Addleshaw Goddard has entered the Polish market via an agreement with Linklaters to transfer the former's Warsaw office.
The office will be led by Managing Partners Janusz Dzianachowski and Marcin Schulz, who were at the helm of Linklaters Warsaw as well.
According to Addleshaw Goddard, this addition – agreed with Linklaters and its Warsaw partners –reinforces the firm's "commitment to supporting the growing demands of its clients in Central and Eastern Europe and bolsters its presence in key global markets. The new Warsaw office will serve as a regional hub, enabling the firm to deliver enhanced legal expertise and tailored services to clients across Poland, the CEE region, and Turkey." The transaction is anticipated to be completed on April 30, 2025, subject to both Addleshaw Goddard and Linklaters Partner votes.
"We are delighted that the Warsaw office of Linklaters has agreed to join Addleshaw Goddard," said Addleshaw Goddard Managing Partner Andrew Johnston. "It is an important and exciting milestone in our international expansion journey. Warsaw is a vital economic and business hub in Central Europe, and this expansion allows us to better meet the needs of our clients, who are increasingly seeking support across borders in this dynamic region."
“We are very pleased that our Warsaw team will be transferring to Addleshaw Goddard where they will have the scope to continue to develop and deliver for clients as part of a firm for which Poland is a growth opportunity," commented Linklaters Firmwide Managing Partner Paul Lewis. "We are grateful for the team’s contribution to Linklaters over many years and look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.”
Linklaters will continue to operate its Warsaw-based Linklaters Service Delivery Centre which supports the firm’s operations globally.
