CEE/CIS - Poland

Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak

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Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak supports clients across a wide range of mandates, from cloud computing, licenses, and copyright transfers, to IT deployments, negotiations, and related litigation. Its offering also includes advice on telecoms and OTT streaming platforms, as well as new technologies, such as AI and blockchain. Technology-related M&A transactions form another area of expertise. ‘Stand-out lawyer’ Mikołaj Sowiński and new technologies expert Agata Szeliga jointly lead the practice. Marta Kupczak-Strzelecka is skilled in regulatory mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Exceptionally hard working, detail oriented, conscientious, and responsive. Well equipped to provide support at all levels. The firm invests in the training and development of its associates. Excellent collaboration with clients.'
  • 'Mikołaj Sowiński has developed an exceptionally strong practice and team over many decades. I have worked with him for over 25 years and have always been impressed and pleased with his work and that of his team.'
  • 'Wouldn't work with any other lawyers in Poland. A fantastic team under Mikołaj Sowiński. Their depth of experience and expertise in navigating the complex Polish legal landscape is second-to-none. I am in the safest and most expert of hands with SKS.'
  • 'Deep understanding of the law and regulatory framework combined with excellent commercial acumen and practical problem-solving advice.'
  • 'Mikołaj Sowiński is an absolute stand-out lawyer. His excellent understanding of our business and the industry within which it sits is exceptional. He looks for solutions in complex commercial and regulatory matters. His excellent technical skills means I'm in very safe and expert hands.'
  • 'Mikołaj Sowiński is a delight to work with; a true master of his craft.'

Key clients

  • Zalando
  • Warner Bros. Discovery Group
  • Microsoft
  • BSA - The Software Alliance
  • Mazda Motor Logistics Europe NV
  • Polish Chamber of Electronic Communication
  • TORN
  • Stalma
  • Mastercard Europe
  • EY GDS
  • Autodesk
  • FCA Bank Poland
  • Alior Bank
  • Fundacja Rozwoju Rynku Finansowego
  • Allegro Pay
  • Związek Banków Polskich

Work highlights

  • Represented Warner Bros. Discovery group in administrative proceedings before the Polish Media Council.
  • Adivsed the Polish Chamber of Electronic Communications on a legislative project known as Lex Remote Control.
  • Advising Microsoft on all aspects of cloud computing services and assisting Microsoft with negotiations of cloud computing contracts, with a special focus on the financial sector.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mikołaj Sowiński, Agata Szeliga

Other key lawyers

Marta Kupczak-Strzelecka, Sylwia Macura-Targosz