The financial industry, as well as the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors, remain key focal points for the practice at Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k., which fields a ‘a highly specialised dispute resolution team‘. The group has notable expertise in arbitration proceedings, post-M&A litigation, white-collar crime disputes and contentious insurance mandates. Managing partner Łukasz Hejmej steers the group with a particular focus on the liability of financial institutions. He is ably supported by Sebastian Pabian, who is strong in insurance and regulatory disputes. Paweł Samborski is another core member of the department with expertise in real estate-related disputes, as well as energy and construction.
Dispute resolution in Poland
Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.
Responsables de la pratique:
Łukasz Hejmej
Autres avocats clés:
Sebastian Pabian; Paweł Samborski; Alicja Szczęśniak; Małgorzata Bakuła; Oskar Marszałek; Łukasz Zbyszyński; Małgorzata Przygodzka
Les références
‘Excellent partners and associates that appear to be well tailored for specific cases. They have a mid-size practice that appears to fit the market well with a combination of the international brand and local touch and commercial terms.’
‘I’ve had excellent cooperation with many of them, including recently Paweł Samborski and Łukasz Zbyszyński. They both exhibited high work ethic and a good sense of balance between the legal frameworks/requirements and the circumstances of their clients.’
‘A highly specialised dispute resolution team led by Paweł Samborski offers a sophisticated service in highly complex matters. Clear, concise, conclusive advice with no unnecessary fuss that wastes time and money. Highly recommended for complex disputes.’
Principaux clients
mBank S.A.
PKO Bank Polski S.A.
Raiffeisen Bank Polska S.A.
Deutsche Bank Polska S.A.
BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
Polish Bank Association
Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A.
Energetický a průmyslový holding a.s.
EP Resources PL S.A.
EP Resources CZ a.s.
Braindour Development Limited
Kernel Holding S.A.
Chubb European Group SE Branch in Poland
Meliuz SA
ERBUD S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing five major Polish banks – mBank S.A., PKO Bank Polski S.A., Raiffeisen Bank Polska S.A., Deutsche Bank Polska S.A., and BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. – in a series of disputes regarding mortgage loans indexed to the Swiss franc or other foreign currencies (in approximately 16,000 proceedings currently).
- Represented our Energetický a průmyslový holding a.s. and EP Resources PL S.A. in injunction proceedings and in arbitration.
- Advised Kernel Holding S.A., a Ukrainian producer and exporter of sunflower oil, on a tender offer and delisting of its shares listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange S.A. as announced by its largest shareholder, Namsen Limited.
Clifford Chance, Janicka, Kruzewski, Stosio i wspólnicy spólka komandytowa
Clifford Chance, Janicka, Kruzewski, Stosio i wspólnicy spólka komandytowa is a ‘leading disputes team in Poland’ with wide-ranging expertise that spans across arbitration proceedings and commercial litigation before state courts, public procurement cases, and litigation surrounding criminal, regulatory, and corporate investigations and compliance matters. Its client roster is composed of private equity houses, financial institutions and corporations. Construction disputes have been a key area of activity for the group, as well as commercial and investment arbitrations, disputes concerning financial institutions and class actions. Shareholder-linked litigation and post-M&A disputes also form an area of strength. Practice head and ‘effective arbitrator’ Bartosz Krużewski handles domestic and international disputes, and Adelina Prokop is lauded as ‘the best litigation lawyer’. Michał Drwal departed the firm in April 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bartosz Krużewski
Autres avocats clés:
Marcin Ciemiński; Adelina Prokop; Monika Diehl; Łukasz Piergies; Michał Magdziak; Ewalina Bzducha; Anna Miłoszewska
Les références
‘Very responsive, clear and user-friendly way of communication, good quality of work, capable to work under pressure to deliver, great flexibility and excellent work. Great commitment to the matter entrusted to them, which they thoroughly analysed.’
‘Łukasz Piergies – young and enthusiastic lawyer, supportive, fast, pragmatic and knowledgeable. Adelina Prokop is the best litigation lawyer I have worked with. Always available, with a very broad knowledge, happy to find the best solutions.’
‘The dispute resolution team at Clifford Chance are skilled and dedicated legal professionals. Throughout our professional engagement, I have consistently been impressed by their ability to navigate complex disputes with precision, strategic insight, and a deep understanding.’
Principaux clients
Invenergy Renewables LLC
Mostostal Zabrze S.A.
Gülermak
Gemini Polska
Huawei
General Electric
Bank BPH S.A.
Raiffeisen Bank International AG
HSBC Bank plc
Royal Unibrew A/S
Rexnord GmbH
Abris Capital Partners
Emitel S.A.
Dragados S.A.
VIAS y Construcciones
Polaqua
Dragados
Electren
Allegro sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Bank BPH in 2020-2021 in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union in a case for a preliminary ruling referred by a Polish court concerning consumer mortgage loans indexed to CHF (C-19/20).
- Representing Invenergy in widely publicised BIT arbitration against Poland, concerning Invenergy’s multi-million dollar investments in the Polish wind energy sector.
- Advising Allegro on an appeal against a decision of the Polish competition authority.
CMS
CMS‘s ‘dispute resolution practice is one of the most renowned in Poland’. It is highly adept at representing construction companies and financial institutions in disputes, and it regularly represents the latter in large class actions. Another core feature of the practice is its experience in proceedings before the CJEU, handling preliminary questions regarding the interpretation of EU law. The group has also witnessed an increase in consumer disputes in the Polish market. Anna Cudna-Wagner spearheads the wider team with expertise in contentious banking mandates, while Arkadiusz Korzeniewski leads the corporate crime practice and Rafał Morek heads up the arbitration group; he is also lauded as a’recognised authority in the field of construction disputes‘. This is also an area of strength for Adam Jodkowski, and for Jan Markiewicz, infrastructure projects form a key part of his practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anna Cudna-Wagner
Autres avocats clés:
Rafał Morek; Arkadiusz Korzeniewski; Julia Dyras; Adam Jodkowski; Maciej Kópczyński; Jan Markiewicz; Bartosz Miąskiewicz; Mariusz Minkiewicz; Aleksander Woźniak; Marcin Zbytniewski; Mateusz Gerlach
Les références
‘CMS’ dispute resolution practice is one of the most renowned in Poland. This is why we turn to them with our most complicated matters and those with an international aspect. CMS’ team members not only have extensive knowledge of Polish and European civil, banking, competition and consumer law, but also practical experience in working for many banks on the market. They are very strong in handling sophisticated and complex cases.’
‘The team and Anna Cudna-Wagner have a strong external profile as a banking litigator. Anna regularly takes part in high profile sectoral conferences as a speaker. She shares her market expertise in a client aware way. She presents real interest in clients’ business. I really appreciate this approach and that CMS advice is bespoken and addresses my particular needs.’
‘We cooperated with attorney Adam Jodkowski on ongoing cases. The manner of handling cases, presentation of topics, evaluation of opportunities and risks was always done at the highest level. Julia Dyras is an exceptional lawyer. Very skilled, very hard-working – a dispute resolution lawyer I would recommend to anyone!’
Principaux clients
Bank Millennium
Bank Ochrony Środowiska
Bank Handlowy w Warszawie
Bank BPH
Credit Agricole Bank Polska
DNB Bank Polska
Karcher
mBank
mBank Hipoteczny
Mostostal Warszawa
Nationale-Nederlanden Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie
PKO BP
Schuler Poland Service
UNIQA
Warbud
Związek Banków Polskich
Principaux dossiers
- Representing mBank (Commerzbank Group) and Bank Millennium, PKO BP in 13 proceedings before the CJEU (in only the last 12 months – in 6 proceedings) concerning an issue for the assessment of the validity of a significant part of the credit portfolio concluded with consumers.
- Representing mBank in five private enforcement disputes and Bank Millennium in two private enforcement disputes initiated by five different claimants (merchants).
- Advising mBank SA, Bank Millennium SA, BPH SA, and PKO BP SA on a class action brought against these banks by their retail clients.
Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka
The dispute resolution practice at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka is a core area of focus for the firm, and particular sectors of activity include the construction, infrastructure and finance industries. Other areas of note include transport, communications, insurance and real estate. The team, which is made up of ‘experienced lawyers‘ is well equipped to handle class actions and arbitration proceedings, as well as healthcare-related disputes. The department is jointly led by Paweł Lewandowski, who ‘possesses extensive knowledge in dispute resolution‘ and Józef Palinka; for the former, alternative dispute resolution methods form a key part of his practice, and the latter boasts expertise in court and arbitration-based disputes, as well as corporate law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Józef Palinka; Paweł Lewandowski
Autres avocats clés:
Pawel Paradowski; Łukasz Wojdalski; Maciej Orkusz; Rafał Karbowniczek; Krzysztof Stecyk; Bartosz Karolczyk; Jacek Stokłosa; Anna Ciepla; Tomasz Jamróz; Joanna Sobolewska; Zuzanna Chojecka,
Les références
‘Experienced lawyers who have possibility to create multidisciplinary teams. Open for collaboration with in-house lawyers.’
‘Paweł Lewandowski – top litigation and alternative dispute resolutions lawyer, expert in court and arbitration procedures.’
‘Excellent team with dedicated personnel. On different stages of problem-solving process we had support coming from senior to middle management. It makes huge support on every level. International approach.’
Principaux clients
Deutsche Bahn AG
ING Bank Śląski S.A.
LC Corp Group
Stellantis Gliwice Sp. z o.o.
S.E.T. Select Energy GmbH
City of Wrocław
Top Farms Group
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna S.A.
Bauer Publishing Company
Gülermak Ağır Sanayi İnşaat ve Taahhüt A Ş
Class Action: Group of 142 shareholders
Obrascon Huarte Lain S.A.
Mota Engil Central Europe S.A.
Canal+ Polska S.A.
Aldesa
Extradom.pl sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Deutsche Bahn in a precedential case related to the regulation of the railway sector, a complex issue involving Polish law and EU directives, which were not properly implemented.
- Acted for major Polish financial institutions in proceedings before administrative courts against the Polish Bank Guarantee Fund’s decision to implement the compulsory takeover of Idea Bank and Getin Noble Bank.
- Representing PGE Polska, an energy company in Poland in a high-value dispute involving claims for damage allegedly suffered due to a consolidation in an energy group.
Linklaters
Linklaters is highly adept at handling large, multi-jurisdictional cases for both Polish and international companies, and operates alongside the firm’s M&A, competition, banking and energy departments to provide large corporates and banks with a broad offering that encompasses representation in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Cezary Wiśniewski spearheads the team and is lauded as ‘one of the top Polish arbitration practitioners’. Other key members of the department include ‘experienced litigator’ Zbigniew Kruczkowski, who boasts expertise in shareholder disputes and private enforcement matters, and white-collar crime expert Tomasz Manicki. Marta Szrajer also ‘deserves special mention’ as a key name in administrative court proceedings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cezary Wiśniewski
Autres avocats clés:
Zbigniew Kruczkowski; Tomasz Manicki; Marta Szrajer; Marek Tołcz; Paweł Wysocki; Paula Czyż
Les références
‘The Linklaters team always focuses on the client’s needs and always selects a balanced litigation team supported by other lawyers, e.g. a department of experts in competition law, financial law, etc. I appreciate their synergy of work and the possibility of direct contact with each member of the team. They are also not afraid to engage younger lawyers, which adds a lot of good energy and innovation, e.g. in collecting evidence.’
‘Zbigniem Kruczkowski – experienced litigator, has extensive knowledge that he can present in an accessible way in the field of difficulty.’
‘A very competent and experienced team, perfectly prepared and efficiently managing disputes.’
Principaux clients
Abris Capital Partners
Orange Polska S.A.
PZU S.A.
Bank Millennium S.A.
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
DnB Bank Polska S.A.
BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
mBank S.A.
Kronospan Mielec sp. z o.o.
Kronospan Polska sp. z o.o.
Eolos Polska sp. z o.o.
Autostrada Wielkopolska S.A.
ING Bank Śląski S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Orange Polska S.A., supplier of telecoms services in Poland, in two cases involving claims filed by P4 sp. z o.o. against Orange Polska S.A. and Polkomtel sp. z o.o. (with participation of T-Mobile Polska S.A.) for compensation in connection with accusations made against Orange Polska S.A. and Polkomtel sp. z o.o. of abuse of their collective dominant position.
- Advising several leading banks active in Poland on a number of disputes regarding mortgage loans indexed to CHF and EUR and UNWW (insurance) issues, both individual claims and class actions.
- Representing Kronospan Mielec sp. z o.o. and Kronospan Polska sp. z o.o., international producers of forestry products, in appeal proceedings before the Court for the Protection of Competition and Consumers against a decision by the Polish Competition Authority on allegedly restrictive horizontal agreements.
Rymarz Zdort Maruta
Rymarz Zdort Maruta is lauded for its ‘insights into cross-border dispute resolution’, and the team handles the entire gamut of dispute proceedings, including arbitration, litigation and mediation. Its offering encompasses representation in disputes surrounding M&A transactions, financial litigation and cases involving the energy, construction and new technologies industries. The practice is also increasingly active in disputes concerning IP rights and regulatory matters, and it is highly experienced in representation before a wide range of courts, including the Polish Financial Supervision Authority, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, and common and administrative courts. The key senior names in the group are international arbitration specialist Krzysztof Sajchta, Łukasz Żak and Damian Gudel. Karina Aust-Niewiadomska departed the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Damian Gudel; Krzysztof Sajchta; Lukasz Zak
Autres avocats clés:
Michal Milewski
Les références
‘Their ability to work very effectively with other law firms and clients from different legal systems from post-Soviet, continental and common law. The quality of work was of the highest calibre and communication skills excellent.’
‘My experience working with Krzysztof Sajchta was particularly positive. He was dedicated and relentless solving legal issues of the highest international standard. Since my clients are nearly always multinationals or the largest international law firms, I am able to compare Krzysztof’s professionalism.’
‘My experience with Rymarz Zdort Maruta concerned their representation of the client in a a very complex headline dispute with a very significant international aspect and a number of complex additional spillover matters.’
Principaux clients
The bankruptcy trustee of Getin Noble Bank S.A.
Dom Maklerski BOS S.A.
Multiconsult Group
IVIA S.A.
ORLEN S.A.
Bank Millennium S.A.
Baldero Investments sp. z o.o.
Erbud S.A.
Polenergia Group
Mediafinancial sp. z o.o.
Ralf Huep
Wirtualna Polska Holding S.A.
EuRoPol Gaz S.A.
Vectra S.A.
G. Karavokyris and Partners Consulting Engineers S.A.
IFS Industrial and Financial Systems Poland sp. z o.o.
M2M Team sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented ORLEN S.A. in USD multi-billion (in total) arbitration proceedings against Gazprom PJSC and Gazprom export LLC concerning multiple claims under a contract for the sale of natural gas to the Republic of Poland (the Yamal Contract).
- Represented the bankruptcy trustee of Getin Noble Bank S.A in three preliminary ruling proceedings pending before the Court of Justice of the European Union and regarding consumer disputes with banks in Poland regarding mortgage loan agreements indexed to a foreign currency.
- Represented Vectra in EUR multi-million post-M&A arbitral proceedings regarding the determination of the final purchase price of Multimedia Polska S.A., as well as in three related state-court proceedings, all of which were won by Vectra.
Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak
Domestic litigation is a core focus of the dispute resolution team at Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak, which is notably strong in recognising, challenging and enforcing arbitral awards. It has experience in representing clients before domestic and international arbitration tribunals and European courts, and the group’s broad offering encompasses support with disputes surrounding infrastructure and construction, which are key sectors of interest for practice head Rafał Waszkiewicz, post-M&A transactions, restructuring proceedings, intellectual and industrial property and unfair competition matters. Co-founding partner Stanisław Sołtysiński is another notable name in the practice with demonstrable expertise in arbitration proceedings. Katarzyna Paczuska-Tokarska has appeared before the Supreme Court and administrative tribunals, while Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak is strong in disputes surrounding public infrastructure projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafał Waszkiewicz
Autres avocats clés:
Stanisław Sołtysiński; Jacek Siński; Katarzyna Paczuska-Tokarska; Jakub Urbanowicz; Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak; Mateusz Irmiński; Michał Wach
Les références
‘One of the best teams in the market, in particular in the field of construction litigation. Great legal skillset and long bench of highly specialised lawyers.’
‘Except for well known partners, including Rafał Waszkiewicz and Jacek Siński, Michał Wach is a person to go to. He combines great legal workshop with exceptionally professional approach. Very dedicated and focused on details.’
‘The team at SK&S is our most trusted collaborator in Poland. They are extremely professional, responsive and proactive.’
Principaux clients
MasterCard Europe S.A.
Nokia Solutions and Networks
Institut Straumann
Agrolok sp. z o.o.
Goodyear Group – Firma Oponiarska Dębica S.A.
Mostostal Warszawa S.A.
Ceneo.pl sp. z o.o.
Anwit sp. z o.o.
Eurozet Radio sp. Z o. o.
Eurocash S.A.
Styropmin sp. z o.o.
Snipes SE
SEKA Invest sp. z o.o.
Czerwona Torebka S.A.
Foodcare
Marcin Skrzypiec
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Nokia Solutions and Networks on the execution of a PLN 2.7bn contract to deploy a nationwide turnkey GSM-R and mission-critical backhaul network.
- Represented Eurocash S.A. in overturning a fine imposed by the President of the Competition and Consumer Protection Office, of approximately PLN 76m for alleged abuse of contractual advantage against its suppliers.
- Represented Eurozet Radio and Inforadio in cases where the courts quashed decisions by the National Broadcasting Council’s Chairman imposing high fines on leading private media for radio broadcasts criticising or presenting information unfavourable for the government.
White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k.
White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. is lauded for its ‘exceptional expertise in dispute resolution’, which includes litigation and arbitration with both a domestic and international focus. The team possesses an impressive client roster that is composed of top financial institutions, multinational corporations, sovereign governments and executives. Industries of activity for the practice include construction, M&A, oil and gas, and real estate, and cases with an environmental element are a strength of the department. Michał Subocz sits at the helm of the practice with notable strength in construction-related disputes, and Jakub Wołkowicz boasts ‘expert market knowledge in construction and arbitration’. Another key member of the team is Karolina Brzeska, who has expertise in disputes surrounding the energy sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michał Subocz
Autres avocats clés:
Jakub Wołkowicz; Karolina Brzeska; Aleksandra Oziemska; Grzegorz Goniewicz; Aleksandra Orzeł-Jakubowska; Jakub Żelazny
Les références
‘Very creative team. Diverse background of the teams helps to solve problems and win cases for the clients. Occasional reaching for outside legal experts is also a benefit. Good vibe between team members helps to work effectively and achieve clients’ goals.’
‘Jakub Wołkowicz – expert market knowledge in construction and arbitration. Client-focused solutions and good analytical skills. Effective case management and communication. Able to handle high-profile and complex cases.’
‘Aleksandra Orzeł-Jakubowska has strong legal skills and superb communication skills – easy and pleasure to work with. Academic background with client focused and business approach. Great attention to details.’
Principaux clients
Acciona Construcción S.A.
Generali Real Estate
Grupo Unidos por el Canal, S.A.
Jan De Nul N.V.
Mostostal Power Development sp. z o.o.
Mostostal Warszawa S.A.
PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna S.A.
Sacyr S.A.
WeBuild S.p.A.
Principaux dossiers
A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman handles a broad spectrum of disputes, representing clients in finance and corporate litigation, which includes post-M&A disputes, commercial litigation, product liability, and restructuring and insolvency. The group is also experienced in arbitration proceedings, and the team is sought after by financial institutions and multinational corporates to handle their consumer protection cases. Krystyna Szczepanowska-Kozłowska heads up the commercial litigation side of the practice, while Bartosz Merczyński chairs the banking litigation group. Adam Kowalczyk is also a key name at the firm, leading the white-collar crime department.
Responsables de la pratique:
Krystyna Szczepanowska-Kozłowska; Bartosz Merczyński; Adam Kowalczyk
Autres avocats clés:
Justyna Ostrowska; Grzegorz Kostrzewa; Monika Murawska
Les références
‘Team is very dynamic, responsive and always ready to support the business.’
‘Adam Kowalczyk – very experienced partner in all litigation fields. The most important quality of Adam is his extensive, multi-disciplinary knowledge, which is very supportive while deciding on all strategic aspects of upcoming litigation.’
‘Very professional and experienced.’
Principaux dossiers
Dentons
Dentons is lauded for its ‘experienced practitioners with extensive litigation and arbitration experience’, and sectors of activity include the manufacturing and automotive, energy, finance, construction and infrastructure, and transport industries, and it supports both local and international companies. Co-managing partner Anna Pukszto heads up the firm’s dispute resolution practice, as well as the restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy group with notable expertise in finance litigation. Michał Jochemczak chairs the arbitration team, while the construction practice is led by Agnieszka Wojciechowska and Agnieszka Wardak spearheads the white-collar crime department. Stanisław Sołtysik was elevated to the partnership in April 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anna Pukszto
Autres avocats clés:
Michał Jochemczak; Agnieszka Wojciechowska; Agnieszka Wardak; Stanisław Sołtysik; Marta Cichomska; Piotr Białach
Les références
‘I appreciate Dentons’ dispute resolution practice for its sector expertise and strategic planning while representing clients in courts during court litigation. They take into consideration all kinds of factors and provide its client with the best possible advice tailored to external environment and circumstances.’
‘Piotr Białach is very detailed and result oriented while representing and advising clients in court disputes. His deep expertise in strategic dispute management and risk mitigation is unique on the Polish market.’
‘Michał Jochemczak not only has great knowledge but he also has human qualities which helped to secure us as client.’
Principaux clients
Paprec Group
Doosan Enerbility
Doosan Lentjes
Ghelamco
ING Bank Śląski
Pinggao Group
Rover Infraestructuras
Rubau Constructiones
Rubau Polska
Saipem
Shanghai Electric Power Construction
Techint
Principaux dossiers
- Advised TIRU S.A. (PAPREC Group), a member of an international consortium, acting as the EPC contractor, on the contract for the construction of a power unit fuelled by waste derived from municipal sorting residues, along with fuel preparation and storage infrastructure, and provided advice on related dispute advice matters.
- Advised a consortium of Doosan companies, acting as the EPC contractor, on the contract for engineering, procurement, construction, design and commissioning of the waste to energy plant and Peak Load Boiler House in Olsztyn and provided advice on related dispute advice matters.
DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.
Co-managing partner Krzysztof Kycia spearheads the litigation and regulatory practice at DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k., which undertakes the entire remit of disputes work, including litigation and arbitration proceedings, internal company investigations, alternative dispute resolutions and regulatory matters. Its client roster is similarly broad ranging, encompassing companies from the energy, construction and infrastructure, real estate, rail, defence, aviation, life sciences and TMT sectors. It is also notably experienced in handling claims against the State Treasury, as well as state-owned entities.
Responsables de la pratique:
Krzysztof Kycia
Autres avocats clés:
Piotr Olkowski; Mikołaj Strojnowski; Monika Leszko; Anna Kopania; Szymon Sakowski; Paweł Bartosiewicz
Les références
‘The team provides superior legal services through a blend of expertise and strategic foresight. They stand out for their profound legal expertise, strategic acumen, and unwavering client and goal focus. The team provides proactive solutions that anticipate challenges and mitigate risks, and they develop strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives.’
‘Piotr Olkowski has been the main driving force behind the task. His profound legal expertise, meticulous attention to detail and extensive experience have been crucial. Piotr’s proactive approach and ability to anticipate and mitigate risks have been instrumental in developing the legal strategy. His dedication to understanding our business needs and aligning legal solutions accordingly has been invaluable.’
‘Its global network, industry expertise and forward-thinking approach make DLA Piper a leader in the legal industry.’
Principaux clients
Airbus DS Airborne Solutions
Allegro.pl
ASM Global
Bank Ochrony Środowiska
EDP Renewables
DEME
DHL
Generali
Metro Properties
Mota-Engil
Mott MacDonald
OX2
Paramount Enterprise International
Polnord
PORR
Respect Energy
Revetas Capital Advisors
Saur
Savills Investment Management
SIBS
Stanley Black & Decker
Strabag AG
Trakcja
Van Oord
Velvet Care
Verizon Technologies
WeWork
Principaux dossiers
- Representing energy companies in Poland (including PGE Energetyka Kolejowa, a part of PGE Group, an energy group in Poland) in multi-million EUR disputes over compensation for damage caused by the state regulation of electricity price supplied to end users in 2019 and 2023.
- Representing PORR inter alia in claims for increase of remuneration for construction works concerning three residential projects in the context of a change of circumstances caused by the war in Ukraine, construction of a gas pipeline along with auxiliary infrastructure supporting its operation in South-Western part of Poland, construction of LNG Terminal in Świnoujscie and also construction of waste incineration plant project in Rzeszów.
- Representing EasyJet Group companies, EasyJet UK and EasyJet Switzerland, in contentious administrative proceedings, lobbying, the legislative process and strategic advice relating to breaches of obligations to transfer Passenger Name Records to public authorities in 2018-2020.
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k boasts ‘outstanding expertise in dispute resolution‘. International litigation and arbitration proceedings are a core part of the practice; more specifically, the group handles investment, commercial and sports arbitration matters, construction, financial and insurance litigation, disputes surrounding public procurement projects, and post-transaction disputes. Lauded as an ‘outstanding international arbitration practitioner’, and a member of the International Court of Arbitration, Maciej Jamka sits at the helm of group alongside Maciej Antoniak, who leads the white-collar crime department. Ewelina Wętrys is highly praised by clients as a ‘high-level specialist in her field’, with experience in commercial and investor-state arbitrations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Maciej Jamka; Maciej Antoniak
Autres avocats clés:
Ewelina Wętrys; Łukasz Gembiś; Łukasz Gorek; Patrycja Treder; Michał Szumbarski; Dominika Jędrzejczyk; Maria Kierska; Patryk Polek
Les références
‘DWS’s team stands out for their exceptional legal expertise and ability to tailor solutions to meet client needs, even in the most complex cases. Their strengths include professionalism, flexibility and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of service. Compared to other firms, this team excels in collaboration and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring personalised attention.’
‘Working with Ewelina Wętrys has been a truly exceptional experience, as she consistently stands out as a high-level specialist in her field. Her depth of knowledge, coupled with her keen analytical skills, sets her apart from competitors. Ewelina’s ability to navigate complex legal issues with precision and clarity is invaluable, and her commitment to delivering top-quality solutions reflects her professionalism.’
‘DWF law firm has extensive experience in supporting clients during the investment process, especially those carried out under public procurement. Due to the fact that they have an adapted structure, they have the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the client, without unnecessarily extensive internal reconciliation procedures. They have an experienced litigation department, including in arbitration proceedings, including international ones.’
Principaux clients
Mostostal Warszawa S.A.
Syndyk masy upadłości IDS-BUD S.A.
Companies from the Globalworth group
Orange Polska S.A.
Multikino S.A.
Lotos Kolej S.A.
Vamed Polska sp. z o.o.
Enter Air sp. z o.o.
MAN Truck & Bus Polska sp. z o.o.
Colas Rail Polska Sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Syndyk Masy Upadłości IDS-BUD S.A., a formerly prominent construction company in Poland, in three significant court disputes collectively valued at over PLN 450m (approximately EUR 100m), currently pending before the Regional Court in Warsaw.
- Advising ORLEN S.A. with respect to a dispute regarding construction of a new power plant by a consortium consisted of General Electric Inc and SNC Lavalin Polska.
- Advising Orange Polska S.A., and its subsidiary TP Teltech Sp. z o.o., on the multifold contractual arrangements with two public employers: WWM and WP, as well as private entities: Otwarte Regionalne Sieci Szerokopasmowe Sp. z o.o. (ORSS), ALCATEL-LUCENT and HAWE S.A., and related disputes.
GESSEL Attorneys at Law
GESSEL Attorneys at Law is composed of ‘highly engaged and talented’ lawyers, and the department is well equipped to handle arbitrations and post-arbitration cases, with a strong focus on international M&A disputes. It is also notably strong in commercial disputes spanning a wide variety of sectors, especially IT and banking, as well as cases with an environmental focus. Founding partner Beata Gessel-Kalinowska vel Kalisz boasts ‘decades of experience’, and she co-leads the arbitration group alongside Joanna Kisielińska-Garncarek. Piotr Schramm chairs the litigation team, in addition to the bankruptcy and restructuring group.
Responsables de la pratique:
Beata Gessel–Kalinowska vel Kalisz; Piotr Schramm; Joanna Kisielińska-Garncarek
Autres avocats clés:
Maria Dudzińska; Maja Frontczak; Paweł Kwiatkowski; Anna Ziewalicz; Barbara Tomczyk; Daniel Szemetyłło
Les références
‘I know GESSEL for their arbitration work, on which I have worked with them on several occasions. I regard them as probably the leading arbitration boutique in Poland, able to handle well disputes in the hundreds of millions of dollars – particularly company disputes, such as shareholder disputes or concerning takeovers.’
‘Professor Beata Gessel–Kalinowska vel Kalisz the founding partner of the firm, has decades of experience and is a great strategist, not least thanks to her considerable pedigree as an arbitrator which gives her the perspective from both sides of the fence. She is also well-known in England and a visiting professor in arbitration at one of the universities in London.’
‘I have had the opportunity to work with GESSEL’s dispute resolution team on a number of high-value, post-transaction, cross-border disputes (claims concerning breach of representations & warranties, final price settlement). What makes them unique is their deep understanding of the realities of M&A transactions. Their expertise in this area enables them to provide innovative case strategies that surprise the opponents.’
Principaux clients
Client Earth Foundation
NPN Investments II S.à.r.l.
Principaux dossiers
- Representation of Client Earth Foundation acting on behalf of five Polish citizens against the State Treasury.
- Representation of a Luxembourg private equity fund (as respondent) in proceedings before the Polish court.
Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k
The litigation and arbitration practice at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k offers clients a multi-disciplinary service through its close collaboration with the firm’s corporate and M&A, real estate, capital markets, tax and employment departments. Paweł Pietkiewicz chairs the team with strong arbitration expertise. Andrzej Wysokiński has appeared before international arbitration forums, while Antoni Libiszowski boasts expertise in restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings, and is well equipped to represent clients before state and administrative courts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paweł Pietkiewicz
Autres avocats clés:
Andrzej Wysokiński; Robert Lis; Antoni Libiszowski; Izabela Szponar; Julia Gontarska
Les références
‘They are effective and successful.’
‘Izabela Szponar is recommended.’
‘The team’s vast experience makes collaborating with them highly enjoyable.’
Principaux clients
Citi Handlowy
PZU S.A.
Macquairie Group
CI Games S.A.
Empik sp. z o.o.
Ghelamco Poland sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Bank Handlowy w Warszawie in proceedings before state court in its dispute with a former commercial partner Rigall Arteria Management, a company from Arteria capital group (listed on the Warsaw Stock Eschange).
- Representing PZU S.A., the Polish insurance company, in proceedings related to the claims of minority shareholders – Manchester Securities Ltd and Wspólna Reprezentacja S.A.
- Represented one of the an airline in administrative proceedings initiated by the Polish Border Guard in connection with the PNR obligations arising out of the Polish law.
JDP Drapala & Partners
The construction and infrastructure industries are notably strong areas of focus for the disputes team at JDP Drapala & Partners, which is well equipped to appear before both domestic and international courts and institutions regarding litigation and arbitration proceedings. The team is jointly led by Przemysław Drapała and Andrzej Sokołowski, and its offering encompasses corporate disputes, unfair competition claims, the enforcement of foreign awards and white-collar crime matters. The team is also home to Wojciech Bazan, who boasts expertise in post-termination disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Przemysław Drapała; Andrzej Sokołowski
Autres avocats clés:
Wojciech Bazan; Jakub Majewski; Ludwina Klein; Mariusz Nowakowsk
Les références
‘JDP’s team consists of experienced, skilled, flexible and multilingual members using the latest technology.’
‘Flexible, cooperative approach, continued support and effort in order to reach the common target.’
‘Very good legal team specialising in the construction industry with extensive knowledge and experience in their field.’
Principaux clients
Warbud
Schwarzmüller Group
Aldesa Poland, Aldesa New Energy
Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A.
WeBuild S.p.A.
Magna Nowoczesne Technologie Produkcji
Budimex
PORR
Pojazdy Szynowe PESA
Swietelsky Rail Polska
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A. – an Italian construction company- in dozens of cases against the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways – the operator of the Polish highways) arising from four different projects.
- Advised the contractor in a local self- government investment in southern Poland.
- Represented Schwarzmüller Group in a matter concerning its inability to execute ordered supplies of semitrailers on original terms (especially regarding the deadline and the price) due to an extraordinary change in circumstances in light of the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
WKB Lawyers
WKB Lawyers is well equipped to handle domestic and international litigation and arbitration proceedings. International corporations and organisations, as well as states or state entities, seek out the dispute resolution expertise of the firm. Key areas of activity for the department include representation in disputes surrounding post-M&A, construction, and corporate disputes, and the energy, infrastructure, banking, insurance, FMCG and transport sectors. Public and private international law, competition law, and IP and employment issues are also strengths of the group, as are private enforcement matters. The practice is led by certified arbitrator Bartłomiej Jankowski, who boasts expertise in cross-border disputes, and he is ably supported by Jordan Zafirow, who is particularly skilled in infrastructure-related litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bartłomiej Jankowski
Autres avocats clés:
Jordan Zafirow; Anita Garnuszek; Wiktor Iwański; Natalia Kabacińska; Piotr Gajek; Maciej Gniewosz
Les références
‘They are one of the largest local fill service firms, serving their clients very efficiently and being able to handle even the largest cases. They stand out with many great individuals and interchangeable roles on a case.’
‘Specialists in the field of litigation, they are distinguished by their precision in communication, their strict grasp of the subject matter, their very good understanding of business needs.’
‘Cooperation and communication with Piotr Gajek and Natalia Kabacińska is very good, they are trustworthy lawyers with vast experience and knowledge.’
Principaux clients
Naftogaz
Allegro
Allianz Group
Ryanair Group
Jeronimo Martins
Deloitte Audyt
Webuild S.A.
Pekao S.A.
Ekstraklasa S.A.
FCA Poland, FCA Powertrain Poland
Aldesa Construcciones
Q Energy Europe GmbH
Kogeneracja S.A.
Poczta Polska
Cemex
PGE GiEK
Principaux dossiers
- Representing a general contractor from an international construction company in two disputes against the State Treasury – the General Director for National Roads and Highways, involving claims for price adjustment due to an increase in prices on the construction market in 2018-2020.
- Representing Ryanair in a multi-jurisdictional dispute (involving numerous international proceedings) with a group of companies involved in so-called ‘screen scraping’, that is key to the client’s business and where i.e. the competition counter-claims, among others, are raised.
- Representing three companies from the insurance sector in a dispute with a company which was allegedly assigned with the claims of more than fifty former brokers.
BLSK
BLSK has been increasingly active in cases regarding the State Treasury, as well as contentious matters surrounding governmental regulations. The firm’s ability to obtain innovative injunctions is impressive, and sectors of activity for the group include the energy, life sciences, financial services, media, telecoms and real estate industries. ‘Top Polish litigator’ Katarzyna Bilewska and Wojciech Kozłowski, who is lauded as ‘the most creative litigator on the market’, jointly steer the practice. Other elements of the offering include assistance with fraud and asset recovery cases, representation in international commercial arbitration matters, and product liability litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Katarzyna Bilewska; Wojciech Kozłowski
Autres avocats clés:
Mateusz Węklar
Les références
‘The team at BLSK is very competent in litigation matters. They have a good understanding of the business circumstances of the case and work together effectively. They are capable of handling the most complicated and precedent-setting cases and are not afraid of innovative solutions.’
‘Katarzyna Bilewska is a top Polish litigator, focused on corporate matters.’
‘Quality of service. That is what matters. When you use services of a litigator you need creativity and efficiency.’
Principaux clients
LOXECO
INBAP
LIVEO Meble
Bruno Tassi
Telewizja Polska SA
Tarantoga Capital
Cordia
Bamboom Digital Media
H&M
Sokołów SA
Principaux dossiers
- Advised LOXECO on a dispute on the investment in a new office building in Warsaw.
- Advised INBAP on a shareholder dispute in a Polish food holding.
- Represented CORDIA and its subsidiaries on a set of real estate disputes associated with claims for damages, expropriation and access to infrastructure.
Eversheds Sutherland Poland
Polish and international clients from the aviation, infrastructure, energy and TMT industries seek out Eversheds Sutherland Poland for representation before all types of arbitration institutions and common courts. Unfair competition proceedings, as well as infrastructure and insolvency processes, constitute areas of expertise for the team, which is divided into two overarching groups: Maciej Jóźwiak leads the aviation and litigation practice, while Marek Jeżewski heads up the arbitration and commercial dispute team. The latter joined the firm from Kochanski & Partners in July 2024 alongside Dominika Durchowska and Magdalena Papiernik-Konig.
Responsables de la pratique:
Maciej Jóźwiak; Marek Jeżewski
Autres avocats clés:
Dominika Durchowska; Magdalena Papiernik-König; Paweł Adamczyk; Małgorzata Miszewska
Les références
‘High level of technical and factual understanding.’
‘The unique aspect of this practice is that it is a small sector of the legal industry. The most important consideration when choosing representation is the competence and experience of the key individuals who will be representing the company/individual from the legal side.’
‘The individuals I work with are highly competent and know their tradecraft in its detail. It’s always a pleasure speaking with them since any questions are quickly answered.’
Principaux clients
ABB
ADAMED
Air France
Avis Budget Group
Cummins Limited
DHL
Eaton
Edison Next
Emerson
HaskoningDHV Polska
International Air Transport Association
Johnson Controls International
KLM Airline
Korean Air
LCC Soufflet Agro Ukraine
Nokia
Nordic Houseware Group
Norwegian Air
Parker Hannifin Sales CEE
P-D Refractories
Polskie Sieci Energetyczne
Polish Development Fund
Pomorska Investments
Rainbow Tours
Saxo Bank
State Treasury of the Republic of Poland – General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways
Tauron Dystrybucja
Turkish Airlines
Vueling
West Rock
White Olive Hotels
Biolyph
Green Investment
Forteam Investments Ltd
CMI Maciej Uhl
Honwood Services Limited
Peter and Joseph Kochanek
Principaux dossiers
- Representing State Treasury of the Republic of Poland – General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways in an over PLN 1.2bn dispute against the receiver of Alpine Bau GmbH A1 in bankruptcy.
- Representing Royal HaskoningDHV in a multimillion dispute against PGW Wody Polskie – State Water Company – concerning due payments and IP rights in infrastructure project of water canals project and construction.
- Representing Comas Consturzione Macchine Speciali SpA in an arbitration dispute against Pegas sp. z o.o. concerning payment for the delivery of production lines for HnB inlets.
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Piotr Sadownik and Krzysztof Ciepliński co-lead the dispute resolution practice at the ‘highly respected‘ Gide Loyrette Nouel, which is active in litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution cases. The practice boasts broad ranging expertise, which includes representing Polish, foreign and international companies in disputes surrounding commercial law, real estate, and intellectual and industrial property, as well as unfair competition cases, criminal proceedings,and employment litigation. The team is experienced in appearing before a range of judicial institutions, including Polish and European arbitration courts, common courts, the Polish Supreme Court and administrative authorities.
Responsables de la pratique:
Piotr Sadownik; Krzysztof Ciepliński
Autres avocats clés:
Piotr Brzeziński; Marta Wojtkowiak
Les références
‘Gide Poland is a highly respected law firm on the Polish market.’
‘Gide is very well known for transactional work, capital markets, antitrust, and dispute resolution.’
‘As I have worked with Gide’s lawyers from its antitrust and dispute resolution I can praise them for deep knowledge and strategic thinking.’
Principaux clients
Advanced Protection Systems S.A.
Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polska S.A.
Elektrociepłownia Stalowa Wola S.A.
Agencja Konsultant sp. z o.o.
STELLANTIS POLSKA Sp. z o.o.
P3 Logistic Parks sp. z o.o.
Durmazlar Makine Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. Rayh Sistemler Şubesi
Louis Vuitton Polska sp. z o.o.
Lefsky Strategic Initiatives Inc.
L’Oréal Polska sp. z o.o.
KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.
OKAM Capital sp. z o.o.
MAK Ubezpieczenia sp. z o.o.
WARBUD S.A.
BPI Real Estate Poland sp. z o.o.
B&B Hotels Polska sp. z o.o.
Willis Towers Watson Polska sp. z o.o.
Parfums Christian Dior S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski on the implementation of a settlement scheme to be used with foreign currency borrowers claiming the invalidation of a loan agreement due to allegedly unfair terms contained in those instruments.
- Representing KGHM Polska Miedź in a dispute brought by the authors of an invention used in the copper smelter in Głogów.
- Defending Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego in a lawsuit seeking payment of an investment loan surety.
Kochanski & Partners
At Kochanski & Partners, key names in the dispute resolution space include Markiyan Malskyy, head of the Ukrainian desk; Witold Głuchowski, who leads the litigation practice; Mateusz Ostrowski, chair of the media litigation department; and Weronika Magdziak-Śliwa, who jointly heads up the banking litigation practice alongside Tomasz Leśko. The practice is active in disputes involving commercial and civil law, as well as media-related concerns. Previous head Marek Jeżewski joined Eversheds Sutherland Poland June 2024, as did Magdalena Papiernik-Konig and Dominika Durchowska in July 2024. Andrzej Pałys also departed in the summer of 2024, and Michał König left for an in-house position in May 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Markiyan Malskyy; Witold Głuchowski; Mateusz Ostrowski; Tomasz Leśko; Weronika Magdziak-Śliwa; Piotr Kochański
Autres avocats clés:
Jakub Jach; Dmytro Mykhaylenko; Olga Senator
Les références
‘Working with the dispute resolution practice team was truly exceptional.’
‘The team is not only highly professional, but also open to implementing new approaches to achieve the most effective results for clients. This demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset, setting them apart.’
‘Markiyan Malskyy demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise, significantly contributing to the success of our collaboration and project.’
Principaux clients
Comas Costruzione Macchine Speziali SpA
The Polish Electricity Transmission System Operator
GKN Aerospace Services Limited
Młyn Szadek
Bei-Trans LLC
LS Airport Services
Svantek
Clooney Foundation for Justice
Green Investment S.A.
CMI Maciej Uhl
Pilatus
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.
Peter and Joseph Kochanek
Forteam Investment Limited
Honwood Services Ltd.
LOT Polish Airlines
Ringier Axel Springer Poland
Savills
Bank BPH S.A.
Bank Millennium S.A.
Bank PKO BP
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A.
Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Greń sp. j.
Principaux dossiers
- Defending Ringier Axel Springer Poland, the media and journalists, against baseless lawsuits and indictments aimed at stifling debate and public criticism.
- Representing Peter Kochanek and Joseph Kochanek in an investment arbitration case against the Republic of Poland under the Poland-US Treaty.
- Representing Bei-Trans LLC, a Ukrainian international logistics company in proceedings before the Polish courts for the enforcement and execution of an arbitration award issued by the International Commercial Arbitration Court in Kiev.
Laszczuk & Partners
Laszczuk & Partners is a boutique firm that is well equipped to handle disputes surrounding the infrastructure and construction industries, contentious insurance mandates, and litigation concerning M&A transactions and commercial contracts. Investment arbitrations are also a key feature of the practice, as is acting for clients in the aviation sector. Lauded as ‘top arbitration specialists’, Justyna Szpara and Maciej Łaszczuk co-head the team. Another key member of the group is managing partner of the firm Marek Korcz, who heads up the new technologies and privacy protection group, and he is well versed in airline-related disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Justyna Szpara; Maciej Łaszczuk
Autres avocats clés:
Marek Korcz; Jan Rysiński; Krzysztof Riedl; Andrzej Maciejewski; Jan Ciaptacz
Les références
‘Justyna Szpara is a very capable attorney, but also an arbitrator. Maciej Łaszczuk is an outstanding arbitrator.’
‘Maciej Łaszczuk and Justyna Szpara are top arbitration specialists. In addition, Maciej is an excellent tax expert.’
‘Laszczuk & Partners’ dispute resolution team is unique in their personalised approach. They’ve consistently impressed me with their strategic thinking and deep understanding of our industry. Their diverse team always brings fresh perspectives to our complex disputes, often finding creative solutions where others might not.’
Principaux clients
Safran Vectronix AG
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
VKR Holding
VELUX
Emirates Airlines
Unibep SA
CEDROB S.A.
Austrian Arlines
Swiss
Discover Airlines
United Airlines
Principaux dossiers
- Representing seven airlines – Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Emirates Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, flydubai, Helvetic, Air Dolomiti – in cases concerning passenger claims.
PwC Legal Żelaźnicki sp.k.
PwC Legal Zelaznicki sp.k.'s dispute resolution client roster is composed of companies from a variety of industries, including telecoms, construction, infrastructure, and real estate, energy, rail, and banking, amongst others. Members of the team boast expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring, M&A, and public procurement law, and the practice has widened its offering to include advice on dispute prevention and contentious matters surrounding regulatory work. Stanisław Żemojtel spearheads the practice, which saw the arrival of Kamil Kozlowski in April 2024 from Rymarz Zdort Maruta; he now leads the compliance, regulatory, and administrative disputes group. At the same time, Joanna Socha-Karas joined the firm from Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka
Responsables de la pratique:
Stanisław Żemojtel
Autres avocats clés:
Artur Gątowski; Maria Strojna; Sebastian Wieczorek; Kamil Kozlowski
Principaux clients
Orlen Projekt S.A.
Impel Facility Services sp. z o.o. and Federacja Przedsiębiorców Polskich
Wechta Inwestycje sp. z o.o.
Trakcja S.A.
Orlen S.A.
Rabot Dutilleul Construction SAS
Feel Free Investments sp. z o.o. and Bezgluten sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising ORLEN Projekt S.A. on six civil court proceedings regarding a construction agreement for the petrochemical installation with a total value of the dispute of approximately PLN216.5m.
- Advising Impel Facility Services sp. z o.o. and Federacja Przedsiębiorców Polskich on a dispute concerning remuneration increase due to extraordinary changes of the circumstances.
- Advising Wechta Inwestycje sp. z o.o. on six court proceedings and settlement negotiations related to investments agreement concluded by its legal predecessor.
RKKW – Kwasnicki, Wrobel & Partners
RKKW – Kwasnicki, Wrobel & Partners‘ ‘highly regarded‘ disputes resolution team specialises in corporate disputes; this offering includes representation in cases surrounding the resolution of corporate bodies, claims against former management, minority shareholder disputes and the defence of hostile take-over bids, to name a few areas. The energy, real estate and construction sectors are key industries of focus for the team, and it also frequently supports clients with investment-related disputes. Sitting at the helm of the team is Dariusz Kulgawczuk, who has a strong focus on commercial and civil litigation, and managing partner Karol Szymański is another core member of the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dariusz Kulgawczuk; Karol Szymański
Autres avocats clés:
Aneta Pankowska; Maria Czaińska; Konrad Oleszczuk; Kornelia Łuczejko; Katarzyna Półtorak; Dagmara Błaszkiewicz
Les références
‘I am very satisfied with the services provided by the RKKW Dispute Resolution team. Our project required a unique approach, and their ability to deliver a solution that was both bold and innovative exceeded my expectations.’
‘The services were provided by Dariusz Kulgawczuk and Dagmara Błaszkiewicz, a brilliantly coordinated duo who handled my case. The project we worked on was dynamic and often required quick responses, and they excelled in meeting those demands. What I appreciate most is their commitment and dedication. I genuinely felt they cared about the success of the project and were fully invested in helping me achieve my goals.’
‘This law practice stands out for its laser focus on the water and wastewater industry, combining deep legal and technical expertise with a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape. We value the team’s strengths in navigating complex regulations, handling litigation, and advising on infrastructure projects.’
Principaux clients
ASM Group S.A.
Forbuild S.A.
VB Leasing S.A.
GI Group Poland S.A.
Wyspa Solna sp. z o.o.
CFI Holding S.A.
Gremi Media S.A.
DP Survey Group NV
Lodrom sp. z o.o.
Agio Wierzytelności Plus Niestandaryzowany Sekurytyzacyjny Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamknięty in Liquidation
Agio Wierzytelności Plus 2 Niestandaryzowany Sekurytyzacyjny Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamknięty in Liquidation
Omega Pilzno
Tomasz & Michal Kokczynscy
Screen Network S.A.
Renata Brzozowska conducting business under the name Arenart Renata Brzozowska
Zakłady Magnezytowe Ropczyce S.A.
FAM S.A.
Radpol S.A.
MAGO S.A.
Avallon MBO II SARL
NMG S.A.
CFI Holding S.A.
LSI Software S.A.
Napiferyn Biotech sp. z o.o.
INWE sp. z o.o.
Związek Zwrotów Bankowych sp. z o.o.
FAMILIAR S.A., SICAV
‘AQUA’ S.A.
City of Bielsko-Biała
Hollywood S.A.
Volta Communications sp. z o.o.
DAIKIN Airconditioning Poland
INSBUD Warszawa S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented ASM Group S.A. in a very extensive corporate dispute which has been ongoing since May 2020.
- Representing Wyspa Solna sp. z o.o. in the securing of a claim for PLN 35m against the assets of opponents, the prohibition by the court of initiating enforcement against the client for PLN 50m, the suspension of the enforceability of resolutions of the shareholders’ meeting that would have led to the compulsory redemption of his shares, and the annulment of a final security order that would have resulted in an order to place the bonds financing a construction investment in immediate maturity.
- Represented Forbuild S.A., which is embroiled in a series of years-long legal proceedings against the backdrop of the issue of acting in concert within the meaning of the Public Offering Act between a group of shareholders against a foreign investor.
Rö Radwan-Röhrenschef Petruczenko
With expertise in litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings, the dispute resolution team at Rö Radwan-Röhrenschef Petruczenko is well equipped to handle a range of disputes, including white-collar crime, construction and real estate-related disputes, and litigation surrounding M&A transactions. The team is also adept at representing clients in banking cases and contentious insurance matters. Marcin Radwan-Röhrenschef and co-founding partner Katarzyna Petruczenko jointly chair the team, which has seen recent growth in state-owned companies, especially from the aviation and automotive sectors, seeking the expertise of the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcin Radwan-Röhrenschef; Katarzyna Petruczenko
Autres avocats clés:
Marina Skarbek-Kozietulska; Jakub Adamski; Sylwia Zielezińska; Mateusz Kotowicz; Małgorzata Rojek
Les références
‘Marcin Radwan-Röhrenschef – excellent tactical grasp and stewardship of the wider team. Marina Skarbek-Kozietulska – my principal contact. Tactically astute, reassuring and seamlessly knowledgeable on the law. A star. Jakub Adamski – assists Marina. Equally astute and knowledgeable. Star of the future.’
‘The team at this firm are very good lawyers with experience, meeting deadlines and being creative. The team working with the client consists of members at the appropriate level of experience. In addition, they are responsive and approach the client with the right level of commitment.’
‘The teams are composed from lawyers with different backgrounds. This helps in complicated projects. Partners have amazing communication skills and extensive common knowledge, so they understand the customer’s unusual approach very quickly.’
Principaux clients
Ailleron S.A.
Koalicyjny Komitet Wyborczy Trzecia Droga Polska 2050 Szymona Hołowni – Polskie Stronnictwo Ludowe
Erbud S.A.
Coucal Ltd
Volkswagen AG
BLOCK a.s.
ClientEarth
Ryvu Therapeutics S.A.
Europejski Property sp. z o.o.
Represented Ailleron S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Ailleron S.A., a provider of IT solutions for the financial market listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, in a dispute with a Polish bank.
- Represented Erbud International sp. z o.o., a general contractor performing thermal modernisation of the main building of the Ludwik Rydygier Specialist Hospital in Cracow, in mediation proceedings before the Arbitration Court of General Attorney of the Treasury.
- Representing ClientEarth in proceedings to prevent a greenwashing practice of a manufacturer and seller of so-called eco-pea coal.
SSW
SSW is lauded for its ‘high-quality international arbitration practice’, and it is also sought after for its expertise in litigation. The practice is able to coordinate with the firm’s energy and natural resources group when representing clients in disputes from those sectors, and it is co-led by founding partner Janusz Mazurek and Marcin Asłanowicz. Filip Balcerzak is another key name in the department who boasts ‘outstanding competences in ADR’ and has ‘genuine international arbitration expert’, while Tomasz Arabski chairs the firm’s Kraców-based litigation team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Janusz Mazurek; Marcin Asłanowicz; Tomasz Arabski; Filip Balcerzak
Autres avocats clés:
Hubert Wysoczański; Łukasz Cudny; Katarzyna Cybulska; Damian Majda; Ewa Załęska
Les références
‘Excellent at supporting clients with complex business issues, especially in the legal, tax and financial spheres. Has extensive experience in new technologies.’
‘Filip Balcerzak has outstanding competences in ADR. Orderly, brilliant, reliable with great oratorical skills.’
‘High-quality international arbitration practice with smart, responsive partners, giving timely and incisive analysis.’
Principaux clients
RADA
GRAMMER
Polski Gaz
Orlen
Cinkciarz.pl
Conotoxia
VOX Group
Budizol
Immofinanz
Waimea Holdings
Climbex
Erbud
Master Pharm
WPO Alba
PKN Orlen S.A.
BNP Paribas
Citibank
Bank Ochrony Środowiska
PGE
CPI
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Erbud in a dispute with Bank Millennium in which the court ordered Bank Millennium to pay Erbud almost EUR 23m.
- Representing Jeronimo Martins Polska in a dispute with Polenergia over a contract in the electricity sales market.
- Advising a state-owned company in a case involving the liability of directors of a company from the group.
Kubas Kos Galkowski
Foreign and domestic corporations, financial institutions, individuals, and government bodies and public authorities seek out the litigation and arbitration expertise of Kubas Kos Galkowski, which boasts significant experience in appearing before a plethora of domestic courts and international arbitration institutions. Managing partner Rafał Kos heads up the practice, and Barbara Jelonek-Jarco is another key member of the group due to her expertise in real estate-related litigation; she is lauded as an ‘outstanding and engaged lawyer‘. Andrzej Kubas is also praised as ‘one of the most experienced and respected practitioners in the market’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafał Kos
Autres avocats clés:
Andrzej Kubas; Barbara Jelonek-Jarco; Grzegorz Pobożniak; Agnieszka Trzaska-Śmieszek; Wojciech Wandzel; Dominik Gałkowski
Les références
‘Our main contact, Barabara Jelonek-Jarco, is an outstanding and engaged lawyer, excellent overview but not neglecting important details. Dedicated to the cases, always accessible. Her motions are exceptional, always thinking in all possible directions. Fantastic professional. Rafał Kos is one of the partners and an outstanding arbitrator active at all major permanent arbitration courts in Poland.’
‘KKG is quite unique in the Polish market in that they put a lot of emphasis on dispute resolution with a number of partners/teams (both in Krakow and Warsaw) working on variety of cases, and each team provides their own style and niche areas of expertise. The entire firm is known for their strong academic background, cerebral approach to legal analysis and impeccable professional ethics.’
‘Andrzej Kubas remains one of the most experienced and respected practitioners in the market, combining his encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and precedent with decades worth of hands-on trial experience.’
Principaux clients
AMMEREX LTD.
Alior Bank S.A.
Cofidis S.A.
EUROPHARMA RACHTAN SP. Z O.O.
Echo Investment S.A.
HSBC EUROPE
Mak DOM HOLDING S.A.
Noble Securities S.A.
PAK-PCE Biopaliwa i Wodór Sp. z o.o.
REMSING INVESTMENTS SP. Z O. O.
TEXIDEA GmbH
XANTIUM SP. Z O. O.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Pekao S.A., PKO BP S.A., PKO Bank Hipoteczny S.A., and Nest Bank S.A. in complex cases involving mortgage loans based on Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate.
- Acted for Rail Polska sp. z o.o. in precedent-setting proceedings against the State Treasury for damages due to Poland’s violation of EU rail transport law.
- Represented two groups of flood victims from class action proceedings in successfully conducting unprecedented settlement negotiations with public entities.
Prof. Marek Wierzbowski and Partners Advocates and Legal Counsel
Prof. Marek Wierzbowski and Partners Advocates and Legal Counsel frequently handles both litigation and arbitration proceedings, with particular strength in corporate disputes surrounding governance, boardroom conflicts, and liability issues. It is also skilled in representing clients in disputes that have cross-border elements. Anna Krysiak sits at the helm of the team with expertise in unfair competition mandates. Mariusz Rypina Jakub Żelazek, and Stanisław Radowicki are also key members of the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anna Krysiak
Autres avocats clés:
Mariusz Rypina; Jakub Żelazek; Stanisław Radowicki
Les références
‘Experience and good research.’
‘Correct and appropriately provided information, timely handling of cases and transmission of documentation.’
‘Good communication, efficiency, punctuality.’
Principaux clients
Akademia Śląska
Uczelnia Medyczna im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.
Grupa Gemini
Holdimex Sp. Z o.o.
Lubelska Szkoła Wyższa
Principaux dossiers
Penteris
Penteris undertakes domestic and cross-border disputes for clients active across a variety of sectors, including the new technologies, FMCG, banking, retail, real estate and construction industries. With a strong focus on arbitration proceedings and post-transactional disputes, Andrzej Tokaj now leads the team since previous practice co-heads Marzanna Sobaniec and Daniel Klementewicz departed in 2024; the former in January 2024 to LegalKraft, the latter to Seewald.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrzej Tokaj
Autres avocats clés:
Przemysław Kastyak; Piotr Bobrowski; Jeremiasz Kuśmierz; Jakub Kulicki
Les références
‘I recommend Penteris for their expertise in dispute resolution. Their lawyers are highly skilled and are strategic thinkers.’
‘Andrzej Tokaj and Piotr Bobrowski have an impressive ability to assess complex situations and offer clear, actionable advice, what make them trusted advisers throughout the arbitration processes. They manage disputes with efficiency and professionalism.’
‘What makes their practice unique is their strong engagement in every dispute. The are open minded and never give up. The are well prepared to every hearing and are able to focus attention of the court on matters important for the client. It concerns Piotr Boborowski and Andrzej Tokaj indicated below.’
Principaux clients
Equal Investment Sàrl
Bel-Invest AG ZUG
PEA Projektentwicklung GmbH
SF-Bau Xanten GmbH
Ghelamco Group
Unimo Real Estate Group
Board members of Service-Pharma S.A.
Galenica AB
Principaux dossiers
- Representing three companies within the capital group of Equal Investment, HQ in Luxembourg, in intricate disputes concerning the rectification of defects discovered in three office buildings in Kraków.
- Representing Bel-Invest AG ZUG, a Swiss corporation, in a series of intricate disputes stemming from the fraudulent and unprofessional conduct of a business partner.
- Supporting Unimo Real Estate Group as their representative in legal proceedings concerning a shopping mall in a major city in Poland.
Queritius
International dispute resolution boutique firm Queritius is well equipped to handle international arbitration proceedings, cross-border litigation and domestic commercial disputes on a large scale. The ‘very good strategist’ Wojciech Sadowski sits at the helm of the department with expertise in representing both investors and states. Industries of activity for Sadowski include construction, energy, M&A, real estate and the financial services. Another key member of the team is Alicja Zielińska-Eisen, with has a notable strength in arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wojciech Sadowski
Autres avocats clés:
Alicja Zielińska-Eisen; Maria Paschou; Karolina Czarnecka; Joanna Iwanicka; Alexey Pirozhkin
Les références
‘Very good communication. Comprehensive care for the client’s affairs. Understanding the heart of the matter and a strategy adapted to it. Flexibility in shaping the type of remuneration. Certainty of action.’
‘Wojciech Sadowski – brilliant in thought and action. Efficient speaker. Very good strategist. Very extensive knowledge of court practice and proceedings.’
‘Excellent lawyers, delivering first-rate work product in a timely manner taking account of commercial context.’
Principaux clients
PESA
CAS
Prochem
Sword
Mirosław Cieluszecki
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Poland’s leading train manufacturer PESA in a PLN 1bn dispute with the national railway carrier PKP IC, arising from a supply and maintenance agreement.
- Defended Alior Bank in an action for annulment of an arbitral award rendered by an ad hoc tribunal in a dispute against former directors of a subsidiary.
- Represented a publicly listed engineering company Prochem in a dispute arising from a design and build project for the construction of a hydrogen hub.
Radzikowski, Szubielska i Wspólnicy sp. j.
Representation in litigation, arbitration and mediation all fall within the strong capabilities of the dispute resolution practice at Radzikowski, Szubielska i Wspólnicy sp. j.. Marcin Boruc heads up the practice, which has experience in appearing before a variety of courts and tribunals, both domestically and internationally; these include the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection, the Supreme Court, and the CJEU, to name a few. Energy-related disputes are a staple of the practice, as well as cases surrounding privatisation, real estate, and white-collar crime. Adam Zwierzyński is another notable member of the practice for his representation of large energy companies in their disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcin Boruc
Autres avocats clés:
Adam Zwierzyński; Sylwester Pieckowski
Les références
‘They proved to be very good in our cases they dealt with in the past. They are brilliant, always very well-prepared to every meeting and the court hearings. Very devoted to the work they are doing, in a permanent contact with the client. You can feel very well taken care of.’
‘Marcin Boruc. He has extraordinary legal imagination and intuition and is able to use it when handling the cases.’
‘This firm’s unique strength lies in its focus on delivering tailored dispute resolution strategies that align with each client’s business objectives. The team is highly skilled in litigation, offering strategic solutions that prioritise the client’s long-term interests. While their work spans various sectors, their deep understanding of the automotive industry allows them to address sector-specific challenges, such as financing and regulatory issues.’
Principaux clients
Stoen Operator Sp. z o.o.
Spectro-Lab
Hydrobudowa Polska S.A. w upadłości likwidacyjnej
e.on Polska S.A.
Cementownia Odra S.A.
Suwalskie Kopalnie Surowców Mineralnych Sp. z o.o.
Pinao Sp. z o.o.
Park Wiatrowy Gaworzyce Sp. z o.o.
Arima Holding S.A.
ORLEN S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Pinao Sp. z o.o. (a real estate developer) in a unique litigation case regarding compensation for unlawful contamination of a property in Warsaw with 30,000 cubic metres of waste material during construction of Warsaw’s second metro line, pending before the District Court in Warsaw.
- Representing Stoen Operator Sp. z o.o., a subsidiary of a energy group in the EU, in regarding reimbursement of the costs of energy infrastructure reconstruction.
- Representing Suwalskie Kopalnie Surowców Mineralnych Sp. z o.o., a mineral resources mine, in four related disputes with its electric power supplier.
Tatarczak & Partners
Boutique firm Tatarczak & Partners has expertise in representing clients in both domestic and international litigation and arbitration proceedings, with knowledge in EU and international investment law. With strength in handling the contentious aspects of M&A, real estate, corporate, and consumer finance transactions, managing partner Paweł Tatarczak spearheads the department, which boasts ‘true specialists in dispute resolution’. For Paweł Jadczak, construction litigation is a core area of activity and strength.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paweł Tatarczak
Autres avocats clés:
Paweł Jadczak; Maciej Moryc
Les références
‘A very flexible boutique with excellent understanding of business needs and hands-on approach.’
‘I’ve worked with Paweł Tatarczak and he is one of the most hands-on lawyers and very committed to serve his clients best. At the same time he has a great sense of practicality.’
‘True specialists in dispute resolution.’
Principaux dossiers
Andersen in Poland
Andersen in Poland is highly adept at representing entrepreneurs and banks in their domestic and international litigation and arbitration matters. Its offering includes support across a wide range of cases, including shareholder and ownership conflicts, commercial and contractual disputes, and litigation in the real estate and finance sector. Key names in the team include Katowice-based Tomasz Srokosz, who is strong in investment-related disputes, and Jarosław Kołkowski and Leszek Rydzewski in Warsaw; the former is skilled at representing publicly listed companies, and the latter boasts expertise in restructuring and insolvency work. Katarzyna Komulainen moved to an in-house position in June 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tomasz Srokosz; Jarosław Kołkowski; Leszek Rydzewski
Autres avocats clés:
Agnieszka Skrok
Les références
‘Andersen Poland is a law firm which provides clients with expertise in all areas of law. They have unique understanding of law but also of the economic operations.’
‘I have noticed that when representing a client in litigation or arbitration they want to achieve the best results for their clients but always honouring ethics (professional rules of conduct). Additionally, they always know how to manage the most complex cases.’
‘Agnieszka Skrok is always prepared, arguments raised by her before courts and arbitration panels are always very convincing. As she has worked in the M&A department, Skrok has very broad understanding of corporate deals. It gives her advantage when litigating corporate cases.’
Principaux clients
Polskie Konsorcjum Chemiczne – Grupa Azoty
Rockbridge TFI
Polfarmex
Jarczyński Art Group
ACH Port Płaszów
WPM Mosty
mBank S.A.
Bank Millennium S.A.
BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Polskie Konsorcjum Chemiczne, a company from Grupa Azoty, a chemical company in Poland, in the international arbitration proceedings in front of The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration, against the Estonian electricity and gas system operator.
- Representing a Polish construction company in a court dispute against PKP PLK, the State railway infrastructure owner, with regard to the claims arising from the bridge construction contract mandate.
- Representing ACH Port Płaszów sp. z o.o., a real estate company, in three proceedings concerning the termination of the fee for perpetual usufruct of real estate located in Kraków.
B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba
The ‘excellent team of lawyers’ at B2R Law Jankowski Stroinski Zieba represents Polish and international companies from the FMCG, renewable energy, new technologies, construction and real estate, and media sectors in their disputes. The team is also adept at representing individuals in human rights cases. Co-founding partner Bartłomiej Jankowski heads up the group, Roman Iwański leads the arbitration practice, and Edyta Zalewska manages the corporate disputes side of the department.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bartłomiej Jankowski; Edyta Zalewska
Autres avocats clés:
Roman Iwański; Dawid Malinowski
Les références
‘Excellent team of lawyers.’
‘Best litigators in Poland, in particular Bartłomiej Jankowski.’
Principaux clients
Dantex Sp. z o.o. Wilcza Sp. K.
Julia (Krem) Miskevich
Elżbieta Podleśna
Jerzy Wójcik
Principaux dossiers
- Representing a prominent residential real estate developer, Dantex, in a dispute with the Polish national railway company, PKP.
- Representing a non-binary US citizen Julia ‘Krem’ Miskevich who was brutalised by the Polish Police during an LGBTQI+ Rights protest in August 2020 in a high-profile pro bono case.
- Representing pro bono Jerzy Wójcik, former publishing director of ‘Gazeta Wyborcza’, one of the most widely read and opinion forming Polish newspapers, in an employment dispute with his former employer Agora S.A.
Bird & Bird Koremba, Dziedzic i Wspólnicy sp.k.
The ‘amazing lawyer‘ Bartłomiej Niewczas leads the dispute resolution department at Bird & Bird Koremba, Dziedzic i Wspólnicy sp.k.. Its client base is composed of large European companies, and it offers clients representation in commercial litigation proceedings, as well as assistance with crisis management, fraud investigations and contentious regulatory matters. Niewczas is ably supported by Dominik Hincz, Grzegorz Kołacz and Jędrzej Głowinkowski.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bartłomiej Niewczas
Autres avocats clés:
Dominik Hincz; Grzegorz Kołacz; Jędrzej Głowinkowski
Les références
‘B&B provided a full coverage from both contractual and litigation approach looking for our best interest. I would highlight great dedication and commitment with the case, technical knowledge and good negotiation skills.’
‘Bartłomiej Niewczas and Dominik Hincz are recommended.’
‘Experience and competence makes them unique. Always supportive with comprehensive complete information.’
Principaux clients
Emerson Process Management Sp. z o.o.
Hill International Sp. z o.o.
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co KG
Superior Industries Production Poland Sp. z o.o.
Permedica S.p.A.
Engineered Air Quality, Inc.
Grupa Pracuj S.A.
PPG CIESZYN S.A.
Siemens Sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Emerson Process Management Sp. z o.o. as the contractor in a multi-dimensional dispute worth over EUR 2m against the sub-contractor, regarding the remuneration for construction works, services and deliveries.
- Representing Nokia Solutions and Networks Sp. z o.o. as the general contractor in a dispute worth over EUR 4m against a sub-contractor, regarding the contractual penalties and damages arising from improper performance of the contract.
- Representing Superior Industries Production, a company from the automotive components manufacturing industry in a multi-million dispute and related proceedings and settlement discussions with the electricity and natural gas trader.
BSJP bnt Brockhuis Jurczak Prusak Sroka Nilsson Zamorska Sp.k.
The dispute resolution team at BSJP bnt Brockhuis Jurczak Prusak Sroka Nilsson Zamorska Sp.k. is a go-to for both Polish and international clients, and it represents them before common and arbitration courts. Infrastructure-focused and public procurement litigation are key areas of activity for the department, with contractors seeking it out for its expertise in road, rail, and energy infrastructure projects and related disputes. Practice head Krzysztof Kowalczyk is notable for his expertise in domestic and cross-border arbitration work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Krzysztof Kowalczyk
Autres avocats clés:
Marcin Kroll
Principaux clients
Access Europe
Berger Bau
Brand Hatchers
Credit Agricole
DHV Royal Haskoning
Dragados
Ergo Hestia
Hauraton
Hyundai
Johann Bunte
Leiber Poland
Lufthansa Group
Metsa Group
Polaqua
Rail Cargo Austria
Sabowind
Saint-Gobain
Schenker
Unilec
Wipasz
Principaux dossiers
- Representing feed production leader Wipasz in a 3-year court battle over a failed ERP system implementation and secured a contractual penalty and fully eliminated the client’s exposure.
- Defended Access Europe successfully against claims for liquidated damages, resulting in the dismissal of 90% of the opponent’s claims and a full reimbursement of costs to the client.
- Represented DHV successfully in a case regarding its liability for defects in the S8 expressway’s southbound exit design, resulting in the complete dismissal of our opponent’s claims.
DeBenedetti Majewski Szczesniak Kancelaria Prawnicza Sp. K.
Boutique firm DeBenedetti Majewski Szczesniak Kancelaria Prawnicza Sp. K. is becoming increasingly active in mandates surrounding litigation funding issues, and sectors of focus for the team include tech, finance, logistics and insurance. Dariusz Szcześniak heads up the practice as an expert in corporate litigation proceedings, and he is ably supported by Janusz Strankowski, who is skilled in civil and criminal litigation. Mateusz Leźnicki joined Dentons in June 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dariusz Szcześniak
Autres avocats clés:
Janusz Strankowski; Marek Matysiak; Piotr Frelak
Les références
‘The team is very professional. Each partner is specialised.’
‘If the problem is very complicated they know how to cooperate to resolve it.’
‘First of all they are very flexible. There is no problem to contact individual partners at any time with no limits.’
Principaux clients
Fundacja Instytut Edukacji Społecznej i Religijnej im. Ks. Piotra Skargi w Krakowie
Elliott Management Corp.
Nationale Nederlanden Life and Pensions Poland
Vienna Insurance Group
Bioagra
BZK Group
Long Victory Incorporation (Hong Kong)
Fidera Group
FORUM XVII closed-end fund
Dom Development S.A.
Retail World
Stellarium Sp. z o.o.
Stellarium International Sp. z o.o.
FLUID ICE FO Limited
BIK Transport Jagiełło
Forum TFI
Remedium. CH. Sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Manchester Securities Corp. (a subsidiary of Eliott) in a dispute concerning the deprivation of a minority shareholder of a dividend by a Polish Social Insurance Company and seeking compensation for damage.
- Representing Forum TFI in a case pending in front of the Supreme Administrative Court concerning cancellation of a decision of the Financial Supervision Authority imposing a monetary penalty on the fund for a conduct compliant with the interests and will of a participant of the fund, which was questioned by the Financial Supervision Authority for formal reasons.
- Representing a HNWI in front of the Supreme Administrative Court in a case concerning cancellation of a decision of Warsaw Reprivatisation Committee requesting that the client return the funds received from a sale of a real property acquired as part of reprivatisation procedures.
GP Partners Gawroński, Biernatowski Sp.K.
For the dispute resolution practice at GP Partners Gawroński, Biernatowski Sp.K., areas of strength include acting for clients in the construction and tech sectors regarding their corporate and contractual disputes. It is also adept at handling cases with multi-disciplinary elements, especially those surrounding M&A and investments. The practice is co-led by Maciej Gawroński and Piotr Biernatowski; the former has significant experience in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, and the latter is skilled in representing listed and private companies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Maciej Gawroński; Piotr Biernatowski
Autres avocats clés:
Mateusz Jabłoński; Łukasz Dudek; Mateusz Jabłoński; Bartłomiej Olejnik
Les références
‘I value its complex and up-to-date approach, with awareness of incoming information and developments in the constantly development field. I am particularly happy with Maciej Gawronski. I knew that he is a leader in Poland when it comes to data protection and IT law. But it was the first time that we worked together. And his Gawroński profile is definitely confirmed in his work, including knowledge, and style. That is great.’
‘The team at GP Partners Gawroński, Biernatowski Sp.K. is great at solving disputes quickly and effectively. They use smart technology and always put the client’s needs first, which makes them stand out from other firms.’
‘Piotr Biernatowski stands out for his clear communication and fast problem-solving. He is reliable, focused, and always puts the client first. His practical approach makes him different from others.’
Principaux clients
Partia polityczna Konfederacja Wolność i Niepodległość
Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji Jarocin
Plastmoroz Sp. z o.o. Sp.K.
Heli Service
Łukasz Olejnik
Aff44 sp. z o.o.
PHZ Baltona S.A.
ORM Trade sp. z o.o.
Par L’amour
Richard Keen
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for the Polish political party Konfederacja Wolność I Niepodległość (Liberty and Independence Confederation) in obtaining a precedent preliminary injunction for de-blocking and de-shadow banning against Meta and suing Meta over its de-platforming.
- Representing municipal Sewage & Waste Disposal in Jarocin in disputes connected to a failed public procurement contract (worth approximately EUR 25m), which includes a fraudulent obtainment of the contract.
- Representing industrial packaging producer in a series of disputes arising from unfounded unfair competition allegations against the client, serving as a pretext for obtaining relevant economic and technological data.
KKLW Legal Kurzynski Wierzbicki sp.k.
KKLW Legal Kurzynski Wierzbicki sp.k. is strong in corporate disputes and cases surrounding M&A transactions and the infrastructure, construction and financial industries. Managing partner and licensed restructuring advisor Przemysław Wierzbicki spearheads the department with brand-ranging expertise across civil, administrative and criminal law. Another key member of the team is Marta Ewiak-Kawecka, who boasts ‘extensive legal knowledge’ and frequently represents large companies in commercial disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Przemysław Wierzbicki
Autres avocats clés:
Iwona Nogaj; Marta Ewiak-Kawecka
Les références
‘The law firm is represented by lawyers with extensive legal knowledge, great commitment and effective problem-solving skills. They carefully analyse situations, demonstrate professionalism, conscientiousness and punctuality.’
‘Marta Ewiak-Kawecka, thanks to her extensive legal knowledge, but also great commitment and ability to effectively solve problems, guided the company I represented through a complex legal procedure. During our cooperation, attorney Marta Ewiak-Kawecka carefully analysed the situations, demonstrated professionalism, conscientiousness and punctuality, thanks to which she represented the interests of the company at the highest possible level.’
‘Despite the legal complexities, Marta Ewiak-Kawecka carried out the assigned tasks extremely efficiently, presenting impressive knowledge and experience. Her interpersonal and communication skills, combined with an innovative approach to work, made her an irreplaceable partner.’
Principaux clients
PKP Cargo S.A.
Arup Polska sp. z o.o.
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.
Bank Millennium S.A.
InterRisk Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.
UNIQA Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.
Wiener Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.
Compensa Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.
Balcia Insurance SE
Robyg S.A.
DNB Bank Polska S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Bank Millennium S.A. in more than 4,000 cases in the subject of clients’ claims concerning agreements of credits indexed to CHF.
- Representing PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. in a court dispute brought by a public procurement contractor.
- Representing the defendant PKP Cargo S.A. in a court case with a total value in dispute of over PLN 30m.
Kocur & Partners
For the dispute resolution practice at Kocur & Partners, key industries of activity include the real estate and construction, financial services, and trade sectors, and it also undertakes consumer-related disputes. Michał Kocur sits at the helm of the practice as ‘an excellent arbitrator‘, and Romana Piskuła is also highly praised by clients as a ‘lawyer with extensive knowledge‘. Agata Liput and Tomasz Waszewski are other key members of the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michał Kocur
Autres avocats clés:
Agata Liput; Tomasz Waszewski; Romana Piskuła
Les références
‘Michał Kocur is an excellent arbitrator.’
‘Michał Kucur and Romana Piskuła have excellent experience in real estate and construction arbitration disputes. High level of commitment to working with clients, including seeking to understand the substance of the dispute. Good availability to work with clients.’
‘Michał Kocur (partner) and Romana Piskuła (associate) are highly professional lawyers, with exceptional experience in litigation practice.’
Principaux clients
LPP S.A.
Principaux dossiers
RESIST Law Firm
Litigation, restructuring and insolvency boutique firm RESIST Law Firm is well equipped to handle contentious mandates arising from the real estate, banking and energy sectors. This offering encompasses representation in corporate disputes, white-collar crime, the infringement of personal goods, and debt collection mandates. Key senior names in the department include founding partners Oskar Sitek and Piotr Rezanko, Tomasz Romanowski and Piotr Kieloch.
Responsables de la pratique:
Oskar Sitek; Piotr Rezanko; Tomasz Romanowski; Piotr Kieloch; Tomasz Uljasz
Autres avocats clés:
Magdalena Zdanowska; Agnieszka Lewandowska; Agnieszka Ociesa
Les références
‘What sets RESIST Law Firm apart from the vast array of litigation law firms is undoubtedly its valuable experience in pursuing difficult claims and collateral enforcement. RESIST Law Firm has experience in litigation in the fields of taxes, economics, construction and traffic incidents.’
‘Among the lawyers at RESIST are specialists in civil procedure, with particular emphasis on injunctive and promissory proceedings, pre-court and court collection of multi-billion dollar debt portfolio. Excellent experts in the field of establishing and enforcing security for receivables as well as in proceedings related to the construction process.’
‘The firm is technology-based and the litigation team uses their original and innovative system – Redencion. Due to this tool, we are updated to all disputes and their status. RESIST covers a broad array of practice areas such as for example: commercial litigation, white-collar crime, securities litigation, and more.’
Principaux clients
Cezary Kucharski and CK Sports Management
SKOK Wołomin
SKOK Kujawiak
Open Finance
Ursus
F55
Elektrix
Apollo
Hermes
Copernicus Securities
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Cezary Kucharski, a former Polish footballer, participant of FIFA World Cup, sports agent, the owner of CK Sports Management, in high-profile disputes against Robert Lewandowski, a Polish footballer, the captain of the national team, now a member of FC Barcelona club, and his representative, lawyer Tomasz Siemiątkowski.
- Representing the administrator of the sanation estate of Elektrix, a Polish energy provider, in a case initiated by The Police Academy in Szczytno, regarding contractual penalty and payment claims in the amount of EUR 15m.
- Representing Raw Materials Processing, a Polish company operating on coal and chemical markets, in an international court dispute against Arkan Group Dubai, a global company specialising in energy, gas, oils and coal trading, in the amount of EUR 41m.
Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k.
The energy and TMT sectors are core areas of strength for the international dispute resolution practice at Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k., and it is also active in the insurance, corporate, real estate and financial services industries. The group is additionally notable in the arbitration space, handling local and international proceedings that can encompasses both commercial and investor-treaty cases. The practice is jointly led by notable litigator Eligiusz Krześniak and managing partner and experienced arbitrator Elżbieta Żemojtel.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eligiusz Krześniak; Elżbieta Żemojtel
Autres avocats clés:
Justyna Dereszyńska; Paweł Bukiel
Principaux clients
Dalekovod
ACCIONA Energy
Mosty Capital Group
Generali Poland
Kalemegdan Investments Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Generali Poland, as an insurer of a European manufacturer of certain food and beverage types, in a product safety case against one of its ingredients providers.
- Representing ACCIONA Energy Poland in a dispute with a major Polish state-controlled energy operator regarding its attempt to terminate a long-term energy off-take agreement and compensation for the off-taker’s failure to perform.
- Representing Dalekovod, a Croatian electrical engineering company, in a dispute with major electricity providers in Poland concerning the realisation of infrastructure investments on the energy network, including issues relating to contractual penalties and contract termination effectiveness.
Viroux & Partners Sp. k.
The litigation and arbitration department at Viroux & Partners Sp. k. often coordinates with the firm’s corporate team to provide clients with a well-rounded dispute resolution offering. Sectors of particular note for the department are the construction, infrastructure, and real estate, energy and pharmaceutical, industries. Founding and managing partner Elżbieta Viroux-Benmansour and Laura Mazur co-head the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Elżbieta Viroux-Benmansour; Laura Mazur
Autres avocats clés:
Mariusz Tomaszuk; Albert Stankiewicz; Marta Michalkiewicz
Les références
,‘I have been working with the same team within Viroux & Partners for the last couple years. This shows me that at Viroux people are the most important link, as in my company.’
‘When me and my partners decided to split into separate businesses, all of us decided to continue to work with Elżbieta Viroux-Benmansour. Throughout the years Elżbieta shown her expertise in the market.’
‘For the last couple of years we have been working constantly with Elżbieta Viroux-Benmansour, Laura Mazur and Mariusz Tomaszuk. They are up-to-date with our problems and share insightful remarks, that help us daily. We are glad that they are always business-oriented, and advise whether to move forward with a case or settle.’
Principaux clients
AGAT S.A.
Budren
CQURE
Dentalook sp. z o.o spk.
Dominanta Praska Sp. z o.o.
Elektrobudowa S.A.
Europtima
G&M sp. z o.o.
IBI Holdings Trust
IBI Polska Secured Funding spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością z siedzibą w Warszawie
Inst-Sanit Sp. z o.o.
Lifemed sp. z o.o.
OLEOCHEMIA Sp. z o.o. Sp.k. z siedzibą w Warszawie
Przedsiębiorstwo Robót Drogowo-Mostowych „Ostrada” Sp. z o.o. z siedzibą w Ostrołęce
Remak-Energomontaż S.A. z siedzibą w Warszawie
SUEZ
Syndyk Masy Upadłości Elektrobudowa S.A.
PI DEV SAL Holding
EXPRESSLOGIC J.T. CZAJKA Sp. j. z siedzibą w Siedlcach
Ruben sp. z o.o.
Peninsula Property sp. z o.o. z siedzibą w Warszawie
Polski Holding Rybny sp.z o.o. z siedzibą w Warszawie
VACO sp. z o.o. z siedzibą w Wrocławiu
Isotope Technologies Dresden
Kidi Communicaton Sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Elektrobudowa in initiating arbitration proceedings against Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN S.A., concerning the settlement of disputes in a contract for the design, delivery and construction by Elektrobudowa of a Metathesis Installation at the PKN Orlen’s production plant in central Poland.
- Advising KVV Group Limited Liability Company in its seat in Kiev, Ukraine on a matter related to the enforcement of a Latvian arbitration award in Poland, which is a cross-border legal, with the potential for setting arbitration for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards in Poland.
- Advising Przedsiębiorstwo Robót Drogowo-Mostowych ‘Ostrada’ Sp. z o.o., which faced contract terminations by the county and demands for contractual penalties exceeding PLN 12m due to alleged delays in construction work.
Wolf Theiss
Wolf Theiss is well equipped to handle both domestic and international arbitrations surrounding commercial and investment matters. Co-managing partner Peter Daszkowski chairs the team with expertise in arbitration and litigation proceedings; for him, corporate, construction, and commercial disputes are areas of strength. Restructuring, insolvency, and real estate-related disputes are key areas of activity for Joanna Gąsowski, while Marcin Rudnik is strong in IP and competition disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Peter Daszkowski
Autres avocats clés:
Joanna Gąsowski; Marcin Rudnik; Olga Gerlich; Dariusz Kiełb
Les références
‘They are a very strong and intelligent team. They work well together.’
‘Marcin Rudnik has a good eye for the big picture and the goal that needs to be achieved.’
‘Jonna Gąsowski is very thorough and keeps the deadlines in check.’
Principaux dossiers
Deloitte Legal, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k.
Marek Gizicki now solely heads up the litigation and arbitration practice at Deloitte Legal, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k. following the departure of Patrycja Bolimowska in October 2024 for an in-house position. The group coordinates with the firm’s tax practice in order to provide clients with a broad offering. Injunction proceedings are a core focus for the practice, and it is especially active in the hospitality industry.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marek Gizicki
Les références
‘Team members are very responsive, responding quickly to customer questions and requests. They are able to handle the case comprehensively, in all its legal aspects. The team members supported our clients throughout the proceedings, adapting the litigation strategy to the actions of the other side and to any change in the situation.’
‘We are supported by a team of lawyers, the core of which remained unchanged over a couple-of-years period, which makes the cooperation a lot easier since the team is always up-to-date with the history of particular issues under discussion and we are able to plan future steps without wasting time for constant briefings.’
‘Deloitte Legal, Ostrowski, Gizicki sp.k. is one of the largest law firms operating in Poland with a very good reputation and recognisable brand. Cooperation with them is at a high level in terms of customer service. The lawyers of this corporation are people with high qualifications, professional experience in the legal industry, substantive preparation and excellent knowledge of Polish legal regulations.’
Principaux clients
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.
Auto Forum 2 sp. z o.o.
Immobilière Corsaire SARL
BMW Financial Services Polska sp. z o.o.
HAG Asset Management sp. z o.o.
Ronson Development Management sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. in a dispute arising from an IT system implementation contract.
- Representating Ronson Development Management sp. z o.o. in complex real estate disputes.
- Representating BMW Financial Services sp. z o.o. in complex disputes concerning leased vehicles, arising from the imposition of sanctions on lessees in Poland.
Doktór Jerszynski Pietras Adwokaci i Radcowie Prawni Spólka
Doktór Jerszynski Pietras Adwokaci i Radcowie Prawni Spólka‘s litigation department boasts a wide-ranging practice, representing clients in disputes arising from financial instruments, agency agreements and fraudulent asset conveyance, as well as consumer disputes. Complex asset recovery disputes are also a key feature of the practice. Corporate and M&A practice head Łukasz Doktor jointly leads the team alongside Gracjan Pietras, who also spearheads the firm’s TMT group; they are praised for providing ‘full ranging and high-quality legal advice’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gracjan Pietras; Łukasz Doktór
Autres avocats clés:
Agata Durczyńska; Maciej Rzepka; Marcin Liszka; Katarzyna Jaworska
Les références
‘Above-average knowledge of the banking business, high responsiveness, cooperation with them gives a great sense of comfort and security.’
‘Gracjan Pietras – always ready to help solve problems quickly and effectively.’
‘Łukasz Doktór – perfectly combines knowledge of law with knowledge of business, effectively handles even the most difficult cases.’
Principaux dossiers
- Representing one a Polish bank in a significant multi-million dispute against a logistics and transportation services provider.
- Acting as legal representatives for Bank Millennium S.A. in a diverse range of cases involving the bank’s former agents.
- Representing a Polish bank, and in certain instances, its subsidiary, a brokerage house, in several consumer cases where they stand as defendants.
Dubois i Wspólnicy Kancelaria Adwokacko-Radcowska sp. J.
Dubois i Wspólnicy Kancelaria Adwokacko-Radcowska sp. J.‘s dispute resolution team often represents clients from the food, mining, entertainment, and finance industries in their disputes. Key names to note at the firm include founding partner and economic criminal law expert Jacek Dubois; Elżbieta Kosińska-Kozak, who advises corporate clients and public institutions; Elżbieta Buczek, who heads up the administrative and tax law departments; and Szymon Chmielewski, who chairs the economic law practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jacek Dubois; Elżbieta Kosińska-Kozak; Elżbieta Buczek
Autres avocats clés:
Szymon Chmielewski; Marcin Bąk; Agata Plichta-Trzonkowska
Les références
‘The firm has a very cooperative team. Each partner and associate that I have had contact with seemed to complement the team perfectly, and it was clearly visible that they knew when to delegate specialised work, and take advice from their coworkers. ’
‘I’ve had great experiences with all individuals working in this firm. Their empathy and commitment were outstanding, even coming from associates that had to fill in just for one court date. Two individuals that stand out are Agata Plichta and Zuzanna Miąsko, who provided the best legal care that I could ever hope for.’
‘I have been cooperating with Dubois i Wspólnicy for over 10 years now. In this time we managed to deal with several industrial property cases for our client, where the Dubois i Wspólnicy team supported me in the procedural matters.’
Principaux clients
Sejm Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej
Grzegorz Ślak
Saber Sp. z o. o.
Apollo Electronics sp. z o. o.
Explosion Club sp. z o. o. sp. k.
Mostostal Spółka Akcyjna
Vervis sp. z o.o.
Bio-Grain sp. z o. o.
Trade Office sp. z o.o.
Kadro sp. z o. o
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Sejm Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (The Polish Parliament) on the investigative commission set up by the Polish Parliament to find out who is responsible for the misappropriation of public funds.
- Representing Saber Sp. z o. o. in a multifaceted administrative court case (20 separate proceedings) regarding exclusion from EU funding for construction of fibre optic networks.
- Representing Verwis Sp. z o. o. in a case that concerns a claim to determine legal relationship and payment against Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A., a state-owned monopolist, the owner of a voltage grid in Poland.
Kacprzak
Kacprzak is experienced in handling multi-party, cross-jurisdictional corporate litigation, in addition to domestic cases before local courts. The multilingual practice boasts a wealth of knowledge in the shipbuilding, transport, construction, insurance, healthcare and energy sectors. Practice head Marek Kacprzak has notable expertise in contentious mandates surrounding state entities, and infrastructure and shipbuilding projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marek Kacprzak
Autres avocats clés:
Sylwia Kacprzak
Les références
‘Good German language skills, as well as a good understanding of German law and, thus, a go-to boutique for German clients. Very professional and responsive.’
‘Marek Kacprzak is a very responsive, strong litigator who has a good sense of strategy.’
‘The colleagues have a highly professional attitude and can quickly familiarise themselves with complex issues involving transport law. It helps that they can answer matters for clients from Germany in German and only provide English answers in exceptional cases. The work is precise, fast and goal-oriented.’
Principaux clients
Flexopack Polska Sp. z o.o.
Flexopack SA
Europrojekt Gdańsk S.A.
Kravag-Logistic Versicherungs-AG
HDI Global SE
Felbermayr Deutschland GmbH
Zollner Verwaltung GmbH
CT Logistics GmbH
Solor Bioenergy Polska S.A.
Allianz Versicherungs AG
Legacy S.R.O.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Europrojekt Gdańsk S.A. in litigation commenced by the State of Poland against all members of the trust.
- Representing BigLift Shipping B.V. in pursuing their claims against the Polish company Vistal Gdynia S.A., resulting from the breach of a charter party, pursuant to which BigLift Shipping B.V. was supposed to carry out a maritime transport of two ship unloading cranes manufactured by Vistal Gdynia S.A.
- Representing COPERNICUS Podmiot Lecznicy Sp. z o.o. in an ongoing dispute with a consortium of companies which, following a public tender, have entered into a contract for the cleaning and disinfection of the premises and other related services at the COPERNICUS sites.
MJH Moskwa, Jarmul, Haladyj i Partnerzy – Adwokaci i Radcowie Prawni sp. p.
MJH Moskwa, Jarmul, Haladyj i Partnerzy – Adwokaci i Radcowie Prawni sp. p. is a go-to practice for clients seeking representation in their commercial disputes, as well as litigation surrounding construction and corporate issues, and damages disputes. Paweł Moskwa and Krzysztof Haładyj co-head the practice, and they are praised as ‘specialists with extensive experience and business intuition’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paweł Moskwa; Krzysztof Haładyj
Autres avocats clés:
Katarzyna Czech; Adam Gąsiorowski
Les références
‘Meticulously prepare for the trial. They work thoroughly. Reliably analyse a difficult construction project.’
‘We cooperate with Katarzyna Czech, who is hard-working and can easily clarify any legal issues. She is reliable and timely in her work.’
‘The law firm’s practice is unique due to the fact that it has a great team – especially Katarzyna Czech, who creates good relationships with clients and solves their problems quickly and innovatively.’
Principaux clients
GI Group Poland S.A.
The Capital City of Warsaw
Empik S.A.
Dr. Gerard sp. z o.o.
Polmed S.A.
Grupa Flukar S.A.
Durnont Eneterprises Limited
Going sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented a public company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, GI Group Poland S.A., in five disputes between the company and its minority shareholders regarding, inter alia, Initial Public Offerings of new shares with a total value of PLN 133m.
- Represented a retailer in Poland Empik S.A. in a dispute with the owner of one a shopping centre in Warsaw regarding contractual provisions on commercialisation of the said centre.
- Advised Durnont Enterprises Limited, in cooperation with their British counsels, on a EUR 100m multi-jurisdictional, multithreaded fraud claim raised before the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, in respect of claims governed by Polish law.
Olesinski & Wspolnicy
Olesinski & Wspolnicy represents clients in disputes spanning the IT, e-commerce, construction and real estate sectors, and it has expertise in cases surrounding IP and corporate issues. Anna Chrobot now leads the team alongsideMateusz Kisiela following previous co-head Wojciech Jarosiński‘s departure to Peak Legal Grodziewicz, Jarosiński, Olszewska, Podogrodzka - Maruszkin sp. k. in May 2024 alongside Michał Grodziewicz and Ewa Podogrodzka-Maruszkin.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anna Chrobot; Mateusz Kisiela
Autres avocats clés:
Paweł Bury; Kamila Wojtanowska
Les références
‘The experts from OW have a lot of knowledge and experience, which is why they can easily advise us in complex and difficult legal disputes.’
‘Our dispute is very complicated – only thanks to the knowledge of advisors from OW we managed to take a number of unusual legal measures before the court in our case.’
‘OW has been serving our company for years and we knew they could help us with this legal problem too. Experts from OW take very good care of the client. They are always able to advise on a given matter and indicate the potential advantages and disadvantages of a given solution.’
Principaux clients
Q4Net Sp. z o.o.
Horex A. i E. Horoszkiewicz spółka jawna
DCG Centrum Medyczne sp. z o.o.
Dalitey Properties Ltd.
Kaczmarski Inkasso Małgorzata Kaczmarski
Osadkowski S.A.
Lubawa S.A.
GKN Driveline Polska Sp. z o.o.
Garant -Filter GmbH
AKS Precision Ball Polska sp. z o.o.
Diamentum Office Sp. z o.o.
Atlas Ward Polska Sp. z o.o.
Selena S.A.
Maco Productions Polonia Sp. z o.o.
Whirlpool Company Polska Sp. z o.o.
Tristone Flowtech Poland Sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising one of Poland’s voivodeship in a dispute with one of the largest rail carriers over a payment of nearly over EUR 12m.
- Representing an Israeli client in a dispute over the repayment of a EUR 5m loan granted for a major property development project.
- Represented a client in obtaining a favourable court settlement for a dispute in the IT industry worth EUR 6m.
Peak Legal Grodziewicz, Jarosiński, Olszewska, Podogrodzka - Maruszkin sp. k.
Wojciech Jarosiński, Ewa Podogrodzka-Maruszkin, and Michał Grodziewicz established Peak Legal Grodziewicz, Jarosiński, Olszewska, Podogrodzka - Maruszkin sp. k. in May 2024, and the dispute resolution practice is well equipped to represent clients in arbitration and litigation proceedings. This offering includes support with complex contract, IT-related, post-M&A, IP infringement and construction and public procurement-linked disputes. The team’s client roster is composed of large IT companies, state-owned enterprises, companies within regulated industries and private companies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wojciech Jarosiński; Ewa Podogrodzka-Maruszkin; Michał Grodziewicz
Autres avocats clés:
Agnieszka Branicka; Julia Wyszyńska-Karłoska
Les références
‘Peak Legal Grodziewicz, Jarosinski, Olszewska, Podogrodzka – Maruszkin sp. k. is a boutique law firm composed of highly experienced lawyers, who were key figures in other prominent law firms in the past. I had the opportunity to work with them on one of my cases. They handled the matter comprehensively, swiftly, and most importantly, effectively – the case never reached court, and the opposing party ceased their aggressive actions.’
‘Wojciech Jarosiński was very straightforward, promptly providing an update on the case based on his analysis, outlining the strategy, potential risks and costs.’
‘Peak Legal Grodziewicz, Jarosinski, Olszewska, Podogrodzka – Maruszkin sp. k. has proven to be an exemplary partner in navigating the complexities of dispute resolution. Their exceptional performance in managing several disputes for us has consistently demonstrated their profound expertise and unwavering professionalism.’
Principaux dossiers
Sadkowski I Wspólnicy
Capital markets and financial market-related disputes are a key focus for the litigation department at Sadkowski I Wspólnicy, which is well equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration proceedings surrounding negotiations and interim injunctions. Disputes arising from real estate projects and commercial contracts also constitute areas of expertise for the team. Mariusz Kowolik sits at the helm of the department.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mariusz Kowolik
Autres avocats clés:
Damian Wasik; Katarzyna Samburska-Bęben
Les références
‘Mariusz Kowolik is an individual with an exceptional wide range of ideas for solving the requested task. Perfect with supporting negotiations. Always speaking with respect to opponent but with perfect sense of their feeling. Makes a good atmosphere during the meeting and high ability to reduce the tension during the meeting.’
‘Sadkowscy i Wspólnicy stand out by deeply understanding business clients’ needs, being not just lawyers but also practicing businesspeople. This unique combination allows them to offer more pragmatic and strategic advice, creating added value that other firms may miss. Their business experience sharpens their legal counsel, aligning it closely with clients’ goals.’
‘What truly sets the individuals at Sadkowscy i Wspólnicy apart is their creativity, focus on client needs, and genuine engagement. They go beyond just providing legal services—they invest themselves fully in understanding the client’s business and delivering tailored solutions. This commitment, combined with their innovative thinking, makes them stand out from competitors.’
Principaux clients
KANWOD Wiesław Tarczyński
EUSA Consulting s.r.o.
WARS S.A.
AGMET sp. z o.o.
IPAK spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością z siedzibą w Opolu
Quercus TFI S.A.
Grzegorz Wydmanski 77 Aviation
Principaux dossiers
- Represented KANWOD Wieslaw Tarczynski in a court dispute against a general contractor.
- Rrepresenting IPAK Sp. z o.o. in litigation against one of the world’s largest printing machine manufacturers.
SMM Legal
For the dispute resolution team at SMM Legal, the energy, manufacturing, telecoms and public sectors are key areas of activity. Key senior members of the team include Przemysław Maciak, who has experience in large pharmaceutical cases, managing partner Aleksander Czech, who sits at the helm of the firm’s corporate restructuring group, intellectual property competition law specialist Rafał Sikorski, and Damian Michalski, who is active in construction disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Przemysław Maciak; Aleksander Czech
Autres avocats clés:
Rafał Sikorski; Damian Michalski; Zuzanna Skurniak
Les références
‘Professional team.’
Principaux clients
Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie
Recykl Organizacja Odzysku Spółka Akcyjna
Poznańskie Towarzystwo Budownictwa Społecznego
UWI Inwestycje S.A. Wołkowyska 3 sp.k.
„DTJ” sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie sp. z o.o. and FM Aldentro sp. z o.o. in a case against Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu Spółka Akcyjna for the payment of renumeration for services provided by the clients in connection with the building and maintenance of the Polish Pavilion for the purposes of the World Exhibition EXPO 2020 held in Dubai.
- Representing a tire recycling company which was sued by the owners of the adjacent property, seeking compensation alleging that dust generated from the client’s operations reduced their property values.
Sowisło Topolewski Kancelaria Adwokatów i Radców Prawnych S.K.A.
Sowisło Topolewski Kancelaria Adwokatów i Radców Prawnych S.K.A.‘s litigation department is also experienced in arbitration proceedings. Key areas of activity for the group include civil and commercial litigation, corporate disputes, public procurement proceedings, and labour and administrative law cases. It also handles white-collar crime. Przemysław Przerywacz sits at the helm of the practice and demonstrates ‘exceptional leadership and expertise in dispute resolution.’
Responsables de la pratique:
Przemysław Przerywacz
Autres avocats clés:
Małgorzata Łobocka-Szok; Michał Twardowski
Les références
‘The Sowisło Topolewski Law Firm stands out thanks to its ability to manage complex matters.’
‘While working with the Sowisło Topolewski Law Firm, I noticed that their employees stand out exceptional professionalism and commitment.’
‘Sowisło Topolewski Law Firm stands out for its effective teamwork and professional approach to every case.’
Principaux clients
Spółdzielnia Mieszkaniowa ‘Osiedle Młodych’ w Poznaniu
Marek Zawacki and other former special services officers
GN Jantaris Sp. z o.o. sp.k.
ZRUG Sp. z o.o.
Szkoła Języka Angielskiego i Niemieckiego Sp. z o.o. and a group of 24 customers
Villa Natura sp. z o.o.
Termy Maltańskie Sp. z o.o.
Solar Company S.A.
Eagle Sp. z o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing 29 buyers of a product (investment certificates of closed-end investment funds) in 9 disputes against the bank demanding compensation for damages exceeding EUR 1.7m.
- Representing the largest housing cooperative in Poznań (‘Osiedle Młodych’) which is seeking a court order by force, in which a declaration of will would be made establishing in its favour the right of perpetual usufruct to over 100 real estate properties.
- Representing a territorial self-government unit (county) in a dispute against the State (the State Treasury) over payment of over EUR 1.5m.
Taylor Wessing Poland
For the dispute resolution team at Taylor Wessing Poland, alternative dispute resolution methods are a key area of focus. The practice coordinates with the firm’s IP, corporate, employment, and regulatory teams to provide a well-rounded offering to clients. Managing partner and ‘excellent mediator’ Ewelina Stobiecka spearheads the practice, and she also co-founded and now coordinates the International Mediation Centre.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ewelina Stobiecka
Autres avocats clés:
Krystian Stanasiuk; Sebastian Morgała
Les références
‘Taylor Wessing has excellent specialists. Thanks to their excellent communication skills, every stage of the cooperation runs smoothly and transparently.’
‘The team acts with full involvement, offering comprehensive and professional legal support, as a result of which we trust them completely and we are full of admiration for the quality of their work.’
‘Ewelina Stobiecka is an extremely committed and reliable lawyer in her work, which means we can always count on her. Her efficiency, breadth of experience and very good business acumen enable to precisely tailor legal solutions to our needs, providing real support in achieving our business objectives.’
Principaux clients
Illustratus Sàrl
Bystronic
Villeroy & Boch
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a leading leasing company on a dispute over the purchase of commercial units in a luxury development.
- Advised a client on a complex vehicle possession infringement case, combining litigation elements in two jurisdictions.
- Represented a client successfully in a dispute with its former auditor over non-performance of services.
Tomczykowski Tomczykowska
The dispute resolution practice at Tomczykowski Tomczykowska is now led by Marta Mackiewicz, who joined the team from Rymarz Zdort Maruta in April 2024, alongside associate Monika Dynowska-Papros, who joined in the summer. Mackiewicz is praised for her ‘extremely high level of knowledge’, and she boasts expertise in arbitration and litigation proceedings, representing clients from the infrastructure, IT, energy, banking, and insurance industries. Previous practice head Michał Skrzypek left in May 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marta Mackiewicz
Autres avocats clés:
Monika Dynowska-Papros; Ida Kierzynka-Śledź
Les références
‘The availability of legal advisers, their commitment, competence, work dynamics and – most importantly – effectiveness deserve special mention. Communication and honesty in settlements also distinguish this law firm from the competition.’
‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their exceptional availability, strong commitment and high level of competence. Their work dynamics are impressive, consistently demonstrating an efficient and organised approach to every task. However, what truly differentiates them from competitors is their effectiveness in delivering results.’
‘I have valued their open communication and honesty, particularly when it comes to financial settlements, ensuring transparency at all stages. This law firm’s ability to maintain clarity in all interactions is a major distinguishing factor. Specific stand-out partners and associates have consistently displayed these traits, contributing to the overall success of our collaboration.’
Principaux clients
Polski Bank Spółdzielczy w Poznaniu
DeCare Group Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością
BIO BERRY Sp. z o.o.
COMCERT S.A.
PAAN CAPITAL
Principaux dossiers
- Advised PBS (Polski Bank Spółdzielczy) on disputes and settlements with borrowers secured by mortgages up to several mln PLN.
- Advised Bio Berry on technology installation contract enforcement, collateralised by the bill of exchange.
- Advised PAAN CAPITAL and affiliated companies on the conclusion of a settlement in connection with a property sale.