LSW

What LSW does

LSW (Leśnodorski and Partners sp.k.) is a Warsaw-headquartered full-service law firm founded in 1998, operating as a Polish limited partnership with 23 lawyers and approximately 27 total employees at Szara 10, Warsaw. The firm delivers legal and tax advisory across 14 service areas — including Corporate & M&A, Banking & Finance, Disputes, Antitrust & Competition, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, Intellectual Property, Tax, Restructuring & Insolvency, and White Collar Crime & Investigations — applied across 14 sector practices and a dedicated Innovation practice covering AI, blockchain, FinTech, cannabis, cloud, eSports, and energy storage.

Its client base spans enterprise corporations, private equity and venture capital funds, growth-stage startups, and listed companies, with visible mandates including the $245M Gilat Satellite Networks acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions, Warsaw Equity Group's growth investment in Xopero Software (over PLN 20M), V4C's acquisition of a majority stake in Elocity, the IS Dongseo acquisition of BTS Technology (approximately PLN 120M), the 4growth VC financing of Wealthon (PLN 32M), and the launch of the Zero linear satellite channel with Polsat Plus Group. The firm also operates the 'Niepoprawnik' media program on the Kanał Zero YouTube channel as a thought-leadership channel.

LSW generates revenue through traditional professional-services fee arrangements — billable hours, project fees, and multi-year retainers — with publicly undisclosed, matter-specific pricing negotiated by partners. It is privately held as a partnership with no parent company, no institutional investors, and no funding events on record; it recognized by Legal 500 (Tier 3 Real Estate, Tier 3 Restructuring, Tier 6 M&A) and Media Law International (Tier 3) in 2024.

Name

LSW

Legal name

LSW Leśnodorski and Partners sp.k.

Website

https://lsw.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LSW (Leśnodorski and Partners) is a Warsaw-based full-service Polish law firm founded in 1998, with 23 lawyers providing legal and tax advisory across corporate/M&A, disputes, regulatory, IP, and tax to enterprises, PE/VC funds, and growth companies in Poland and CEE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Other Legal Services (54119), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAAAI

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYFSAEAGAH

Cross-Border M&A Advisory

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/M&A Advisory & Corporate Finance

SECONDARYFSAEAAAN

Private Client/High-Net-Worth Advisory

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Investment Advisory & Financial Planning

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate M&A law
• Private equity advisory
• Tax advisory services
• Dispute resolution law

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services including corporate/M&A, disputes, regulatory compliance, tax advisory, real estate transactions, and specialized sector advice. Revenue generated through billable hours, project fees, and retainer arrangements for ongoing legal services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LSW is a Polish full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal and tax advisory services to businesses across 14 practice areas (Corporate & M&A, Banking & Finance, Disputes, Tax, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Antitrust & Competition, and others) and 14 sector specializations (Technology, Media, Life Sciences, Energy, Financial Services, etc.). The firm supports enterprise clients, PE/VC funds, and startups through the full investment lifecycle, including M&A transactions, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and cross-border advisory for multi-jurisdictional matters.

Product overview

LSW (Leśnodorski and Partners) is a Polish law firm established in 1998, offering comprehensive legal services through a multi-practice approach. The firm operates as a unified legal services platform with expertise across Corporate & M&A, Banking & Finance, Disputes, Real Estate, Tax, Labor & Employment, and specialized sector practices. LSW's innovation practice covers AI, Blockchain, FinTech, and other emerging technology areas. The firm also produces the 'Niepoprawnik' educational media program on YouTube. Services are delivered through 23 lawyers across offices in Warsaw.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LSW Legal Services Full-service Polish law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory across 14 practice areas including Corporate & M&A, Banking & Finance, Disputes, Antitrust & Competition, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, Intellectual Property, Tax, Real Estate, Labor & Employment, Public Procurement, Restructuring & Insolvency, White Collar Crime & Investigations, International Trade, and Private Wealth & Family Office.
• Agritech & Foodtech Advisory Legal and strategic advisory services for the Agritech and Foodtech sector, including regulatory compliance, licensing agreements, technology transfer, food safety, and EU funding support.
• Innovation Practice Services Legal advisory covering Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cloud Computing, FinTech & InsurTech, Games & eSports, Energy Storage, and Cannabis sectors.
• ESG Advisory Services Environmental, Social & Governance advisory services including ESG reporting compliance, sustainability strategy, and regulatory compliance for corporate clients.
• Energy Transition Advisory Legal advisory on energy transition matters, supporting clients navigating the shift to cleaner energy sources and related regulatory frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Advised on $245M Gilat Satellite Networks acquisition spanning Israel, USA, UK, Germany, and Poland
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Simmons & SimmonssupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational law firm advising on non-Polish jurisdictions in cross-border data center transactions. LSW provided Polish legal aspects while Simmons & Simmons handled other jurisdictions in Vantage EMEA investment transaction.
• Bryan Cave Leighton PaisnersupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational law firm collaboration on IS Dongseo acquisition of BTS Technology. LSW worked with BCLP on multi-jurisdictional transaction.
• LAB Partners (South Korea)supportingTechnology or IntegrationSouth Korean law firm collaborating with LSW on IS Dongseo BTS Technology acquisition.
• Kanał ZerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSW advised Kanał Zero on launch of its Zero linear satellite TV channel in partnership with Polsat Plus Group. This is a flagship project involving comprehensive legal support including corporate, transactional, regulatory, IP, and tax matters.
• Polsat Plus GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolsat Plus Group partnered with Kanał Zero to launch the Zero linear satellite TV channel. LSW provided legal advisory to Kanał Zero in this strategic collaboration.
• Naschitz Brandes Amir Co.supportingTechnology or IntegrationIsraeli law firm involved in $245M Gilat Satellite Networks acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions. LSW handled Polish aspects of multi-jurisdiction transaction.
• BCLP (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner)supportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational law firm involved in Gilat Satellite Networks/Stellar Blu acquisition transaction alongside LSW for Polish aspects.
• Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPsupportingTechnology or IntegrationUS law firm involved in Gilat Satellite Networks/Stellar Blu multi-jurisdiction acquisition.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Linklaters (Warsaw): Magic Circle law firm with established Warsaw office advising on complex M&A, capital markets, and corporate matters. Comparable in handling high-end cross-border M&A involving Polish aspects.
• CMS (Warsaw): Major international law firm with Warsaw office offering corporate, M&A, and regulatory advisory. Comparable as broader incumbent serving multinational clients requiring Polish legal input on cross-border transactions.
• Baker McKenzie (Warsaw): Global law firm with Warsaw office providing comprehensive legal services including M&A, corporate, and tax advisory. Comparable broad incumbent serving enterprise clients with Polish operations or cross-border activity.
• Gide Loyrette Nouel (Warsaw): International law firm with Warsaw office focused on corporate, M&A, and project finance. Comparable in serving cross-border M&A clients with Polish components and similar regulatory expertise.
• Dentons (Warsaw): Global law giant with substantial Warsaw office providing full-service legal advice including M&A, banking, and corporate matters. Competes with LSW on larger M&A mandates and serves similar enterprise clients with multi-jurisdictional needs.
• Clifford Chance (Warsaw): Magic Circle firm with Warsaw office specializing in complex international M&A, finance, and corporate transactions. Comparable as broad incumbent competing for premium Polish M&A mandates.
• DLA Piper (Warsaw): Global law firm with Warsaw office providing full-service legal advice across corporate, M&A, and technology sectors. Comparable as broad incumbent in the same Polish legal services market with similar cross-border deal capabilities.

Direct peers

• Kinstellar: CEE-focused law firm with offices across Central Europe including Warsaw, specializing in M&A, corporate, and commercial law. Comparable in regional positioning and serving similar cross-border clients with Polish elements.
• Schoenherr (Poland): Austrian-headquartered law firm with strong CEE presence including Warsaw office, providing corporate, M&A, and regulatory advice. Directly comparable for cross-border M&A involving Polish elements, frequently working alongside or competing with LSW on CEE transactions.
• Wardyński & Partners: One of the largest Polish law firms headquartered in Warsaw, providing full-service legal advice including M&A, corporate, and dispute resolution. Directly comparable as a top-tier domestic Polish firm competing for the same enterprise and PE/VC clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LSW.Law.Firm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kancelaria-lsw

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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