Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak
Client SatisfactionSoltysinski 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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Testimonials
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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.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Rafał Waszkiewicz
Soltysinski Kawecki & SzlezakNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rafał Waszkiewicz