At Kochanski & Partners, key names in the dispute resolution space include Markiyan Malskyy, head of the Ukrainian desk; 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.
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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.’
Key clients
- Comas Costruzione Macchine Speziali SpA
- The Polish Electricity Transmission System Operator
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.