Chabasiewicz Kowalska and Partners

What Chabasiewicz Kowalska and Partners does

Chabasiewicz Kowalska and Partners, operating commercially as CK LEGAL, is a Polish boutique law firm founded in 2010 by Wojciech Chabasiewicz and Agata Kowalska and structured as CK LEGAL Chabasiewicz Kowalska i Wspólnicy Spółka Komandytowo-Akcyjna, a Polish limited partnership-stock company headquartered in Kraków (ul. Kołowa 8) with a second office opened in Warsaw (ul. Szpitalna 8A) in May 2026. The firm is led by eight named professionals, including founding partners Chabasiewicz and Kowalska, Head of Corporate Arkadiusz Krokowski, and IP/TMT Department Head Ewa Helena Kamińska, alongside associates and ESG specialists. It serves three primary client segments: companies listed or seeking listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (authorized advisor on the NewConnect equity and Catalyst debt markets), private equity and venture capital funds and their portfolio companies, and technology startups from seed stage through cross-border expansion. Named mandates include Selvita S.A. (long-standing biotech M&A and capital markets relationship), Summa Linguae Technologies S.A. (IPO and international M&A), Celon Pharma (corporate reorganization), Cognor Holding S.A. (convertible bond restructuring), Liftero S.A. (NewConnect IPO, 17.5 million PLN raised), Łatweauto.pl Group (cross-border acquisition), Feyenally (Delaware flip with Pillsbury), and Airly (formation and seed financing).

The firm's offering is organized into four pillars — Capital Markets, M&A and Investments, Business Support, and New Technologies — with add-on practices in ESG and sustainable development, RODO/GDPR data protection, IP, labor law, manager rights, restructuring and bankruptcy, dispute resolution, and commercial contract drafting. A specialized Delaware flip advisory line targets European startups moving into US holding structures involving public-fund investors (PFR Ventures, NCBR, BGK). Distribution is entirely direct, led by named partners with senior-client engagement, supplemented by inbound referrals from international law firms (notably Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman), Polish brokerages (Trigon Dom Maklerski), audit firms (UHY Poland), and M&A advisors (Enterium). Thought leadership is centered on Wojciech Chabasiewicz's blog pravainvestora.pl and reinforced by six 2026 Rzeczpospolita Law Firm Rankings category recognitions and a ninth consecutive Polska Mapa FinTechu listing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the firm operates on professional-services fees for advisory mandates.

Name

Chabasiewicz Kowalska and Partners

Legal name

CK LEGAL Chabasiewicz Kowalska i Wspólnicy Spółka Komandytowo-Akcyjna

Website

https://ck-legal.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CK LEGAL (Chabasiewicz Kowalska and Partners) is a Polish boutique law firm founded in 2010, headquartered in Kraków with a Warsaw office, advising Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed companies, PE/VC funds, and technology startups on capital markets, M&A, ESG compliance, and emerging-technology regulatory matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Capital markets law
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate law
• Intellectual property law

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal advisory services: Professional legal services for businesses including capital markets, M&A, corporate law, ESG compliance, IP protection, labor law, and dispute resolution.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CK LEGAL is a specialized Polish law firm (operating as CK LEGAL Chabasiewicz Kowalska i Wspólnicy S.K.A.) that provides professional legal advisory services to businesses across capital markets, M&A transactions, corporate law, ESG compliance, intellectual property protection, labor law, dispute resolution, and commercial contracts. The firm is an Authorized Advisor on the Warsaw Stock Exchange markets (NewConnect and Catalyst) and advises on complex, non-standard transactions including Delaware flips, IPOs, and corporate restructurings.

Product overview

CK LEGAL (Chabasiewicz Kowalska i Partnerzy) is a full-service Polish law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory to businesses. The firm operates as a unified practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, organized into four main service pillars: Capital Markets (rynek kapitałowy), M&A and Investments (transakcje i inwestycje), Business Support (obsługa biznesu), and New Technologies (nowe technologie). Within these pillars, the firm offers specialized services including ESG advisory, intellectual property protection, data protection (RODO), labor law, corporate law, dispute resolution, restructuring and bankruptcy, and commercial contract drafting. The firm is an Authorized Advisor for Warsaw Stock Exchange markets including NewConnect and Catalyst. Notable specialized offerings include Delaware flip transaction advisory for startups and ESG compliance support aligned with EU regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Capital Markets (Rynek kapitałowy) Legal advisory on capital markets, securities law, and stock exchange regulations including IPO support, bond issuance, and listing on Warsaw Stock Exchange markets (NewConnect, Catalyst). The firm holds Authorized Advisor status on these markets.
• M&A and Investments (Transakcje i inwestycje) M&A advisory, investment agreements, due diligence, and venture capital/private equity transaction support for domestic and international deals, including share-for-share exchanges and ESOP programs.
• Business Support (Obsługa biznesu) Comprehensive business legal support including corporate governance, corporate restructuring, succession planning, labor law, family foundations, and ongoing corporate servicing for businesses.
• New Technologies (Nowe technologie) Legal advisory on technology law, AI Act compliance, data protection (RODO/GDPR), and cybersecurity regulations for technology companies and startups.
• Data Protection (RODO) Services GDPR/RODO compliance advisory including audits, documentation preparation, employee training, and representation before data protection authorities.
• Intellectual Property Protection IP advisory including licensing agreements, trademark registration, patent protection, and IP due diligence for M&A transactions.
• ESG and Sustainable Development ESG reporting compliance advisory, double materiality analysis, gap analysis, corrective action plans, and sustainable development strategy support aligned with CSRD regulations.
• Restructuring and Bankruptcy Debt restructuring concepts, distressed asset acquisitions, judicial and out-of-court restructuring proceedings, and creditor representation.
• Dispute Resolution Litigation and arbitration representation before civil courts, Supreme Court, administrative courts, KNF, UOKIK, URE, including pre-litigation analysis and settlement negotiations.
• Delaware Flip Transaction Advisory Cross-border restructuring advisory for European startups moving to US holding structures, including share-for-share exchanges and SAFE instrument conversions involving public funds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Liftero S.A. IPO: 17.5 million PLN raised, demand exceeded supply 20x, first space-tech on NewConnect
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw PittmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational law firm engaged for the Feyenally Delaware flip transaction, working alongside CK LEGAL on the share-for-share exchange structure. This partnership demonstrates CK LEGAL's ability to handle cross-border transactions with leading international firms.
• UHY PolandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudit firm providing comprehensive audit services, ESG strategy and reporting, bookkeeping, and tax advisory. CK LEGAL refers clients requiring these services and collaborates on joint client engagements.
• EnteriumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransaction advisory firm specializing in M&A, company sales, and financing. Works with CK LEGAL on deal structuring, valuation, financial modeling, investor search, and negotiations.
• Business Model ShapingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness consulting firm supporting leaders in designing, implementing and sustaining organizational change. Collaborates with CK LEGAL to provide holistic business advisory services.
• Women in Law FoundationminorOthersFoundation integrating the legal community, promoting knowledge exchange and best practices among female lawyers, students, and young professionals. Agata Kowalska collaborates with the foundation as part of CK LEGAL's diversity and professional development initiatives.
• European Law Students' Association (ELSA)minorOthersLargest non-profit association of law and administration students and graduates in Europe. CK LEGAL collaborates with ELSA on student programs and educational initiatives.
• Izba Gospodarki Elektronicznej (Polish E-Commerce Chamber)minorOthersPolish e-commerce industry association. CK LEGAL team member Magdalena Golonka serves as legislative coordinator for sustainable development at the chamber. CK LEGAL provides legal support and thought leadership to chamber members.
• Stowarzyszenie Piękne AniołyminorOthersCharitable association supporting children and youth. CK LEGAL runs annual Christmas charity initiatives and pro bono projects with this organization.
• Towarzystwo Zachęty Sztuk PięknychminorOthersOne of the most important organizations supporting art and culture development in Poland. CK LEGAL provides ongoing pro bono legal support to the institution.
• Fundacja Opieka i TroskaminorOthersFoundation supporting children, youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and those in mental health crisis. CK LEGAL supported the STUDIO Sycowska project initiated by this foundation.
• ICC Poland (International Chamber of Commerce)minorOthersInternational Chamber of Commerce in Poland. CK LEGAL participated in ICC Poland Charity Christmas Dinner 2025 which raised funds for the Piękne Anioły Association's STUDIO Sycowska project.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• dzialaJLLaw / Gessel: Polish boutique firm specializing in M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions. Comparable to CK LEGAL as a peer-sized Polish transactional boutique serving growth-stage and PE clients.
• Wardyński & Partners: Established Polish full-service firm regularly featured in Rzeczpospolita rankings with strong M&A, capital markets, and TMT practices. Directly comparable in size segment, geography, and client mix.
• Rymarz Zdort: One of Poland's leading full-service law firms with strong capital markets and M&A practices serving WSE-listed companies. Directly comparable to CK LEGAL in target market (Polish listed and pre-IPO companies) and core service mix (M&A, equity capital markets, corporate).
• Wierzbowski Eversheds Sutherland: Polish arm of the international Eversheds Sutherland network with mid-market M&A and capital markets offerings. Comparable to CK LEGAL in targeting Polish growth-stage and listed mid-cap clients, with international network support.
• Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak: Top-tier Polish law firm with premier M&A, capital markets, and corporate practices, and a Podatkowy/Audytowy specialism. Same Polish legal market, same core clientele (WSE issuers, PE/VC funds), and overlapping service pillars as CK LEGAL.
• Traple Konarski Podrecki & Wspólnicy: Polish law firm with strong regulatory, capital markets, and new-technology practices, often cited in Rzeczpospolita rankings. Directly comparable in niche regime work (KNF, UOKIK) and TMT/capital markets coverage.

Broad incumbents

• DLA Piper Warsaw: Global law firm with a substantial Warsaw office serving Polish and international clients on M&A, capital markets, and TMT. Competes with CK LEGAL on cross-border Polish deals and represents the international-firm competitive pressure.
• Schoenherr Poland: Austrian-headquartered firm with a strong Warsaw presence focused on CEE M&A, capital markets, and corporate. Comparable to CK LEGAL on Polish and cross-border CEE transactions, but with significantly larger scale.
• Wolf Theiss Poland: Central European firm with a Warsaw office covering M&A, capital markets, and regulatory matters. Mirrors CK LEGAL's Polish market focus while offering broader CEE reach.
• KPMG Law (DLA Piper Góralski) – Poland: Big Four legal practice in Poland covering M&A, corporate, capital markets, and ESG compliance. Broader portfolio than CK LEGAL but competes for the same Polish mid-market M&A and governance mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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