Renata Patoka

Advocate (PL)

Specialization

Transactions/Mergers and Acquisitions/Corporate Affairs
FMCG
Industry
Services
Chemistry/Building Materials

Languages

E-mail

renata.patoka@cridolaw.pl

  • Renata has more than 20 years of experience in domestic, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, and specializes in corporate law and group restructurings.
  • She provides comprehensive advice on investments and divestments at various stages of the process and has experience in coordinating international projects and teams.
  • She has supported clients in various business sectors, including the FMCG and manufacturing sectors, as well as numerous service industries.
  • She has extensive experience in providing legal advice to insurance companies in connection with risk assessments concerning guarantees and indemnities in M&A transactions (W&I insurance).
  • Customers value Renata for her professional approach, and quick and flexible support.

Selected experience
  • IBM: acquisition of the StreamSets and webMethods businesses from Software AG for €2.13 billion in cash
  • SD Worx: acquisition of TribePerk, a startup offering HR and payroll solutions, and a strategic intra-group merger involving three SD Worx companies
  • BDO Germany: acquisition of shares in Polish group companies
  • Building materials manufacturer: cross-border acquisition involving a German manufacturing company and its assets
  • Insurance and risk management group: a series of strategic acquisitions in Poland
Recommendations/awards
  • Recommended lawyer for Commercial, corporate, M&A, Legal 500 (2025)
Career path
  • Studied law at the University of Warsaw
  • She has gained experience in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions, mainly at leading international law firms
  • Admitted to the Warsaw Bar Association
Membership in associations
  • District Bar Council in Warsaw
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • WOM&AN