At Kochanski & Partners, key names in the dispute resolution space include Witold Głuchowski, who leads the litigation practice; Mateusz Ostrowski, chair of the media litigation department; and Weronika Magdziak-Śliwa, who jointly heads up the banking litigation practice alongside Tomasz Leśko. The practice is active in disputes involving commercial and civil law, as well as media-related concerns. Previous head Marek Jeżewski joined Eversheds Sutherland Poland June 2024, as did Magdalena Papiernik-Konig and Dominika Durchowska in July 2024. Andrzej Pałys also departed in the summer of 2024, and Michał König left for an in-house position in May 2024. Markiyan Malskyy departed in January 2025.
Testimonials
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‘Working with the dispute resolution practice team was truly exceptional.'
'The team is not only highly professional, but also open to implementing new approaches to achieve the most effective results for clients. This demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset, setting them apart.’
‘Excellent contact, extensive experience in both civil and criminal law, business-minded.’
‘Witold Głuchowski is recommended.'
Key clients
- Comas Costruzione Macchine Speziali SpA
- The Polish Electricity Transmission System Operator
- GKN Aerospace Services Limited
- Młyn Szadek
- Bei-Trans LLC
- LS Airport Services
- Svantek
- Clooney Foundation for Justice
- Green Investment S.A.
- CMI Maciej Uhl
- Pilatus
- PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.
- Peter and Joseph Kochanek
- Forteam Investment Limited
- Honwood Services Ltd.
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Ringier Axel Springer Poland
- Savills
- Bank BPH S.A.
- Bank Millennium S.A.
- Bank PKO BP
- Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A.
- Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
- Greń sp. j.
Work highlights
- Defending Ringier Axel Springer Poland, the media and journalists, against baseless lawsuits and indictments aimed at stifling debate and public criticism.
- Representing Peter Kochanek and Joseph Kochanek in an investment arbitration case against the Republic of Poland under the Poland-US Treaty.
- Representing Bei-Trans LLC, a Ukrainian international logistics company in proceedings before the Polish courts for the enforcement and execution of an arbitration award issued by the International Commercial Arbitration Court in Kiev.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Witold Głuchowski, Mateusz Ostrowski, Tomasz Leśko, Weronika Magdziak-Śliwa, Piotr Kochański