Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.‘s ’excellent team’ has witnessed an increase in instructions which are multi-jurisdictional in nature, and the group maintains its strong focus on the financial industry, as well as representing companies in the infrastructure, construction, insurance, and energy spaces. Arbitration remains an active area for the department, and it continues to represent clients in proceedings before the CJEU. Practice head Łukasz Hejmej was promoted to co-managing partner in July 2023 and he specialises in the liability of financial institutions and securities litigation. Sebastian Pabian, who focuses on insurance and regulatory disputes, is another key member of the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘An excellent team.'
  • 'Complex services. They are able to advise on all facets and aspects of the most complicated disputes.'
  • 'Out-of-the-box thinking. Finding new approaches towards the goal.'
  • 'Oskar Marszałek and Łukazs Hejmej show dedication, creativity, and tenacity.'

Key clients

  • mBank S.A.
  • Getin Noble Bank 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
  • GI Group
  • TUiR Allianz Polska S.A.

Work highlights

  • Representing mBank, Getin Noble Bank, PKO Bank Polski, Raiffeisen Bank Polska, Deutsche Bank Polska, and BNP Paribas Bank Polska, as well as the Polish Bank Association, in a series of disputes regarding mortgage loans indexed to the Swiss Franc or other foreign currencies.
  • Representing GI Group, a major global player in the HR industry, in ICC arbitration proceedings against Tomasz Misiak, a shareholder of Work Service S.A.
  • Representing TUiR Allianz Polska S.A. in a dispute realting to a D&O insurance policy issued by Allianz to Optigis S.A.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Łukasz Hejmej

Other key lawyers

Sebastian Pabian, Paweł Samborski, Alicja Szczęśniak, Oskar Marszałek