Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons is expanding its European footprint into Poland, announcing plans to open in Warsaw in mid-2026.

The office will strengthen the firm’s pan-European offering and establish its presence in Central and Eastern Europe.

The founding team will comprise of six partners, all highly reputed individuals who collectively bring top-tier expertise across real estate, corporate/ M&A, banking & finance and construction. The firm also intends to develop further practices in due course.

Andrew Masraf, Senior Partner at Pinsent Masons, said: “Further scaling up our capabilities in Europe in order to meet the evolving needs of our clients remains a strategic objective for us. Poland, as one of Europe’s most resilient and dynamic economies, adds a valuable component to our pan-European offering. It is a key market for a number of our clients, particularly those in Western Europe, and remains an important investment destination in Central and Eastern Europe.

“We’re launching with a stellar founding team whose reputation precedes them in the Polish market. They possess an extraordinary breadth of expertise, complemented by a long-standing collegiate relationship. Most importantly, they embody the mindset that drives our people to deliver differently; they’re forward-thinking, collaborative and recognise the value of connectivity in a global business.”

The Warsaw office will be led by Bartek Kordeczka and Jakub Marcinkowski.

Bartek Kordeczka says: “The Polish market presents a major opportunity for international firms, with Warsaw becoming increasingly recognised as a legal and commercial hub in the CEE region. Pinsent Masons already has a strong network of European offices and this expansion into Poland provides another dimension for supporting the cross-border needs of its clients.

“I’ve known and worked with our founding team for a number of years, so can speak on behalf of us all in saying that collectively we have the shared ambition and tenacity to establish Pinsent Masons as a market leader in Poland and CEE.”

Jakub Marcinkowski adds: “Warsaw serves as a strategic base for managing English-law governed transactions across CEE, with substantial demand for M&A, banking and real estate services. Our founding team brings extensive experience in all of these areas, setting us in excellent stead to integrate with Pinsent Masons multi-national network and deliver against both local and international client needs.”

Warsaw will be Pinsent Masons’ 9th office in continental Europe, adding to its bases across France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain and The Netherlands. The firm employs more than 550 staff in Scotland with offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.