Wolf Theiss advises shareholders of Rusak Business Services on the acquisition of its shares by Customs Support Group

Warsaw, 24 July 2023 – Shareholders of Rusak Business Services, a leading Polish customs broker, relied on the legal expertise of Wolf Theiss regarding the acquisition of its shares by Customs Support Group.

Wolf Theiss’ team advised Rusak Business Services on the transaction with Customs Support Group, Europe’s leading independent, digital and neutral provider of customs services.

Rusak, as a Polish market leader, is recognised for their expert customs knowledge as well as dedicated solutions and flexibility towards their clients. 

 “I believe joining Europe’s Nr 1 neutral customs service provider is the beginning of a new, promising chapter for us. I am convinced that this transaction will create new opportunities for growth and value among Customs Support and Rusak’s Clients and employees. I can see new opportunities for international and local growth on both sides of the transaction. We are confident that joining Customs Support Group will enable our Clients to access the European customs services network, while offering even more customs expertise and focus on digitalisation and automation.” 

Tomasz Rusak, CEO of Rusak Business Services.

Wolf Theiss advised Rusak throughout the transaction including among others, drafting and negotiating the sale agreement, as well as providing comprehensive tax advice. 

The Corporate M&A team was led by Jacek Michalski, Partner, who was further supported by Joanna Wajdzik, Senior Associate, and the tax guidance was provided by Karolina Stawowska, Partner.

“Congratulations to both parties and we are grateful to the shareholders of Rusak Business Services for allowing us the opportunity to assist in this transaction.“

Jacek Michalski, Partner at Wolf Theiss.