The team at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Pośniak i Bejm sp.k. is praised by clients for its 'proactive and intuitive approach' to insurance, with 'excellent knowledge of insurance market and regulatory requirements'. The group handles the spectrum of contentious and non-contentious issues; able to draw on substantial experience working with the Polish regulator. In addition to advising on insurance policies, lawyers are also experienced in advising insurance companies on consumer protection issues. The financial services and institutions department is led by 'fully dedicated' Ewa Świderska, who is supported by the head of the dispute resolution department Małgorzata Surdek for insurance-related disputes. Senior associate Adam Jodkowski is building a solid foundation in insurance defending insurance claims for financial institutional clients.

Clients value 'the exceptional clarity of legal advice' on offer at DLA Piper; where lawyers have 'the capability to combine market specificities with Polish and European insurance regulations'. The group in Warsaw excels in advising on the regulatory aspects of insurance company operations (governance and compliance issues being a strength) as well as assisting with corporate transactions in the sector. On the contentious front, team members are often instructed by insurance companies before the courts, the Polish financial supervision authorities and the competition and consumer protection office. Owing to its international network, it is well placed to advise on cross-border insurance activity, including in relation to issues arising from Brexit. Heading the team is counsel Beata Mrozowska-Bartkiewicz, who is entirely focused on insurance law. Senior associate Dominika Wolf-Jezierska is another active practitioner, leveraging her advocacy skills for insurance companies in regulatory matters and in insurance disputes.

At Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP, the team acts for insurance companies in disputes, as well as advising on distribution projects, policies and transactions. Clients appreciate the team's regulatory knowledge and familiarity with the Polish FSA, which enables them 'to navigate the difficult local regulatory environment'. The department is led by Beata Balas-Noszczyk, '"the" expert in the insurance field', who was involved in drafting the Polish Insurance Activity Act. Counsel Bartosz Romanowski focuses on advising insurance companies on the day-to-day aspects of their activities, particularly in relation to regulatory compliance. Senior associate Karol Ruszkowski is developing a practice advising on the legal aspects of cooperation between insurers and banks. All lawyers mentioned have significant experience in proceedings before the Polish regulators.

WKB Wiercinski, Kwiecinski, Baehr's team advises Polish and foreign insurance companies and brokers on regulatory compliance, and represents them in proceedings before the Polish consumer and financial regulators, as well as in insurance claims. An area of specific expertise is work relating to the implementation of employment capital plans organised in the form of insurance capital funds. Department co-head Jakub Pokrzywniak, 'one of the most recognisable and experienced insurance lawyers on the market', has a respected advisory practice, assisting with insurance policy issues, as well as representing clients in complex claims. Leading the practice alongside Pokrzwniak is litigation and arbitration specialist Tomasz Kwieciński, who handles insurance-related dispute resolution and consumer protection issues. Attorney-at-law Marek Prętki is an expert in non-life insurance and associated regulatory issues.

The insurance team at DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k was established following the arrival of Paweł Stykowski from Eversheds Sutherland Poland; he was joined by Anna Wietrzyńska-Ciołkowska (formerly DLA Piper) in May 2020. The group is developing a reputation for advising insurance companies and distributors on regulatory projects, as well as handling insurance litigation and individual insurance claims. Stykowski, is able to draw on considerable experience, including being involved in advising the Polish FSA on the implementation of insurance regulations. Wietrzyńska-Ciołkowska is a corporate lawyer with a focus on transactions and regulatory issues in the insurance sector, particularly concerning warranty and indemnity insurers.

Budzowska, Fiutowski & Partnerzy - Radcowie Prawni is a personal injury and medical negligence boutique based in Kraków. Lawyers predominantly represent claimants against insurers, including in cross-border cases, but they also have experience on the insurer side. The team is led by founding partner Jolanta Budzowska. Karolina Kolary is another core member of the team with significant courtroom experience. Senior associate Michał Krzanowski has an increasingly active medical negligence practice, with a specialism in childbirth and product liablilty cases.

The team at Clifford Chance stands out for assisting insurance-sector clients with big-ticket cross-border M&A transactions, group restructurings and strategic projects, drawing on the firm's multijurisdictional presence. It is also regularly involved in regulatory proceedings resulting from M&A transactions, as well as advising policyholders on W&I insurance. Co-heading the practice group are corporate lawyer Marcin Bartnicki and financial services regulatory expert Marta Bieniada, who one clients notes 'always looks for the best and the most appropriate solutions for what we can do and what's good for our business'.

The insurance law practice at Deloitte Legal, Ostrowski, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k. is geared to advising on the daily operations of insurance companies, as well as assisting with issues arising from cooperation agreements between the companies, reorganisation projects and the establishment of insurance businesses in Poland. The group benefits greatly from Deloitte's consultancy practice, enabling it to draw on actuaries, insurance-focused tax advisers and auditors. Heading the team is insurance regulatory expert Łukasz Szymański.

Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka's 'strong' insurance team is oriented towards policyholders, with a notable focus on construction companies, which it advises on policies, coverage issues and litigation. Claimant-side contentious expertise includes D&O insurance, product liability and property insurance claims. The department is led by Julita Zimoch-Tuchołka who together with senior associate Joanna Schubel is praised for being 'responsive and giving clear, commercial advice in the specialist product recall and liability field.'