DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.
Client SatisfactionSectors of strength for the litigation and regulatory group at DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k. include energy, construction, infrastructure and real estate, as well as insurance, rail, defence, aviation, life sciences and TMT. The group is also well versed in handling claims against the State Treasury and state-owned entities, in addition to corporate and post-M&A disputes, and construction disputes. Co-managing partner Krzysztof Kycia sits at the helm of the department, and Monika Leszko is an ‘experienced energy lawyer’ in the group. Michał Gajdus and senior associate Jakub Zabraniak joined the team from A&O Shearman in October 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Monika Leszko is an experienced and business-oriented legal counsel in the energy sector.’
‘The team is highly reliable and very transparent in their actions and communication. They also have a unique talent in advising on the best strategy available, not only legal but also business oriented. They have high analytical and strategic talents.’
‘Krzysztof Kycia and Paweł Bartosiewicz particulary stand out in our co-operation in a very strategic arbitration process where a lot of money is at stake. We feel taken care of and are sure that in this vital process for our company we are in the best hands.’
‘In my experience, the DLA team is really good at what they do and also easy to work with – responsive, fast, and communicative.'
'They have great knowledge of the construction sector and make an effort to understand the business side of our issues. They are also open to listening to other opinions and gathering feedback, for example from my team and technical experts, which gives me confidence that any advice or strategy that they propose will be effective, and will ultimately help us achieve our objectives.’
‘Krzysztof Kycia is my main contact. I have worked with Krzysztof for many years and I value his opinion a lot – he is very skilled, committed, and creative when it comes to preparing a strategy. He has a lot of experience in the field of construction and infrastructure disputes. He never escalates when there is a chance to settle.'
'Paweł Bartosiewicz and Mikołaj Strojnowski should be mentioned; they are very thorough and knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- Airbus DS Airborne Solutions
- Allegro.pl
- ASM Global
- Bank Ochrony Środowiska
- EDP Renewables
- DEME
- DHL
- Generali
- Metro Properties
- Mota-Engil
- Mott MacDonald
- OX2
- Paramount Enterprise International
- Polnord
- PORR
- Respect Energy
- Revetas Capital Advisors
- Saur
- Savills Investment Management
- SIBS
- Stanley Black & Decker
- Strabag AG
- Trakcja
- Van Oord
- Velvet Care
- Verizon Technologies
- WeWork
Work highlights
- Representing PGE Energetyka Kolejowa in disputes over compensation for damage caused by the state regulation of electricity prices supplied to end users in 2019.
- Representing PORR in claims for the increase of remuneration for construction works concerning three residential projects in the context of an extraordinary change of circumstances caused by the war in Ukraine.
- Representing Hyundai Engineering in claims relating to the increase of the contract price of the construction of the Polimery Police.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Krzysztof Kycia