WARSAW – 26 February 2025
Rafał Baranowski, Partner and Co-Head of the M&A and Private Equity Practices in the Warsaw Office of Greenberg Traurig has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Greenberg Traurig Global Corporate Practice.
Rafał Baranowski joins fellow Shareholders who serve as Co-Chairs of the Global Corporate Practice across Greenberg Traurig: Ejim Achi (New York), Fiona Adams (London), Mark Kelson (Los Angeles), Bruce March (Fort Lauderdale) and Daniella Silberstein (Miami). Partner Alan Annex (Miami) is the Senior Chair of the Global Corporate Practice.
"Rafał’s appointment is a clear reflection of his proven leadership and the outstanding results he has consistently delivers for our Clients and Greenberg Traurig. We are proud to see him take on this new global role, which also underlines the importance and capabilities of our Warsaw office within the firm,” said Lejb Fogelman, Senior Partner of the Warsaw office of Greenberg Traurig.
"I extend my sincere congratulations to Rafał on this well-deserved promotion. His impressive track record in complex M&A and private equity deals, combined with his collaborative style, will strengthen our Global Corporate Practice. We look forward to the growth and success he will spark for our clients and for Greenberg Traurig overall,” added Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoch, Managing Partner of the Warsaw office of Greenberg Traurig.
“I am truly honored to join my esteemed colleagues—Alan, Ejim, Fiona, Mark, Bruce, and Daniella—as one of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Corporate Practice Co-Chairs. It’s a privilege to help steer the firm’s transactional work on a global scale, supported by a team of exceptional lawyers from around the world. I am thankful to Lejb and Jola for their continuous support, and to our Executive Chairman, Richard Rosenbaum, for his trust and this exciting opportunity. I look forward to building on our strong foundations, offering fresh, innovative solutions to our clients, and driving further success for Greenberg Traurig,” said Rafał Baranowski, Partner and Co-Chair of the Global Corporate Practice at Greenberg Traurig.
Rafał Baranowski, Partner, Co-Chair of the Global Corporate Practice, Co-Head of the M&A and Private Equity Practices in Poland
Rafał Baranowski is a Shareholder, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Corporate Practice, Co-Head of the M&A and Private Equity Practices in Poland and former Deputy Managing Partner of Greenberg Traurig’s Warsaw Office. Rafał Baranowski focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures and corporate law. He has over 20 years of extensive experience in handling complex transactions. He has advised significant international and domestic market players on numerous major investment projects, M&A and private equity transactions in Poland, Western and Central Europe, Middle East and Asia. His clients include major private equity firms, as well as leading public and private companies in a variety of industries, including biotechnology, consumer goods, FMCG, telecommunications, oil and gas supply, media.
Rafał has received multiple individual awards and accolades for his outstanding expertise, including Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, IFLR1000 and EMEA Legal 500.