Łukasz Hejmej
Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.The financial industry, as well as the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors, remain key focal points for the practice at Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k., which fields a ‘a highly specialised dispute resolution team’. The group has notable expertise in arbitration proceedings, post-M&A litigation, white-collar crime disputes and contentious insurance mandates. Managing partner Łukasz Hejmej steers the group with a particular focus on the liability of financial institutions. He is ably supported by Sebastian Pabian, who is strong in insurance and regulatory disputes. Paweł Samborski is another core member of the department with expertise in real estate-related disputes, as well as energy and construction.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent partners and associates that appear to be well tailored for specific cases. They have a mid-size practice that appears to fit the market well with a combination of the international brand and local touch and commercial terms.’
- 'I've had excellent cooperation with many of them, including recently Paweł Samborski and Łukasz Zbyszyński. They both exhibited high work ethic and a good sense of balance between the legal frameworks/requirements and the circumstances of their clients.’
‘A highly specialised dispute resolution team led by Paweł Samborski offers a sophisticated service in highly complex matters. Clear, concise, conclusive advice with no unnecessary fuss that wastes time and money. Highly recommended for complex disputes.’
‘Paweł Samborski offers honest, clear and concise advice. He never loses his strategic and global view of the dispute as if it were a game of chess. Highly recommended.'
- 'Łukasz Zbyszyński is a sure value for any dispute, no matter how complex it may be. He is very quick and efficient in understanding the issues at hand, thinks outside the box and is able to do what in my opinion is the most complex thing: to reflect the most complex issues in a simple and understandable way for the Court.'
‘I have worked against Baker in a dispute. They were very well-prepared.’
‘I have sat as an arbitrator with Alicja Szczęśniak. Alicja is a very diligent lawyer with attention to detail and the ability to stay on top of events.’
Key clients
- mBank S.A.
- PKO Bank Polski S.A.
- Raiffeisen Bank Polska S.A.
- Deutsche Bank Polska S.A.
- BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
- Polish Bank Association
- Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A.
- Energetický a průmyslový holding a.s.
- EP Resources PL S.A.
- EP Resources CZ a.s.
- Braindour Development Limited
- Kernel Holding S.A.
- Chubb European Group SE Branch in Poland
- Meliuz SA
- ERBUD S.A.
Work highlights
- Representing five major Polish banks - mBank S.A., PKO Bank Polski S.A., Raiffeisen Bank Polska S.A., Deutsche Bank Polska S.A., and BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. - in a series of disputes regarding mortgage loans indexed to the Swiss franc or other foreign currencies (in approximately 16,000 proceedings currently).
- Represented our Energetický a průmyslový holding a.s. and EP Resources PL S.A. in injunction proceedings and in arbitration.
- Advised Kernel Holding S.A., a Ukrainian producer and exporter of sunflower oil, on a tender offer and delisting of its shares listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange S.A. as announced by its largest shareholder, Namsen Limited.
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Łukasz Hejmej