Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 3
About
Provided by Łaszczuk & Partners
Since 1989, Łaszczuk & Partners has been advising domestic and international clients in complex high-profile arbitrations and commercial litigations.
Key areas of specialisation:
- commercial arbitration
- investment arbitration
- post-arbitration litigation
- commercial litigation, including proceedings before the Supreme Court of Poland
- aviation law, including airline liability for delayed or recalled flights
- white-collar crime, including frauds and cybersecurity issues
- construction and infrastructure disputes (eg. over payment for construction work, liability for defects, delay in project completion)
- administrative proceedings
- M&A disputes
- insurance disputes
- employment disputes
- IP disputes
Examples of work:
- co-counselling in investment arbitration against the Poland by an investor with regard to change in legislation
- counselling in a dispute over delay in completion of construction of a ring road in a city in Poland
- counselling in an international ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules seated in New Delhi, India, regarding a joint venture agreement between a Polish and an Indian company
- counselling in an ICC arbitration concerning put option regarding shares in a real estate development company with the amount in dispute exceeding EUR 100 million
- counselling in over EUR 90 million arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce concerning validity of a call option regarding a heat and power plant and call option price mechanism
Chambers Review
Łaszczuk & Partners has a well-established disputes team reputed for its activity in domestic and international arbitration cases, with experience in investment arbitration. The team members additionally have an impressive track record in acting as arbitrators. The law firm often represents clients in corporate and post-M&A disputes, unfair competition cases and construction-related claims. The team also frequently acts for clients from the transportation, construction and food production sectors.
Strengths
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"The team dealt with cross-border elements very effectively, including the communication with third parties and analysis of the foreign laws."
"We have chosen the firm because of the reputation of Justyna and Maciej as experts in international disputes."
"The matter is complex and difficult, but we see that our position in the dispute is improving, thanks to the hard work of the entire team and their proactive approach."
"The team dealt with cross-border elements very effectively, including the communication with third parties and analysis of the foreign laws."
"We have chosen the firm because of the reputation of Justyna and Maciej as experts in international disputes."
"The matter is complex and difficult, but we see that our position in the dispute is improving, thanks to the hard work of the entire team and their proactive approach."
Notable Practitioners
Maciej Łaszczuk is very proficient in acting as an arbitrator.
Justyna Szpara is highly adept at representing clients in international commercial arbitration proceedings as counsel. She is also well versed in acting as an arbitrator.
"Justyna is definitively one of the best arbitration experts in Poland."
"We appreciate Justyna's strategic skills."
"She's very experienced, effective and helpful."
Ranked Lawyers at
Łaszczuk & Partners
Poland
Members
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Andrzej Maciejewski
Jan Ciaptacz
Jan Rysiński
Head of Department
Krzysztof Riedl
Marek Korcz
Patrycja Piotrowska
Clients
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Austrian Arlines
Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A
CEDROB S.A.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Emirates Airlines
Mostostal Puławy S.A.
Safran Vectronix AG
Swiss
Unibep SA
VKR Holding / VELUX
Industries
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Aviation
Construction
Food
Infrastructure
Insurance
Manufacturing
Shipping
Technology
Telecommunications
Transport