Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 3
Contact number
+48 22 445 3100About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
The focus areas of Baker McKenzie´s Warsaw dispute resolution practice are:
- Insurance and financial institutions litigation/arbitration
- Construction and infrastructure disputes
- International arbitration proceedings (regardless of the jurisdiction)
- Corporate litigation/arbitration
- Compliance and internal investigations
- Consumer litigation (including group actions)
Since Łukasz Hejmej and Sebastian Pabian have joined the team we have a great portfolio of financial institutions clients – banks as well as insurers (such as AEGON Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie S.A., AIG Europe Limited Sp. z o.o. Branch in Poland, PKO Leasing S.A., Chubb European Group Limited Branch in Poland, Getin Noble Bank S.A., TUiR Allianz Polska S.A.).
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie's disputes team moves up in the rankings due to strong market support. The group is best known for handling disputes in the financial services sector, including insurance. The law firm is visible in infrastructure and project-related disputes. The team represents clients in international arbitration matters. The law firm is also visible in general commercial litigation.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie represented TUiR Allianz Polska against Optigis claiming alleged loss sustained due to actions of the former CEO of Optigis valued at PLN30 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are available as needed and very responsive. They are also able to prioritise."
"The team got into the matter and each detail of the case very deeply. They also demonstrated deep knowledge of the law and the proceedings."
"They perfectly recognise the broader commercial context in which their legal advice is sought and are able to provide effective solutions that align with our commercial objectives."
"They avoid too many words and complex language."
"They are available as needed and very responsive. They are also able to prioritise."
"The team got into the matter and each detail of the case very deeply. They also demonstrated deep knowledge of the law and the proceedings."
"They perfectly recognise the broader commercial context in which their legal advice is sought and are able to provide effective solutions that align with our commercial objectives."
"They avoid too many words and complex language."
Notable Practitioners
Paweł Samborski moves up in the rankings due to strong market support. He is recognised for representing clients in construction and infrastructure disputes.
"He is very reliable."
"He immediately understands the needs of our company and always provides precise and timely opinions."
"He has excellent communication skills. I always have the feeling of common understanding even in the most sophisticated matters."
Łukasz Hejmej enters the rankings due to strong market support. He has considerable experience in handling arbitration proceedings as well as commercial disputes.
"He is pragmatic and open-minded."