Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak
Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak boasts a team of the ‘best litigators in the market’ who are highly experienced in large-scale, complex, and precedent-setting cases. The practice is well versed in representing clients before domestic and international arbitration tribunals, as well as European and local courts. Investment treaty disputes are a core area of expertise for the department, in addition to infrastructure and construction disputes, and post-M&A and shareholder disputes. ’Very intelligent and experienced partner’ Rafał Waszkiewicz heads up the department, and co-founding partner Stanisław Sołtysiński is a key arbitrator in the team. Katarzyna Paczuska-Tokarska is another active member, particularly in terms of infrastructure disputes concerning state-owned companies and construction disputes governed by FIDIC rules. Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak is also noted.
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‘Great forensic experience, very responsive, and good in litigation in state courts.'
'Very strong team of associates and partners. Every interaction is seamless and easy. Excellent client service.’
‘Rafał Waszkiewicz is a very intelligent and experienced partner. He is a great leader who has always advised us wisely.'
- 'Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak is a brilliant lawyer who is meticulous and hardworking.'
‘SK&S lawyers are highly qualified and experienced in dispute resolution, including arbitration and corporate disputes. They are very responsive, business-oriented and proactive. They are capable of handling the most complicated disputes and are some of the best litigators in Poland.’
‘I work with Jacek Siński, Jakub Urbanowicz, and Mateusz Irmiński. I do appreciate their exceptional knowledge and experience in dispute resolution, their business-oriented and proactive approach, engagement and responsiveness.’
‘Best litigators in the market.’
‘Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak is exceptional. Consistently excellent and thoughtful advice. Continually impressed by how our complex and large cases are managed to such a high standard.'
Key clients
- MasterCard Europe S.A.
- Nokia
- Mariusz Świtalski and the Sowiniec Group
- Instritut Straumann
- Compax Software Development GmbH
- Wechta Inwestycje sp. z o.o.
- Goodyear Group - Firma Oponiarska Dębica S.A.
- Zalando Logistics Operations Polska
- MOSTOSTAL WARSZAWA
- Jeronimo Martins Polska S.A.
- Cyfrowy Polsat S.A.
- TVN S.A.
Work highlights
- Defended Mastercard in a number of private enforcement cases.
- Represented Zalando Logistics Operations Polska sp. z o.o. in a dispute with Werta sp. z o.o. concerning mutual claims of the parties regarding the performance of a construction works contract concluded between Zalando, as the investor, and Werta, as the contractor.
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Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak
Partner at Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak. Specializes in proceedings conducted before the common courts and arbitration courts in the field of civil law, including disputes concerning the implementation of large construction investments and commercial law. He advises in bankruptcy proceedings and administrative proceedings, including proceedings before administrative courts.
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Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak
Partner at Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak. Specializes in litigation, including proceedings before administrative courts.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rafał Waszkiewicz