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Mergers and acquisitions Successful reorganisation of a German heavy machinery manufacturer on the Polish market

The results of our work: Thanks to our measures, the supported company has achieved significant success and continued its growth with our support. The transfer of employees proved to be a key element in optimising the company structure, streamlining management and opening up new prospects for future growth.

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3 December 2024

Dr. jur. Jan Muszyński
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