FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Poland
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About
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
SK&S Fintech team combines transaction work (project finance, real estate and company acquisitions, debt restructuring), with the provision of regulatory advice (including advice on the whole range of regulated financial institutions and the acquisition of banks), and general and specialist advice, as well as representing clients in proceedings before banking and financial supervisory authorities. A thorough understanding of the regulatory environment helps us to provide counsel on transactions and contracts, and knowing the business reality, we are well equipped to communicate with the supervisory authorities.
Financial regulation
We are one of the few law firms with a specialized team dedicated to financial services and financial institutions regulatory matters. We advise on a full range of matters of banking activity, leasing, lending, investment, insurance, and payment services, based on national and European regulations (including CRR, MiFID/MiFIR, AIFMD, UCITS, BMR, CSDR and EBA guidelines). For years, we have dealt with complex regulatory projects and proceedings before the PFSA and the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection.
Project Finance
Our experienced team provides comprehensive legal assistance in all types of domestic and international financing transactions, in practically every sector of the economy. We help clients structure transactions and prepare and negotiate the transaction documentation. We also assist them with restructuring projects.
Chambers Review
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak has a market-leading FinTech regulatory practice. Its lawyers are particularly strong on payments law matters, including open banking, 'buy now, pay later' products and digital payments. The team regularly advises on PSD2 compliance and related matters.
Work Highlights
- Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak advised PayPo on various legal and regulatory matters relating to a buy now, pay later payments card.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"SKS consists of experienced lawyers with deep expertise in financial law, consumer credit, payment services and related areas. The team handles complex legal issues effectively."
"The SKS team distinguishes itself through its comprehensive expertise, proactive compliance strategies, effective risk management, strong client relationships and extensive experience."
"SKS has a very strong team led by lawyers with great theoretical and practical knowledge."
"The firm is well versed in the latest market trends, including various types of innovative services or payment instruments."
"SKS provides near-instant responses from a highly proactive team."
"SKS consists of experienced lawyers with deep expertise in financial law, consumer credit, payment services and related areas. The team handles complex legal issues effectively."
"The SKS team distinguishes itself through its comprehensive expertise, proactive compliance strategies, effective risk management, strong client relationships and extensive experience."
"SKS has a very strong team led by lawyers with great theoretical and practical knowledge."
"The firm is well versed in the latest market trends, including various types of innovative services or payment instruments."
"SKS provides near-instant responses from a highly proactive team."
Notable Practitioners
Wojciech Iwanski is a partner in SKS's financial regulatory practice. His primary focus is on payments law. He has assisted Polish banks with the implementation of open banking, as well as advising the Polish Bank Association on the development of industry guidelines.
"Wojciech has very broad and in-depth knowledge. He is also prompt and always available."
"Wojciech is one of the best advisers in his field. Even in the most complex cases, he presents understandable legal opinions and business-friendly recommendations."
"Wojciech is a real leader, especially in banking law."
Marcin Olechowski is an experienced practitioner who leads on notable mandates relating to payment services, most often for major card issuers and Polish banks. He is highlighted for his strong reputation on banking matters.
"Marcin Olechowski has extremely broad experience in basically all aspects of financial advice."
Mateusz Blocher is knowledgeable on payments services issues. He often advises financial institutions on regulatory compliance.
"When it comes to payments, Mateusz knows everything."
"Mateusz has very profound knowledge and experience. He has a deep understanding of banking services, especially in the context of payment services, consumer credit and consumer protection."
"Mateusz is one of a kind. He possesses extensive knowledge and he communicates clearly and effectively."
Ranked Individuals at
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Poland
Members
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Clients
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Alior Bank
Allegro Pay
BFF Bank S.p.A.
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego S.A.
Bank Millennium
Bank Pocztowy
EVO Payments
Fundacja Rozwoju Rynku Finansowego
Mastercard Europe
MerXu sp. z o.o.
Microsoft
Nest Bank
PayPo
Wonga.pl
Wood & Company Financial Services
Związek Banków Polskich (The Polish Bank Association)
Industries
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Banking
Financial sector
IT
Marketplaces
Payment market