Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak > Warsaw, Poland > Firm Profile

‘Thanks to the commitment of Rafał Waszkiewicz and Katarzyna Paczuska-Tokarska, we concluded a very complicated legal process with a court settlement. They both demonstrate very extensive legal knowledge and possess very good negotiating skills.’

‘Rafał Waszkiewicz – knowledge of the law and team leadership. His advice and recommendations have proven to be right every time.’

‘Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak’s level of work is excellent.’

‘The team is focused on practical solutions, not theoretical possibilities. There are nuances to dispute resolution that require experience and creativity which expands on the plain reading of the law. SKS’ team offers a client just that.’

‘Their lawyers navigate the court and arbitration alleys as regulars and know the ins and outs of every corner, offering the client a roadmap that helps prepare for the best and the worst, and avoid needless waste of energy and resources.’

‘Rafał Waszkiewicz stands out because of the respect and supervised freedom he provides to his legal team. It is wonderful to work with a partner whose eyes are on the ball and aimed at reaching the best results for the client, and at the same time hands control over to individuals in his team who are at the steering wheel and putting in the hard work.’

‘Excellent litigators, super commercial, incredible to work with, creative thinking and solutions, best in class.’

‘Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak is a standout litigator. Simply excellent.’

‘Clients like their deep knowledge of the law and the fact that they are cautious with entrusted cases.’

‘They always analyse the issue and possible actions from different perspectives, predicting the results of various options in the long term. This prevents the client from being surprised.’

‘The team is very experienced and capable of helping with all types of IP matters.’

‘This is a good working team with notable patent attorneys and good internal cooperation.’

‘The IP team is very supportive in all IP legal issues, especially in the trade mark field. They have extensive experience and knowledge of local laws.’

‘Szymon Gogulski and his team are responsive and very pleasant to work with.’

‘Szymon Gogulski and Piotr Rafalski are excellent professionals.’

‘Szymon Gogulski is a very pragmatic and business-oriented lawyer.’

‘They are able to smoothly navigate all the risks and provide coherent and business-oriented advice.’

‘The team has vast experience in white-collar crime cases as well as internal investigations on compliance matters.’

‘Highly qualified lawyers, specialists in the field, a team that is constantly growing, and a great ability to build relationships with the clients.’

‘Katarzyna Randzio-Sajkowska is a very experienced lawyer who can manage large and complex projects, has extensive substantive knowledge, and is professional and calm, even in difficult situations.’

‘Katarzyna Randzio-Sajkowska and Michał Opala are knowledgeable, highly responsive, and communicative.’

‘Katarzyna Randzio-Sajkowska is very dedicated to ensuring a perfect experience of cooperation and manages complex projects with unique client-care skills. She perfectly balances a strategic approach with an eye for detail.’

‘Michał Opala is a very thoughtful and strategic member of the team; his advice is always a valued combination of in-depth knowledge and practical experience.’

‘SKS was knowledgeable and professional, especially in the tight timeline that we worked on.’

‘Very good specialists.’

‘Marcin Olechowski and Matuesz Blocher – both very good lawyers, with very good services provided.’

‘High reliability and speed of delivery makes this team unique in Poland. Complete coverage of all legal and corporate aspects, very well integrated. Excellent quality of output.’

‘High professional background, knowledge of all aspects, ability in understanding the client’s needs and constraints.’

‘The team is always up to date with latest changes in the industry and is therefore a huge support for our activities. It seems that they are looking for market changes on a daily basis and always share them with us, when applicable. This is of huge value for us.’

‘Invoices are always transparent and the communication is reliable and professional.’

‘The whole team from SK&S is a joy to work with.’

‘The high substantive level combined with a business approach to the conducted cases distinguishes the team on the market.’

‘Krzysztof Kanton is consistently one of the best lawyers specialising in competition and consumer law. Krzysztof can easily explain the most intricate matters. High level of experience and knowledge always lead to the development of the best solutions for clients.’

‘Very competent and experienced in antitrust law, open and focused on client, with practical approach.’

‘Open, honest and available, always providing feedback on time, with many years of experience and knowledge.’

‘The team is always up to date with latest changes in the industry and is therefore a huge support for clients. It seems that they are looking for changes on a daily basis and share them when applicable. Invoices are always transparent and the communication is reliable and professional.’

‘The whole team from SK&S is a joy to work with.’

‘The team is highly professional.’

‘Incredible know-how of the energy market.’

‘Krzysztof Cichocki is a great leader.’

‘Tomasz Młodawski is very knowledgable in regulatory matters.’

‘The SKS team is strong and deep and we rely on them to provide clear, efficient and solid practical advice at much lower rates than other firms charge.’

‘Jacek Myszko has expertise in many areas that are crucial to our business and we rely on him heavily. He takes the time to really understand his clients, their needs, and provides guidance and advice that takes into account business realities and risks. His communication is top-notch and we appreciate how quickly he responds to requests.’

‘SK&S managed to assemble a team of top-notch lawyers. Even though they are perceived as an elite law firm, they are extremely approachable, responsive and easy to work with.’

‘We appreciate the combination of recognised academics and excellent practitioners – they produce outstanding results.’

‘Even in the most difficult cases we can rely on their knowledge and experience. They have a deep understanding of laws and practice which is very important to us. We really appreciate their overall perception of the problem, yet with great attention to the relevant details.’

‘Even though they are a local law firm, they have impressive international connections and are able to compose international groups of law firms to address cross-border issues.’

‘Jacek Myszko is always ready to shed some light on “hot” topics that are relevant to our members. Since Jacek has such a broad perspective, he is able to direct our attention to the most relevant aspects from the practical point of view.’

‘Jacek Myszko is great in terms of both knowledge and organisational skills; he is also much appreciated for his dedication and creativity.’

‘The lawyers have great experience, very deep understanding of all legal issues, and are commercial and practical.’

‘They show great flexibility to adapt their ideas to the client’s issues.’

‘Very good team, efficient and client oriented.’

‘SK&S Lawyers are highly qualified and experienced in tax matters. They are very responsive, business-oriented and proactive.’

‘I do appreciate their exceptional knowledge and experience in tax advisory, business-oriented and proactive approach, engagement and responsiveness.’

‘Very strong technical capabilities combined with excellent client focus and interaction.’

‘Provide very clear communications and are pro-actively anticipating client needs.’

‘It is very rare to have such a capable and strong tax team in a one-stop law firm, providing the quality of tax advice that you usually receive only from boutique tax firms or the ‘big four’.’

‘Piotr Andrzejak is business-oriented and able to provide sound, commercially driven advice even in difficult situations.’

‘Adapt to changes and up-skill on new technologies to be able to partner with IT companies and advise them properly.’

‘Agata Szeliga and Mikołaj Sowiński are partners with the highest professional standards.’

‘What distinguishes SK&S is its great professionalism and quite a large team of lawyers who specialise in various areas.’

‘Filip Sodulski is a calm person who is always focused on the task at hand; he has a great deal of understanding and tact with the employee affected by the matter and he resolves employee issues in a systematic and professional manner. If necessary, he prepares documents in both Polish and English; he is very fluent in both languages.’

‘I must admit that I always feel safe in their hands.’

‘Huge knowledge and experience in public procurement law.’

‘Highly skilled, understands the business context and provides legal opinions that are well suited to the clients.’

‘Agata Szeliga is an example of the highest professional standards.’

‘Żaneta Urbaniak is an expert in public procurement law.’

‘Unique knowledge and individual approach to the client and solving difficult issues.’

‘They always provide professional and very timely support, even when it requires support outside of their standard working hours.’

‘Radosław Waszkiewicz and Piotr Srebro have great knowledge in their relevant disciplines, they speak fluent English, and any document created by them is written perfectly.’

‘Radosław Waszkiewicz and Bartłomiej Dębski both have great knowledge and experience.’

‘Bartłomiej Dębski provides unique solutions to the complicated sale of land projects, helping not only to draft the agreement, but also advising on administrative proceedings required in the process.’