WKB Lawyers boasts ‘excellent understanding of market practice and trends in insurance and reinsurance areas’, and frequently undertakes M&A transactions in the sector, as well as representing clients in disputes and relevant competition law cases. Domestic and foreign insurers form a significant part of the team’s client roster, in addition to brokers and distributors. Business insurance specialist Jakub Pokrzywniak, who is praised by one client as ’the best insurance lawyer in Poland’, solely leads the team following previous co-head Tomasz Kwieciński ’s retirement in December 2022. Managing associate Marek Prętki is another notable member of the team, with significant expertise in the non-life insurance sector, and he often advises clients on regulatory matters.
Testimonials
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‘Great market knowledge, extensive insurance experience, attention to detail, and responsiveness.’
‘Great team of outstanding insurance and competition lawyers. They can perfecly combine theoretical background with commercial awareness.’
Key clients
- Baloise Vie Luxemburg S.A
- Chubb European Group SE Branch in Poland
Work highlights
- Advised Tu Europa S.A. and TUnŻ Europa S.A. on a strategic bancassurance transaction involving the acquisition of 80% of the shares in Millennium Financial Services by two Talanx Group companies of Bank Millennium.
- Advised Chubb European Group SE Branch in Poland on the adaptation of several common law general terms of insurance to the requirements of Polish law and market practice.