Ms Karina Aust-Niewiadomska > Rymarz Zdort Maruta > Warsaw, Poland > Lawyer Profile

Rymarz Zdort Maruta
UL.PROSTA 18
00-850 WARSZAWA
Poland

Work Department

White-Collar Crime, Litigation/Arbitration

Position

Partner

Career

Karina Aust-Niewiadomska is an advocate admitted to practice in Poland, a partner in the dispute resolution department of Rymarz Zdort Maruta and the head of the white-collar crime practice. She joined Rymarz Zdort (formerly known as Weil, Gotshal & Manges – Pawel Rymarz sp.k.) in 2000.

A specialist in representing clients in criminal cases, in particular with regard to white-collar crime, Karina has extensive knowledge and expertise both in acting for injured parties and in defending those charged with wrongdoing in connection with their business activities. She has advised on criminal proceedings related to: actions taken to the detriment of companies; insider trading; the actions of brokers and brokerage houses; and fraud, including securities fraud. She also has extensive experience in civil and criminal matters related to the personal rights of individuals and corporations and has taken part in civil and administrative proceedings before common courts, public administration authorities, administrative courts and the Supreme Court.

Languages

Polish, English

Memberships

Bar Association of Advocates

Education

Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw (2001)

Post-graduate studies in European Law at the University of Warsaw (2004)

Lawyer Rankings

Poland > Dispute resolution

The beginning of 2023 saw the merger of Rymarz Zdort and Maruta Wachta to form Rymarz Zdort Maruta. Its offering includes representation in a variety of commercial disputes, including those surrounding M&A transactions, construction work, and complex commercial contracts. It has appeared before the entire gamut of Polish courts, from first instance to administrative and appellate proceedings, as well as domestic and international arbitration institutions.  Defence against hostile takeovers is another area of expertise for the group. Krzysztof Sajchta, Karina Aust-NiewiadomskaŁukasz Żak and Damian Gudel are the key senior contacts.

Poland > White-collar crime

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.