Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak fields a tax practice covering M&A and tax structuring for domestic and international companies, in addition to covering audits, transfer pricing, and tax litigation. Team lead Jarosław Bieroński is particularly adept in international tax, with supplementary strength in customs and foreign exchange law. Core team members include Sławomir Łuczak, a key contact for private client matters, Piotr Andrzejak, whose practice covers VAT, and Stanisław Gordziałkowski, who made partner in July 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I work with Sławomir Łuczak and Stanisław Gordziałkowski. I do appreciate their exceptional knowledge and experience in tax advisory, business-oriented and proactive approach, engagement and responsiveness.'
  • 'We mainly cooperate with Sławomir Łuczak and Stanisłąw Gordziałkowski and I highly appreciate both the competences of both gentlemen in key areas for our company, as well as their commitment and ease of contact with them.'
  • 'Communication skills to present the issue in a way that the client understands, which is important in engaging the client in actively seeking solutions based on client documentation.'
  • 'Very good contact with the team. Diversity of knowledge in the team is the strength of the company. It is very convenient if you can receive comprehensive legal assistance in various areas in one company: taxes, intellectual property protection, broadly understood economic consulting, etc.'
  • 'The firm stands out for their client-focused approach, delivering personalised and strategic legal guidance. Their team excels in breaking down complex tax issues into clear, actionable steps, ensuring clients feel supported throughout the process.'
  • 'Excellent parters and tax team.'
  • 'Especially well-connected and prominent in the private wealth and real estate business.'
  • 'Very proactive team around Sławomir Łuczak.'

Key clients

  • ABInBev
  • VNG
  • OX2
  • AmRest
  • Eurocash Group
  • Handen
  • Ørsted Wind Power A/S
  • Vita Polymer
  • Blue City Group
  • Vinci Group
  • Iliad Purple S.A.S
  • Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V.
  • Wix.pl
  • Plarium
  • MoonActive
  • Polska Dystrybucja Alkoholi
  • Bakoma
  • Bioagra-Oil
  • BZK Holding
  • BZK Solar
  • Arkema Polska

Work highlights

  • Represented Kimbal Electronics Poland successfully in a precedent-setting case before the Supreme Administrative Court (Case II FSK 1015/21) regarding implications for the Polish taxpayers of the CJEU “Danish cases”.
  • Represented Bakoma Sp. z o.o., Bakoma Bis Sp. z o.o., Bioagra-Oil S.A., BZK Holding PL Sp. z o.o., and BZK Solar Sp. z o.o. before the tax authorities in proceedings concerning the application of withholding tax exemption.
  • Advised Vinci Group on the restructuring of the leading Polish producer of outdoor playgrounds in Poland.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Jarosław Bieroński

Other key lawyers

Sławomir Łuczak, Piotr Andrzejak, Stanisław Gordziałkowski, Wojciech Węgrzyn