Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 4
About
Provided by SPCG Studnicki Płeszka Ćwiąkalski Górski
One of the core operations of SPCG consists in legal advice and representation in legal disputes. The SPCG lawyers have extensive experience in legal representation in all types of civil and criminal proceedings before common courts of law, the Supreme Court and arbitration courts. Throughout over thirty years we have been successful in countless litigations and arbitration disputes.
In particular, we specialise in:
- companies law disputes (corporate disputes);
- civil law disputes, including disputes related to the performance of all types of agreements (including commercial agreements, construction investment agreements, real estate agreements) as well as disputes regarding illegal acts;
- in almost all types of disputes under criminal law;
- unfair competition disputes;
- competition and consumer protection disputes;
- intellectual and industrial property protection disputes;
- labor law disputes;
- disputes regarding all types of damages (among others due to non-performance of contracts, improper performance of contracts, contractual penalties, torts with particular reference to medical malpractice);
- disputes arising from a breach of trade secret;
- representation of management board members in compensation proceedings for performing their functions or duties.
SPCG provides comprehensive services in the scope of resolution of disputes through legal proceedings and during pre-litigation stages, advising on and participating in mediation and settlements.
Chambers Review
SPCG Studnicki Płeszka Ćwiąkalski Górski is a sizeable law firm assisting clients with a range of contentious matters, stretching from IP to property rights claims to competition disputes, in addition to general commercial litigation. The team is active across a range of industry sectors including construction, banking, energy, manufacturing and retail. The law firm handles arbitration proceedings, representing clients before the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce. The team benefits from a network of regional offices in Katowice and Wrocław in addition to a head office in Kraków and a presence in Warsaw.
Work Highlights
- SPCG represented companies of Wind Invest Group in a dispute relating to the termination of long-term sales and purchase agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"SPCG do not take long to become familiar with the understanding of very complex evidence. They efficiently and quickly prepare substantive pleadings."
"They combine legal knowledge with business knowledge by outlining options for proceeding in advance and analysing risks."
"They perfectly recognise the broader commercial context in which legal advice is sought and are able to provide effective solutions that align with a client's commercial objectives."
"SPCG do not take long to become familiar with the understanding of very complex evidence. They efficiently and quickly prepare substantive pleadings."
"They combine legal knowledge with business knowledge by outlining options for proceeding in advance and analysing risks."
"They perfectly recognise the broader commercial context in which legal advice is sought and are able to provide effective solutions that align with a client's commercial objectives."
Notable Practitioners
Senior practitioner Zbigniew Ćwiąkalski is a highly established white-collar crime practitioner with great expertise in handling criminal defence cases. Ćwiąkalski is also a well-known academic.
Ranked Lawyers at
SPCG Studnicki Płeszka Ćwiąkalski Górski
Poland
Members
Provided by SPCG Studnicki Płeszka Ćwiąkalski Górski
Agnieszka Soja
Artur Zapała
Jakub Górski
Krystian Radłowski
Head of Department
Paweł Węc
Piotr Kamiński
Sławomir Dudzik
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by SPCG Studnicki Płeszka Ćwiąkalski Górski
Banks
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Renewable Energy Sources
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation