The ‘white-collar crime specialists’ at Rymarz Zdort Maruta are well equipped to handle a range of matters, from litigation to investigations, acting for both the injured parties and those accused of committing criminal offences. The team also regularly assists its clients with the implementation of internal compliance policies, particularly those relating to bribery, corruption and anti-money laundering. Karina Aust-Niewiadomska and Maria Szczepanska jointly lead the team. Damian Gudel and Krzysztof Sajchta are further key names.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Well experienced, logical thinking lawyers, who are really involved in the case.’
‘Dilligent work, analysis of the case files and good preparation for the hearings.’
‘Very close approach to clients; deep investigation of pros and cons; excellent legal knowledge.’
‘Appoach to meetings and preparation of strategies.’
‘White-collar crime specialists.’
‘I have worked with Karina Aust-Niewiadomska and I can surely say that she is a professional, hardworking and experienced attorney. She handles many difficult cases, especially white-collar crimes, and she is one of the best in the Polish legal market. Her experience and determination makes her effective and respected by her clients.’
‘Attention to client requests, the desire to look for solutions beyond those which are evident.’
‘Karina Aust-Niewiadomska and Maria Szczepanska are strong pillars of the team. They provide excellent advice, strategic approach and they are a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- ID Beauty International Distribution LLC
- DESA Unicum Auction House
- Eurolot S.A. in liquidation
- Former members of the management board and the supervisory board of PKP Cargo S.A.
- Bank Millennium S.A.
- Centrum Rozliczen Elektronicznych Polskie ePlatnosci SA
Work highlights
- Representing a major auction house in Poland in criminal proceedings concerning a painting by Jacek Malczewski.
- Representing, as defence counsel, the former management board members and supervisory board members of a logistics company from the cargo railway sector in the course of preliminary criminal proceedings.
- Representing a client based in Miami, ID Beauty International Distribution LLC, which is the victim of large-scale fraud, in proceedings before a district court in Poland.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karina Aust-Niewiadomska, Maria Szczepanska