CMS
The ‘unbeatable team’ at CMS has notably strong expertise in representing clients from the construction and financial services industries, and is well versed in handling large class actions on their behalf. The department also has experience appearing before the CJEU. Anna Cudna-Wagner chairs the department with the support of Arkadiusz Korzeniewski, who heads up the white- collar crime team. Rafał Morek was appointed lead of the arbitration practice following his arrival alongside Jan Markiewicz from DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k in May 2023; both are praised as ’top construction dispute practitioners’. Counsel Adam Jodkowski is another key name for handling construction, infrastructure and financial services disputes, as well as insurance claims.
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‘An excellent dispute resolution team. Extremely dedicated, paying attention to details but at the same time understanding the whole picture and business aspects.’
'Rafał Morek and Jan Markiewicz are top construction dispute practitioners in Poland – which is why we chose them. They have outstanding practical experience in such matters as ours and a very good understanding of the market. They have a hands-on approach, are always available for us and give us the comfort we need.’
‘Adam Jodkowski and Marcin Zbytniewski - an excellent team specialising in construction cases; prudent, efficient, responsive, and friendly.'
‘Jan Markiewicz has been great at developing legal argumentation and a convincing narrative for our cases. He is always available to talk and discuss all issues as well as to help us whenever a problem pops up. He is very good at case management too – handling evidence and submissions in multiple simultaneous proceedings.'
- 'Rafał Morek is a brilliant strategist and a person whose judgement we fully trust. His experience gives us confidence that the agreed strategy is the best one possible.’
‘Rafał Morek, supported by Jan Markiewicz, create an unbeatable team. Rafał combines thorough knowledge and experience with a unique personality. It's great and rewarding for me as an in-house lawyer to work together.’
‘Julia Dyras is an exceptional lawyer; very client focused with a problem-solver attitude. Highly recommended in complex cases with international elements, in particular arbitrations.'
- 'Aleksander Woźniak is a great lawyer who combines legal knowledge with a business-oriented mindset.'
Key clients
- Arcadis
- Andros
- Bank Millennium
- Bank Ochrony Środowiska
- BODAC
- Bank BPH
- Karcher
- Mammoet Europe
- mBank
- mBank Hipoteczny
- Mostostal Warszawa
- Nationale-Nederlanden Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie S.A.
- PKO BP
- Schuler Poland Service
- Warbud
- Związek Banków Polskich
Work highlights
- Representing mBank and Bank Millennium in nine proceedings before the CJEU concerning the validity of a significant part of a credit portfolio concluded with consumers.
- Representing mBank in five private enforcement disputes and Bank Millennium in two private enforcement disputes initiated by five different claimants.
- Representing mBank SA, Bank Millennium SA, BPH SA, and PKO BP SA in a class action brought against these banks by their retail clients.
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Practice head
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Anna Cudna-Wagner