Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
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About
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
SK&S has had a litigation practice almost from the moment the firm was incorporated. At present, our Litigation and Arbitration practice group is the largest and one of the best in Poland.
We are experts in winning hard and precedent cases. We advise clients in crisis situations and in those where a dispute has already emerged, promoting amicable solutions. Where a dispute is inevitable, we represent clients before common and administrative courts, Polish and international arbitral tribunals and before European courts. We are engaged in several hundred court and arbitration cases each year.
Our objective is always to secure a win for our clients within a reasonable timeframe. It gives us great satisfaction when a case leads to a precedent judgment that provides some order to practices in the marketplace, as was the case with Supreme Court judgments on the FIDIC contracts, on industrial designs and Community trademarks. Sometimes a winning case happens when the conflict ends before briefs are filed; this is the case when the litigation strategy we have elaborated together with the client discourages the opponent from escalating the dispute.
Our lawyers not only specialize in the law of procedure. We have expanded our expertise in civil and commercial law, and also seek to understand the technical and practical aspects of what our clients do. We suggest solutions and we openly discuss the risks we identify.
Chambers Review
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak offers a highly respected practice group that advises on the full spectrum of dispute resolution matters. The law firm is particularly active in litigation relating to the construction and infrastructure sectors, in addition to general commercial disputes. The team is also active in international arbitration. The law firm is reputed for its white-collar crime expertise, assisting clients facing criminal investigations and proceedings, compliance implementation and liability advice.
Work Highlights
- Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak represented the majority shareholders of the ASM Group in a dispute with a minority shareholder relating to voting rights.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are able to provide support on any difficult matters we might have."
"Their advice takes the perspective of a commercially-oriented company when finding the best way to proceed."
"The team at SKS are highly skilled in developing litigation strategies."
"They give very targeted and specific advice. They provide practical advice."
"The lawyers have proven many times to have a very good understanding of the local legal framework."
"They are able to provide support on any difficult matters we might have."
"Their advice takes the perspective of a commercially-oriented company when finding the best way to proceed."
"The team at SKS are highly skilled in developing litigation strategies."
"They give very targeted and specific advice. They provide practical advice."
"The lawyers have proven many times to have a very good understanding of the local legal framework."
Notable Practitioners
Andrzej Szlęzak upholds his strong reputation as an arbitrator in Poland as well as internationally.
Senior practitioner Dariusz Skuza is highly respected in the Polish legal market for his long-established track record in litigation.
"Mr Skuza has huge expertise."
Senior practitioner Stanisław Sołtysiński is an outstanding name in the Warsaw legal market, best recognised for his work in resolving complex disputes, including acting as an arbitrator.
"He is the legend and the master. We do not work with the professor directly very often, but we get his support when needed."
Tomasz Konopka boasts an excellent track record within the white-collar crime practice, offering support to clients from a variety of sectors. He handles the full spectrum of white-collar crime matters, ranging from criminal investigations to cybercrime cases.
"He has lots of experience in investigations and criminal law and has a very practical approach."
"It is so helpful to have complex matters translated by Tomasz into concise findings and recommendations on what to do on a commercial level."
"He has legal intuition. He is able to analyse problems perfectly and recommend appropriate solutions."
Rafał Waszkiewicz offers support to clients on construction and infrastructure disputes, often in regard to matters relating to roads and highways.
"Rafal has a long-term view of litigation."
Jacek Siński frequently assists clients with commercial disputes, predominantly acting on cases with retail elements. Siński also advises on post-M&A disputes.
Ranked Lawyers at
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Poland
Members
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak
Anna Tujakowska
Arkadiusz Wójtowicz
Barnaba Skibniewski
Bartosz Pyzder
Jakub Urbanowicz
Julia Balas
Justyna Kucia
Karolina Chrószcz
Katarzyna Paczuska-Tokarska
Krzysztof Misarko
Maciej Zwoliński
Magdalena Kujawińska
Marcin Słota
Mateusz Irmiński
Michał Godlewski
Michał Obłoza
Michał Wach
Michał Wiewióra
Head of Department
Robert Gawałkiewicz
Róża Stępień
Tomasz Stadnik
Wiktor Iwański
Clients
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Budimex
Comarch
ELTEL Networks Telecom
Ferrovial Agroman SA, Budimex SA, Estudio Lamela SLP
Juvel Ltd and Bithell Holdings
Pfeifer & Langen Poland
Polimex - Mostostal
Ventana Serra SpA
WAN