The ‘great litigation team’ at Clifford Chance boasts a broad offering, encompassing representation in arbitration proceedings, commercial litigation before state courts, and support with public procurement cases. The group also handles construction, healthcare, and insurance disputes, as well as class actions, and it noted a recent rise in post-M&A and shareholder disputes. Its client bases includes private equity houses, financial institutions, and corporations. Bartosz Krużewski sits at the helm of the practice with expertise in both domestic and international litigation. Marcin Ciemiński is a name of note for regulatory mandates, while ’outstanding advisor’ Adelina Prokop specialises in investment arbitration proceedings. Counsel Michał Drwal is another key member of the team.
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‘Clifford Chance's dispute resolution practice is a team of very professional, supportive and responsive lawyers that provide the client with good quality work and are capable of working under pressure to deliver.’
‘We work a lot with Łukasz Piergies, who demonstrates a high level of engagement, responsiveness and professionalism. He is a young and very enthusiastic lawyer, but pragmatic and knowledgeable, with a user-friendly way of communication.’
‘The cooperation with the team is smooth, quick and very professional.’
'Great litigation team, with an understanding of client needs and strategy formulation.'
‘Adelina Prokop is an outstanding advisor.’
‘The Clifford Chance Poland team has been incredibly dedicated and helpful in our cooperation and the value they brought to the table has done full justice to the formidable reputation of this world-class law firm. In our interactions, they showed nothing but respect and a genuine openness to collaboration and achieving results in the best interests of the client with a full understanding of their objectives and circumstances.’
‘I would point out our work with Monika Diehl, who has demonstrated a fantastic sense for fruitful cooperation with us, a keen sense for the client's needs and objectives and a thorough experience of related matters. It was a true pleasure to work with her.’
'Marcin Ciemiński and Łukasz Piergies are unique in Poland, characterised by outstanding competences and deep knowledge of the law, especially its practical application in resolving court disputes.'
Key clients
- Gülermak
- Gemini Polska
- Huawei
- General Electric
- Bank BPH S.A.
- Raiffeisen Bank International AG
- Abener Energia S.A
- HSBC Bank plc
- Royal Unibrew A/S
- Rexnord GmbH
- Abris Capital Partners
- Emitel S.A.
- Dragados S.A.
- VIAS y Construcciones
- Polaqua
- Dragados
- Electren
- Karmar S.A.
- Allegro
- Mostostal Zabrze SA
- Discovery, Inc
Work highlights
- Representing Mostostal Zabrze SA in an arbitration with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions concerning the construction of the AEGIS Ashore system base in Redzikowo.
- Representing Bank BPH in proceedings before the CJEU relating to a preliminary ruling referred by a Polish court concerning consumer mortgage loans indexed to CHF.
- Representing Raiffeisen in proceedings before the Polish Financial Supervision Authority and the administrative courts concerning the penalties of PLN55m imposed in mid-September 2018 on the client in its capacity as the depositary of four closed-end investment funds.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Michał Drwal
Clifford ChanceNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Adelina Prokop
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bartosz Krużewski