GESSEL is one of the leading law firms in the Polish market. It offers integrated legal services covering all fields and areas of specialisation in law. Thanks to its excellent knowledge of the legal and market environment, the firm has earned high recognition as an expert in the area of mergers and acquisitions, in particular in private equity and venture capital transactions, in the area of equity markets law, competition law and companies law. Analysts, based on their own survey, client feedback and assessments of Polish and international lawyers, have given GESSEL high ratings for years (Rzeczpospolita, FORBES, Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Practical Law Company, IFLR 1000). GESSEL has played a significant role in the transformation of the Polish economy, its development and in building goodwill for business operating in the Polish market. Our clients include among others, investment funds, listed companies including WIG20 companies, companies preparing for IPOs and representing respective market sectors. GESSEL has carried out long-term CSR activities. It provides free of charge legal services to industry associations and non-governmental organisations. It is involved in activities lending support to the development of culture, including legal support for artistic communities. The firm is co-founder and the main donator of the GESSEL Foundation established in 1996 in order to promote contemporary Polish art and support young artists.