Jakub Ziółek departed in January 2025.

‘Adept at handling cross-border transactions', the real estate team at Dentons assists real estate investors, developers and asset managers within the domestic and international landscape, advising on transactions across a diverse range of assets, including offices, residential complexes and retail spaces. The practice is led by Bartłomiej Kordeczka, who draws on substantial experience managing and supervising investment projects; Monika Sitowicz, who leads on acquisitions and sales, with a portfolio spanning domestic and Central Eastern Europe projects; and Piotr Szafarz, a specialist in negotiating portfolio transactions.

The experienced team at DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k. advises high-profile domestic and international financial institutions, asset management companies and manufacturers, on transactions and projects across a variety of asset classes, including office, retail, logistics and warehouses. The practice's full offering covers domestic and cross-border portfolio transactions, development projects and property finance matters within the private rented sector. Michał Pietuszko leads the department, specialising in commercial leases, asset management and logistics matters. Agnieszka Lehwark is a key contact.

With the recent addition of Anna Kokeli, the real estate team at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k continues to cement its reputation as a ‘go-to’ in the Polish market for international investors, developers and financial institutions. The firm's robust offering covers advisory matters ranging from acquisitions to developments, while also providing tenant and landlord representation in contentious matters. The practice has also developed specialised teams focusing on new trending real estate infrastructure, including data centres. Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoch leads the team, utilising experience in transactions across all asset classes.

The real estate team at Linklaters brings expertise to handling high-value transactions across all asset classes, including logistics, retail, offices and student accommodation. Advising a robust client roster of domestic and international investors, developers and financial institutions, the team is well-regarded for its work in transaction-based mandates, including portfolio sales and investments. The team is led by Artur Kulawski, who assists with the negotiation, structuring and implementation of real estate joint ventures; and Janusz Dzianachowski, who advises on acquisitions and disposals, and development-related agreements.

Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. assists a diverse range of clients ranging from investors to developers. Recognised for its ‘excellent commercial knowledge’, the team regularly advises on real estate transactions, including joint ventures, and share and asset transactions. The team’s development expertise spans all asset classes (warehouses, offices and retail). Weronika Guerquin-Koryzma leads the practice, drawing on extensive experience in real estate M&A transactions across Poland and Central Eastern Europe. Justyna Glinka is also a key contact.

Advising a robust client base of banks and developers, the real estate team at Clifford Chance, Janicka, Kruzewski, Stosio i wspólnicy spólka komandytowa is well-regarded for its domestic and cross-border transactional work, assisting with real estate investments and financing strategies for large-scale projects. The team also excels in development, overseeing a wide range of management agreements. Daniel Kopania leads the team, managing matters concerning all asset classes including warehouse, residential and mixed-use. Maciej Bocheński specialises in real estate finance, and assists lenders and institutional investors with cross-border transactions.

The team at DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k continues to lead on real-estate transactions, providing multidisciplinary advice relating to structuring and financing in collaboration with its tax department. The team has substantial expertise in handling acquisitions, disposals and redevelopments of projects, as well as any necessary dispute resolution or litigation. The team is led by Joanna Wojnarowska, who advises clients on the transactions and investments for a range of real estate classes such as office, residential and logistics.

Gide Loyrette Nouel assists developers and investors across the entire life cycle of real estate projects, managing due diligence, negotiation and implementation. The firm’s robust offering covers residential, offices, retail and hospitality matters, with the team advising on regulatory compliance and such transaction-based mandates as share deals and joint ventures. The team is headed by Błażej Czwarnok, a specialist in investment processes and administrative court proceedings.

Penteris leverages the bench strength of its team to provide a comprehensive service for development, asset management and transactional matters, across all property classes, including leisure facilities, retail outlets and student accommodation. The team is led by Andrzej Tokaj, who brings expertise to complex real estate projects and transactions in the office, retail and warehouse areas. Another name to note is Ewa Olszewska, who advises local and international clients on due diligence audits and asset management issues.

The team at Rymarz Zdort Maruta specialise in real estate M&A, and bring strength to joint ventures and asset management across a diverse range of asset classes, notably, self-storage, student accommodation and logistics. The team also concerns itself with lease-related matters, and fit-out works, providing a more holistic real estate outfit. Dubbed a ‘great lawyer with great know-how and experience', Piotr Fedorowicz advises domestic and international clients within the commercial property sector, focusing on office, warehouse and retail projects. Karolina Bakowska is also a key contact.

The real estate and construction team at Wolf Theiss specialises in handling real estate transactions such as M&A, joint ventures and forward purchases with a client roster of institutional investors and developers, predominantly operating in the logistics and retail sectors. However, the team has recently expanded its horizons to encompass emerging market demand in such areas as the private rented sector, build-to-rent and co-living accommodation. Tomasz Stasiak leads the team, providing advice on cross-border sale transactions, while Iwona Huryn specialises in handling asset deals in the retail and office sectors.

act BSWW legal & tax handles a full range of real estate projects, concerning commercial and office developments in particular, but also those concerning other asset classes such as residential and leisure. The team assists clients at all stages of a project lifecycle from due diligence to financing and acquisition. The team is led by Marek Wojnar, a specialist in a vast array of real estate transactions and investment projects; and Michał Wielhorski, who advises on corporate transactions of real estate assets.

B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba specialises in handling matters concerning the logistics asset class – being regularly instructed by developers on land acquisitions for logistics projects, most notably, on long-term warehouse leases. The team had recent success in advising on several sales in the short-term lease market sector, bolstering its lease-related expertise. Andrzej Zając leads the team, with a focus on warehouse portfolios, though able to provide comprehensive advice on a variety of real estate transactions.

With the addition of Grazyna Kuzma, the team at Baker Tilly Legal Poland has shown particular aptitude within the logistics sector, working across acquisitions, negotiations and contract preparation. Regularly instructed by investment funds, developers and property management companies, the team advises on other asset classes such as offices, hotels and industrial spaces. The team is led by Katarzyna Koszel-Zawadka, who has substantial experience across a manner of real estate transactions, and Piotr Łaska, who advises on property investments.

The real estate team at Bakowski Law Firm provides an advisory offering that encompasses acquisitions, joint ventures and due dilligence to domestic and international clients predominantly operating within the financial landscape. Outside of providing advice, the team is also capable of representing clients in disputes and settlements, with parties ranging from tenants to contractors. The team is led by Igor Bąkowski , who advises on real estate investment, development processes and complex lease agreements; and Maciej Ligier, who is adept at handling litigation and disputes.

The team at DLP Duch Lisicki & Partners uses a multidisciplinary approach to assist clients with their real estate transactions, leveraging its tax and finance departments. Working across a diverse range of asset classes including retail, offices and residential, the team has substantial experience advising on both property financing and agreements. The team is led by Artur Lisicki, who represents clients before the relevant authorities in matters concerning the property development process, and Maciej Duch, who handles acquisitions and sales of multiple asset classes.

The team at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka advises clients on all aspects of real estate transactions, most notably on acquisitions and sales, leases and the development of projects. Frequently collaborating with international buyers, the team is well-versed in structuring financing and agreements for clients unfamiliar with the Polish real estate market. Leading the team, Lech Żyżylewski has copious experience handling issues relating to financing and investment projects as well as real estate transactions.

Most prominent in real estate transactions, the team at JDP Drapala & Partners handles joint ventures, lease agreements and due diligence across a variety of asset classes – most notably warehouses and offices. The team frequently collaborates with the litigation department, providing strategic advice to avoid disputes, or to prepare clients, in cases it cannot be avoided. Advising a range of clients, particularly commercial developers, the team is led by Maciej Chrzan, whose long-standing sector expertise allows for a wide range of capabilities spanning real estate transactions and development projects.

With an innovative year in the market, the real estate team at Kochanski & Partners has broadened its horizons to green buildings and green leases, alongside its usual comprehensive advisory service ranging from project development, leasing and transactions. The team advises buyers, sellers and developers, across a range of asset classes including office, retail and multi-residential. Leading the department is Paweł Cholewiński, who provides strategic advice in relation to transactional structures as they pertain to property types such as shopping malls, logistic centres and office buildings.

The real estate team at LSW Bieńkowski, Laskowski, Leśnodorski, Melzacki and Partners sp.k. handles a wide range of real estate matters across various asset classes, from commercial property and hospitality to residential investments. The practice also offers assistance in more niche areas, such as the private rental sector and student accommodation. The team is led by Krzysztof Marzyński, who focuses his practice on real estate M&As concerning commercial property types, as well as project development and asset management; and Marcin Włodarski, who assists with issues such as zoning, permits and property titles.

With a client roster consisting of investors, developers and financing institutions, the team at SKJB Szybkowski Kuźma Jeleń Brzoza-Ostrowska Spółka komandytowa works on real estate transactions, property development and property finance. The team regularly handles matters across such asset classes such as logistics, leisure and offices, with a recent shift towards data centres. The team is jointly led by Wojciech Szybkowski and Agnieszka Kuzma, who advise on real estate transactions, focusing on property sales and acquisitions; Anna Jelen, who specialises in advising on insurance-related matters and Anna Brzoza-Ostrowska, who works on due diligence and asset management.

The team at Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak handles a vast array of real estate transactions, from acquisitions to divestments and leasing, across asset classes such as offices, logistics and residential, with more recent work including data centres. Outside of its advisory service, the team is well-versed in property disputes, including cases concerning the reclamation of property and co-ownership. Leading the department is Radosław Waszkiewicz, who specialises in commercial and industrial real estate, handling a vast array of transaction-based mandates.

Advising both domestic and international entities, the team at SSW provides a comprehensive advisory offering across real estate investment, project financing and sales and acquisitions. The team also offers support via negotiating and drafting a variety of agreements, including joint-ventures, development management and contracts with general contractors. With a broad overview of this practice area, the team is well-versed in any M&A and tax issues affecting its clients. Jointly leading the department, Andrzej Włoch handles real estate transactions advising on the developments, sales and purchases, while Robert Wodzyński focuses on logistics, retail and residential projects.

Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach to real estate transactions with the help of other supporting departments such as tax and finance, the real estate team at Wardynski & Partners works on real estate transactions. With a client portfolio consisting of property owners and managers, investment funds and developers, the team is well-regarded for its handling of asset classes ranging across offices and warehouses. Co-leading the team is Michał Gliński, who handles judicial proceedings in this area, and Michał Wons, who specialises in real estate investment.

With the recent new additions to the practice, the real estate team at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. focuses its practice on delivering a comprehensive advisory service to its international and domestic client base. The team works across a variety of asset classes, most notably logistics and warehouses. The team is led by newcomer Jacek Jezierski, who specialises in real estate transactions and Maciej Zalewski, who handles projects across asset categories such as logistics, offices and residential properties.

Well-known for its work on lease agreements, the team at WKB Lawyers also shows aptitude across a variety of  such real estate matters as acquisitions, disposals and finance structuring. Outside of its advisory offering, the team also handles court matters, representing clients before the civil and administrative courts in real estate matters, especially those relating to permits. Anna Wyrzykowska leads the team, with substantial experience in assisting clients in property purchases,  lease management and development projects.

Well-known for advising on acquisitions and sales, the team at Andrzej Lulka i Wspólnicy Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. works across real estate transactions and agreements, focusing on logistics and residential assets. Led by Andrzej Lulka, the team is capable of advising on the regulatory and administrative aspects of transactions and projects.

With a predominantly foreign client base, the team at BSJP bnt Brockhuis Jurczak Prusak Sroka Nilsson Zamorska Sp.k. is well-placed to tackle the full scope of real estate transactions, across various different countries, with its work on logistics being particularly well-regarded. The team is led by Jörn Brockhuis, Jarosław Sroka and Katarzyna Domańska-Mołdawa, who share capabilities across real estate finance and projects.

Boasting a client roster consisting of domestic and international investors, the team at Eversheds Sutherland Poland handles a range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sale and leasebacks and development. Recent work for the team has involved asset classes such as warehouses and data centres. Michał Smolny leads the team and is well-regarded for handling real estate investment.

The team at EY Law displays a multidisciplinary approach to real estate finance, by collaborating with its tax and finance teams to handle transactions efficiently. Leading the team in supporting its international client base, Magdalena Kasiarz specialises in conducting M&A transactions and finance restructuring.

Assisting clients with a skilled approach to asset management, the team at LegalKraft works on real estate transactions, financing and development, across a breadth of asset classes, such as office and warehouses. Leading the team is Dawid Demianiuk, who works across a range of issues concerning real estate projects.

The team at Olesinski & Wspolnicy handles a variety of real estate projects in sectors such as industrial, warehouses and office spaces. On the transaction side, the team handles acquisitions, sales and commercialisation of assets. The team is led by Filip Mroczkowski and Maciej Krol, who both specialise in development investment, supporting investors and contractors alike.

Porwisz and Partners advises a diverse range of clients on property development, investment and project management. The team’s offering consists of an advisory service concerning such matters as joint ventures and acquisitions, while also providing assistance in litigation and disputes. The team is led by Lucyna Dygas and Roman Porwisz, with both displaying significant expertise in real estate investment and development.

The real estate team at Schoenherr Halwa Okoń Chyb sp.k advises clients on matters such as property development, financing and acquisitions, notably carrying out this work across the warehouse and logistics sectors. Led by Katarzyna Sulimierska, who specialises in sales and acquisitions, the team has recently added Grzegorz Filipowicz to its ranks.

The real estate practice at Smolarek, Rogala, Caban - Adwokaci i Radcowie Prawni Sp. p. is jointly led by Monika Smolarek, who handles financing structures; Marcin Rogala, who has a vast amount of experience handling sales of various property classes; and Łukasz Caban, who features heavily in the team’s work on agreements. The practice is known for its commercial real estate advice.

The real estate team at Wiewiórski Legal focuses its practice on agreements, most notably, lease agreements on various asset classes, including offices and co-working spaces. Leading the team is Marcin Wojtasik, who handles matters such as due diligence across a variety of development projects and negotiations with various entities, such as contractors.