The team at Octo Legal represents both defendants and victims in cases involving corruption, bid-rigging, fraud, property, embezzlement, bond-issuance offences and corporate misconduct. Michał Korolczuk heads up the practice, which benefits from his expertise in white-collar crime litigation and internal investigations. Aleksandra Knapik and Aleksandra Kulczyk support the practice, with Knapik specialising in criminal proceedings, and Kulczyk excelling in matters involving economic crimes and criminal fiscal cases.
Testimonials
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‘The team consists of highly qualified specialists, who are really devoted to their work. The team is responsive, works quickly and efficiently. Cooperation with Octo Legal guarantees high level of performance. Octo Legal offers a high-quality advice for a reasonable price, which is unique for the legal market.’
‘Michał Korolczuk is a professional with tremendous experience in his field - he defended many clients in complex criminal disputes. He is devoted, provides out of the box solutions and is always responsive.’
‘Michał Korolczuk is a tenacious and fierce advocate who believes in his clients and inspires respect among law enforcement agencies.’
‘Hands-on approach, availability, cost efficiency.’
‘Octo Legal is a modern and innovative firm. Its primary asset is its people, namely a very young and energetic team. Despite their relatively young age, they are very well-prepared on the merits, and what sets them apart is their out-of-the-box approach to cases and very creative thinking.'
‘Michal Korolchuk is a white-collar crime specialist, has amazing charm and is an outstanding speaker. He is accompanied by Aleksandra Knapik and Aleksandra Kulczyk, very capable young attorneys who we have full trust in.’
Key clients
- PORR S.A.
- Janusz Piecyk
- Deloitte
- ELE TAXI sp. z o.o. sp.k.
- Bank Ochrony Środkowiska S.A.
- Trakcja S.A.
- Polenergia Fotowoltaika S.A.
- Modzelewski & Rodek sp. z o.o.
- Dominik Lipiec
Work highlights
- Defended a client accused of bribery and money laundering.
- Defending the vice president of a Polish financial institution, who is accused of participating in an organised crime group.
- Defending a client, who is accused of leading the country's largest fuel mafia, which allegedly committed VAT fraud.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michał Korolczuk