Kondracki Celej > Warsaw, Poland > Firm Profile

Kondracki Celej Offices

Kondracki Celej
ul. Wspólna 35/3
Warsaw
00-519
Poland
+48 22 301 07 72

Kondracki Celej > The Legal 500 Rankings

Poland > White-collar crime Tier 3

Lauded for its ‘extensive experience in criminal and penal-administrative proceedings’, Kondracki Celej is mostly involved in matters involving public officials, individuals working in positions of public trust and those of a highly regulated background. The group is jointly headed by founding partner and white-collar crime expert Marcin Kondracki and Adam Domański, who specialises in fraud involving company executives, cybercrime, bid rigging and money laundering. Maria Kozłowska is also a key member of the practice.

Practice head(s):

Marcin Kondracki; Adam Domański

Other key lawyers:

Maria Kozlowska

Testimonials

‘Kondracki Celej stands out for its extensive experience in criminal and penal-administrative proceedings, particularly in corruption, fraud, and financial crimes. Led by Marcin Kondracki, a recognised expert in white-collar crime, and supported by Adam Domański, who brings expertise in financial market regulation, the team is noted for its exceptional commitment and strategic approach. They are highly regarded for their detailed, client-focused service and ability to adapt strategies to the evolving dynamics of a case.’

‘Marcin Kondracki and his team combine a very deep first-hand experience in how the judicial environment dealing with white-collar crimes in Poland works with the thoroughness required to fully leverage all opportunities at hand and a strategic mindset allowing them to direct their endeavours always with the end product in mind. In my case, they were quick to identify all procedural mistakes made by the other parties involved and properly leverage them. They also brought to the table know-how on how to deal and interact with all parties involved so as to maximise impact. I consider them clearly one of the leading teams in this area in Poland – and one that delivers impact.’

‘Marcin Kondracki is the founder and managing partner of the firm. He is extremely sharp and able to quickly delve through complexities of the issue to identify the key aspects at hand and devise a strategy that maximises impact. At the same time, he is highly respected in the sector, ensuring an immediate, professional, swift, and serious response from other parties involved.’

‘The lawyers at Kondracki Celej law office demonstrate very high competence in the field of white-collar crimes. They present a very responsible attitude to clients and build strong, lasting relationships with them.’

‘Marcin Kondracki is an amazing and experienced advisor. Even in a procedure lasting years, he is always available to clients.’

‘The Kondracki Celej law firm is characterised by outstanding knowledge in its areas of specialisation, a friendly approach to clients and a high level of professionalism. The firm matches the level of the best law firms specialising in business law in Warsaw.’

‘We had the chance to work with Marcin Kondracki. He has immense knowledge about criminal proceedings, especially in the field of white-collar crimes. He is able to prepare letters and writs to the court at a very high substantive level.’

‘Clients appreciate Marcin Kondracki for his wide experience, open mind and unconventional solutions, which are always aligned with the client’s business objectives.’

Key clients

Legia S.A.

Marek Chrzanowski

Work highlights

  • Defending Marek Chrzanowski, who is accused of exceeding his authority while in office and acting to the detriment of the state’s public interest for personal gain.
  • Representing Legia Warszawa football club as an aggrieved party in the criminal proceedings related to an incident after the game with AZ Alkmaar.
  • Representing several auditors and auditing companies before supervisory and self-government authorities as well as in administrative proceedings.

Kondracki Celej > Firm Profile

The firm: Kondracki Celej is a boutique law firm specializing in transactional, venture capital and start-up advisory, commercial and criminal litigation, as well as compliance and real estate.

Kondracki Celej advises domestic and international entities, including private equity and venture capital funds and start-ups, on a wide range of areas of expertise such as investment, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, commercial, labor, consumer protection, intellectual property and data protection, as well as represents its clients in civil and business litigation.

In addition, Kondracki Celej offers services in the areas of criminal law, white-collar crimes, and penal tax law. The firm advises on the development of procedures aimed at reducing the risk of economic crimes, and represents clients in pre-trials and in court, acting on behalf of disadvantaged parties, their owners, and board members.

The firm is an active member of the Polish Private Equity Association, and in 2018 and 2019, Kondracki Celej was the only boutique law firm to be nominated to the “Legal advisor of the year” award organized by the Association.

Kondracki Celej is widely recognised as a leading venture capital and business criminal litigation legal advisory firm in Warsaw.

Practice areas
Business criminal litigation: The business criminal litigation team of Kondracki Celej law firm consists of highly trained and dedicated professionals with years of experience, who have handled a wide variety of criminal law cases.

The team is led by Marcin Kondracki, an advocate with over 13 years of experience in the fields of criminal law, white collar and fiscal crimes and business criminal litigation.

The firm works for private and corporate clients such as financial institutions, investment entities, real estate developers, industry associations and companies in the pharmaceutical, distribution, FMCG, chemical and building sector, as well as for public institutions and (international) non-governmental organizations.

Kondracki Celej advises its clients on all aspects of criminal law provisions relevant to their companies. We represent corporate entities that become victims of criminal acts in criminal proceedings before governmental agencies (including Prosecutors Offices, Police, Central Anticorruption Bureau, etc) and courts. The firm’s lawyers represent managers, board members and employees summoned as witnesses in criminal proceedings, and against business related criminal charges.

The firm assists victims of crime to recover their losses and defends those who are subject to criminal prosecution, as well as advises clients on compliance matters, such as introduction of the efficient risk management procedures and mechanisms, preventing liability which may arise in relation to criminal offences committed inside organizations.

Kondracki Celej offers creative solutions to best address the resulting losses and to prevent future occurrence.

Venture capital / private equity: The experience in private equity and venture capital transactions is a competitive advantage to Kondracki Celej.

The firm has extensive experience advising domestic and international clients, including venture capital funds and emerging technology companies, on a wide range of domestic and cross-border venture capital and commercial transactions.

Our impressive yearly deal volume, our unique experience in advising on one of the most talked-about and largest venture capital rounds in Poland, and our deep knowledge of the venture capital market, gives us our deeper understanding of current market trends and standards,  and at the same time – an unparalleled competitive edge.  Kondracki Celej lawyers have an in-depth understanding of the commercial objectives of venture capital funds, as well as of the priorities, objectives and needs of their founders.

The VC/PE team at Kondracki Celej is a young and engaged one, demonstrating extreme dedication and engagement to each transaction, and boasting of in-debt knowledge of the venture capital market in Poland – thus ensuring a unique added value to every individual issue of our clients.

The VC/PE practice is led by Rafał Celej who has over 14 years of professional experience serving leading Polish and international companies, including Warsaw Stock Exchange listed companies, startups, international financial institutions and venture capital and private equity funds.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Venture Capital / Private Equity Rafał Celej [email protected]
White-Collar Crime Marcin Kondracki [email protected]

Staff Figures

Partners : 3
Associates : 13

Languages

Polish
English (fluent)
French
German

Memberships

Polish Private Equity Association