Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak > Warsaw, Poland > Firm Profile

‘One of the best teams in the market, in particular in the field of construction litigation. Great legal skillset and long bench of highly specialised lawyers.’

‘Except for well known partners, including Rafał Waszkiewicz and Jacek Siński, Michał Wach is a person to go to. He combines great legal workshop with exceptionally professional approach. Very dedicated and focused on details.’

‘The team at SK&S is our most trusted collaborator in Poland. They are extremely professional, responsive and proactive.’

‘Due to many years of very successful cooperation with the law firm Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak (“SK&S”), I would like to recommend SK&S as a professional and reliable advisor and business partner, providing legal services at the highest level expected by us. The dispute resolution team is one of the best in Poland, with a proven track record of won cases, in particular – very complex and complicated.’

‘They have a fantastic team which is very experienced in dispute resolution and very knowledgeable. They are efficient and effective and never lose sight of the ultimate goal. They are reliable, responsive and very easy to work with.’

‘Jakub Urbanowicz is an outstanding lawyer who is fantastic at strategy and tactics. He is proactive, very responsive and communicates openly and honestly. He is also great at managing difficult clients, finding compromises and aligning interests.’

‘Of all the firms across Europe supporting us on complex, large-scale litigation, this is one of (if not) the best firm. The quality of the work and how it’s delivered is exceptional. Excellent on strategy and advice and case management is very efficient.’

‘Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak – phenomenal talent. Consistently delivers excellent results. Incredibly smart and excellent on strategy and case management.’

‘Arkadiusz Wojtowicz is an outstanding attorney with excellent instincts for problem-solving. We also respect his ethical and efficient approach to cases.’

‘A team of talented attorneys, focused on the needs and characteristics of each client, offering tailored advice and strategy at a reasonable cost for a top-tier firm.’

‘We have worked mainly with Arkadiusz Wojtowicz, Wojciech Wizner and Aleksandra Hryniewska-van den Berkmortel. Although they have different ages and levels of expertise, they share the same passion for IP and dedication to the client. Our clients are in good hands with them.’

‘The key strength of the SK&S IP team is the combination of excellent partner experience with hard-working, smart associates. This makes the advice efficient as the partners effectively relay their experience and the associates add to it with their work.’

‘We worked with Szymon Gogulski. Szymon is an exceptional strategist – he has the rare talent that allows him to correctly foresee realistic issues and apply a strategy that addresses them.’

‘The law firm stands out for its exceptional blend of expertise, innovation and client-centric approach. The firm’s clients are impressed with the team’s deep knowledge across various legal domains, coupled with a commitment to delivering personalised solutions.’

‘One of the most compelling attributes of the team, but most importantly of Marek Oleksyn, is their dedication to providing bespoke solutions to the client’s requirements. Marek tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each client.’

‘Soltysiński Kawecki & Szlezak always has the needs of their clients in mind and works precisely, thoughtfully and in a cost-efficient way.’

‘Broad experience and devotion to the case and the client.’

‘We appreciate the work of Katarzyna Randzio-Sajkowska, who is a very competent and conscientious lawyer. She has a talent for presenting complex issues in an understandable manner.’

‘The SK&S team has great expertise in complex investigations and criminal cases, including practical knowledge and use of technical means. They can adjust to the needs of the client, which are often business-oriented and pragmatic. If needed, they cooperate with the best forensic firms, detective agencies and security experts. It seems they have unique experience among Polish firms.’

‘Tomasz Konopka leads the SK&S team; he is a great expert who can easily coordinate complex projects, focus on priorities and provide clear advice. He leads a team of experienced and passionate lawyers.’

‘Michał Opala is a very practical and experienced senior lawyer. He is great at coordinating delicate and confidential projects, building an atmosphere of efficiency, trust and certainty that you are well taken care of, which is extremely important in this area of practice.’

‘Collaboration with the team is very satisfying; they act professionally, look for the best solutions and are composed of true professionals. The team members have an understanding and polite attitude towards the client, and the quality of their work is of the highest level.’

‘The team’s extensive experience and hands-on approach make the SK&S team unique. They advise by taking into account the chances of risks materialising and help to take the optimum course of action.’

‘Michał Opala is an experienced practitioner with a genuine business focus. His vast knowledge translates into practical advice, earning the trust of his clients and significantly reducing stress within the organisation during a crisis.’ 

‘The practice is unique due to an exceptionally competent team of lawyers, with not only legal knowledge, but also knowledge of business needs and the latest trends in the market.’

‘The people I work with stand out from the competition with outstanding knowledge and experience in the areas of law related to financial institutions, as well as are communicative and flexible in cooperation. Excellent specialists are Mateusz Blocher and Wojciech Iwański.’

‘SKS regulatory team consists of strong specialists with thorough knowledge of legal regulations, Polish market and local market practice. Their advice is profound and reliable.’

‘Marcin Olechowski, Wojciech Iwański and Matuesz Blocher are the top Polish regulatory lawyers with excellent theoretical and practical skills and passion.’

‘Great work produced by the company who were very knowledgeable on a transaction. Team were always very quick to respond and made themselves available when needed. They were able to cover and advise on a number of topics.’

‘Very responsive and strong communicators. Helpful in problem solving and often offered to pick up work from others where they were lacking.’

‘A team with perseverance, one that will go the extra mile to deliver the best support. Good availability, both by e-mail and phone. Really appreciated the assertiveness in relation to other advisory work-streams, e.g. immediately acting on legal consequences that came out of a tax straw-man paper.’

‘Sławomir Uss cares about the quality and speed of communication. He participates in both our M&A projects and advises on corporate matters. We appreciate his commitment, understanding of our business and our expectations. He proposes solutions and openly presents the areas and extent of risk.’

‘What makes the team special is how they listen to understand your concerns and the impact of issues on the business. They are great communicators, listening and then explaining the options you have to consider. The team we worked with is super responsive and immediately follow up on any open issue.’

‘They are great communicators, which starts with listening and also includes fully researching issues to find the best solution for the business. They work extremely hard, get back to you immediately on whatever project you are working on, and are very pleasant to work with. Sławomir Uss is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with on a global basis.’

‘SK&S team represents the highest standards and expertise, covering all types of tasks, from the more standardised on-going support, to corporate restructurings and various M&A deals. SK&S has advised on numerous deals in all kinds of industries, have the ability to deploy extended teams to work on a short notice, to address non-standard issues and combine expertise of other specialised legal areas.’

‘Karol Skibniewski can always understand the needs of the client and adjust the advice to be most practical and on time. He is much equipped to properly coordinate complex projects and deliver clear communication and advise. He combines expertise in commercial law with knowledge of accounting and finance and dedication to ensure everything is delivered on time.’

‘The team is exceptional and provides a high quality service. They are able to design special solutions for a client that has never been used before on the European market.’

‘The team embodies professionalism, experience and a customer-oriented approach.’

‘Good collaboration in the team – Katarzyna and Filip (one stepping in if the other lawyer is absent), pragmatic and clear legal advice and recommendations provided.’

‘Both Katarzyna and Filip’s legal advice is very clear and pragmatic.’

‘Due to many years of very successful cooperation with the law firm Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak, I would like to recommend SK&S as a professional and reliable advisor and business partner. ’

‘The employment team is supporting us in complex, confidential and sensitive employment-related projects. I would like to mention especially Agnieszka Fedor and Filip Sodulski for their knowledge and labour dispute management skills.’

‘SK&S labour law team provides great advice that derives from long-lasting experience in various areas of labour law and cases, including exceptional litigation and investigation experience. This helps them provide careful and practical advice. They are experts, among others, in transactions, restructurings, transfers of employees, negotiations with trade unions and with individuals.’

‘Agnieszka Fedor is an exceptional lawyer with great experience and skills. She is an expert and a great negotiator. She can always deliver a tailored advice in a comprehensive way. Filip Sodulski is a very practical, efficient lawyer, with a good understanding of clients’ expectations.’

‘We usually work with Filip Sodulski, a specialist in employment law. What sets him apart is his great professionalism, his calmness, his systematic approach to each issue, the comprehensibility and clarity of his statements and written papers, and his very good English.’

‘It is one of the most skilled and experienced teams on the Polish market.’

‘We typically engage with SK&S on matters pertaining to pharmaceuticals and patent law. The team members are highly skilled and versatile. The SK&S lawyers provide the excellent level of legal expertise and market awareness. This applies also to the niche problems requiring the highest level of knowledge and most sophisticated approach.’

‘They have an excellent track record of liaising with renowned academic figures, whether they are SK&S professors or external experts. Therefore we also use the opportunity to engage SK&S lawyers in projects like preparing an excerpt for multi-jurisdictional legal commentary regarding second medical claims in patent law.’

‘Jacek Myszko consistently displays the highest level of expertise. Jacek is one of Poland’s most prominent lawyers specialising in the life sciences industry. The combination of Jacek’s exceptional skills and SK&S’s status as a top, one-stop shop law firm (coupled with its excellent track record in virtually all commercially viable areas of law), makes them an unstoppable force in the legal industry.’

‘SK&S continues to impress with its team. As always, the SK&S lawyers represent the highest level of legal expertise and market knowledge. The team members are very versatile and able to handle an extremely wide range of client needs.’

‘We usually work with SK&S on pharmaceutical, public procurement, litigation, competition and IP law matters and they are always excellent. When new draft laws are published and we need to understand the wider implications and require comments for the purposes of legislative works, SK&S is always there for us.’

‘SK&S’s life sience team helped us analyse new packaging issues following the company’s rebranding, in the intricate jungle of food, pharmaceutical and feed quality regulations. Thanks to their thoroughness, we were able to maintain continuous product launches. The SK&S team works very diligently and with attention to detail.’

‘Jacek Myszko is able to work on cases with attention to detail. Jacek is the kind of person who is very good at spotting the smallest gaps in a strategy in order to adequately protect his client.’

‘I work with Sławomir Łuczak and Stanisław Gordziałkowski. I do appreciate their exceptional knowledge and experience in tax advisory, business-oriented and proactive approach, engagement and responsiveness.’

‘We mainly cooperate with Sławomir Łuczak and Stanisłąw Gordziałkowski and I highly appreciate both the competences of both gentlemen in key areas for our company, as well as their commitment and ease of contact with them.’

‘Communication skills to present the issue in a way that the client understands, which is important in engaging the client in actively seeking solutions based on client documentation.’

‘Very good contact with the team. Diversity of knowledge in the team is the strength of the company. It is very convenient if you can receive comprehensive legal assistance in various areas in one company: taxes, intellectual property protection, broadly understood economic consulting, etc.’

‘The firm stands out for their client-focused approach, delivering personalised and strategic legal guidance. Their team excels in breaking down complex tax issues into clear, actionable steps, ensuring clients feel supported throughout the process.’

‘Excellent parters and tax team.’

‘Especially well-connected and prominent in the private wealth and real estate business.’

‘Very proactive team around Sławomir Łuczak.’

‘Cooperation with the firm is of the highest standard. Attorneys are always reliably prepared for the cases. All doubts and problems are solved on an ongoing basis.’

‘The attorneys demonstrate a high level of commitment, knowledge and detail. At the same time, every decision in a case is consulted and analysed on a case-by-case basis.’

‘The team has extensive experience and excellent interpersonal communication.’

‘Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak stands out by taking on modern legal challenges with an innovative, client-focused and technological approach. Its strength lies not only in the knowledge and experience of its team, but also in the way it leverages diversity, technology and experience to offer clients the highest value.’

‘Agata Szeliga is an absolutely experienced and dedicated lawyer who manages and controls her mandates in a very efficient manner.’

‘The Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak law firm deserves the highest praise for its exceptional approach to solving clients’ problems. Their team stands out with incredible creativity, offering unconventional yet highly effective solutions that protect the client’s interests at every stage of the case.’

‘SK&S team has much expertise in various areas and stages of life cycle and areas of the industry, covering both real estate transactions, big leases as well as development /construction projects, including greenfield or brownfield projects.’

‘Radosław Waszkiewicz is an expert in real estate transactions and related negotiations, also such with an M&A angle.’

‘Deep knowledge of current market conditions.’

‘The legal team I have had the pleasure of working with stands out due to their client-centric approach and deep expertise in contract negotiations.’

‘Their innovative approach to collaboration is particularly noteworthy. Communication is seamless across different areas of expertise, allowing them to deliver comprehensive advice swiftly and efficiently.’

‘My experience with SKS real estate practice has been very positive. They truly focus on the client’s priorities and deliver the tasks with the highest diligence.’

‘SKS is my go-to firm in Poland. They have a very solid team with an enormous experience in all fields of the law. They reputation is very high.’

‘Adam Grzelak is my main contact at the firm. He is extremely experienced in insolvency matters. I enjoy his proactiveness – he always shares the relevant news on time and provides a relevant explanation if needed. I enjoy working with Adam very much.’