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DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k Offices
PL. MALACHOWSKIEGO
WARSAW, 00-066
Poland
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DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k > The Legal 500 Rankings
Construction Tier 2
Construction is a core competency for DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k, which entered the market following the firm's acquisition of K&L Gates' Warsaw office in 2019. The group handles construction projects across the public and private sector, advising on all aspects of the process, including design, warranty and liability and regulatory requirements. Particular areas of expertise include contracts based on FIDIC requirements, consortium agreements, subcontracting, issues related to design services, project implementation, project agreements and public procurement. The group is also instructed in a variety of construction litigation and arbitration. Disputes lawyer Maciej Jamka heads the team along with construction law all-rounder Rafał Morek. Piotr Kunicki is also noted.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘One word: Piotr Kunicki. Not sure exactly what goes on beyond the scenes, because Piotr does a fantastic job of managing the client interface and ensuring all of the support we need is either seamlessly managed or quickly followed up.‘
‘They are very hardworking, and with a lot of experience in the construction sector, which has been shown at the moment in our disputes.‘
‘It is a great team. We always feel supported.’
Key clients
Orange Polska
TP Teltech
MSF Engenharia
NDI
Valard Polska
China Overseas Engineering Group
Prochem
Lubelski Węgiel “Bogdanka”
Sando Budownictwo Polska
Rubau Polska
Construcciones Rubau
Vias y Construcciones
Rover Alcisa
Polaqua
Electren
Instal Warszawa
EthosEnergy
PUT Intercor
PKN Orlen
Dispute resolution Tier 2
The team at DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k was formed following the acquisition of K&L Gates LLP's Warsaw offices. The group is developing a practice in international litigation and arbitration proceedings, including representing clients before EU institutions and courts. Areas of particular note include white-collar criminal defence, construction, public procurement and financial litigation (an area headed by Maciej Antoniak). Litigator and arbitration specialist Maciej Jamka jointly leads the department with Rafał Morek, who has broad experience of domestic and international disputes. Counsel Ewelina Wętrys is also noted.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The team has an outstanding arbitration and litigation practice with many dedicated members with different industry-specific expertise.‘
‘It distinguishes itself by offering practical, innovative and out of the box solutions to complex matters. They’re sharp and provide very good quality legal and business advice.‘
‘I highly value the team of business-oriented lawyers who can efficiently handle complex matters. Their analysis and judgement has always been of the highest quality.‘
Key clients
Enter Air
Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen
Orlen Koltrans
Scheidt & Bachmann
Paramedica Polska
NDI
TP Teltech
Multikino
Trakcja PRKiL
China Overseas Engineering Group
Electren
Huta Zabrze
Grupa Azoty Police
Xella Polska
Ojeocan Management
Energy and natural resources Tier 2
The energy team at DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k was formed following the firm's acquisition of the Warsaw offices of K&L Gates in 2019. The group has developed a strong reputation for renewable energy expertise, assisting the Polish Wind Energy Association and the Polish Photovoltaics Association with legislative matters, in addition to advising a selection of energy-sector companies on their operations in Poland. The department, which is headed by Karol Lasocki, includes Oskar Waluśkiewicz, who takes the lead on conventional energy matters.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Holistic approach to the issues, availability.‘
‘Karol Lasocki demonstrates professionalism, and is readily available to answer questions and concerns.‘
Key clients
E.ON Climate & Renewables
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
CEE Equity Partners
KGAL Investments
Green Genius
Eolos Polska
EDP Renewables
Polish Wind Energy Association
Ibereolica
Modus Group
Nordex
BayWa Re
Statkraft
GEO Renewables
Capital markets Tier 3
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k's entire team, which is jointly headed by transactional lawyers Michał Pawłowski and Filip Urbaniak moved across from K&L Gates in 2019. The group is able to advise public companies and capital market institutions on a range of transactions, including IPOs, M&A of listed companies and representing shareholders in corporate disputes involving public companies. Securities law is another area of expertise, and the group regularly draws on the firm's global derivatives, financial regulation and tax practices. Rafał Woźniak also has expertise in private offerings and bond issuances.
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Testimonials
‘Team of dedicated and experienced professionals.‘
‘The team is client-oriented and understands challenges specific for business activities of their clients.‘
‘Rafał Woźniak is a remarkable professional in his practice. He is always devoted to make transactions a success.‘
Key clients
i2 Development
mBank
Warsaw Stock Exchange
Enter Air
CDRL
Santander Bank Polska
Enterprise Investors
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
H.I.G. Capital
PKO Leasing
Competition/antitrust Tier 3
The team at DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k advises private and state-owned companies across the energy, mining, financial and media sectors on a range of competition law issues. Key areas for the group are merger clearance proceedings, consumer protection and compliance issues, as well as cartel cases before the Polish Competition Authorities and courts. Since publication, Marcin Trepka and Elżbieta Buczkowska have left the firm.Testimonials
‘A law firm with an excellent track record in high-value M&A and corporate transactions. Offers high-quality corporate and transactional advice and a thriving international network.‘
‘It provides the clients with team of dedicated and experienced professionals. They offer extensive support in each project. The team is client-oriented and understands challenges specific for the business activities of their clients.‘
Key clients
Koenig Bauer
Durst Phototechnik
PKO Leasing
GETBACK
Tauron Polska Energia
PZU
TVN
Minova Ekochem
PGNiG
Polpharma Capital Group
Rémy Cointreau Group
LOFT37
Polskie Zakłady Lotnicze
Flügger
Wonga
Sport Project
Batlis Investment
ITI Neovision
Sinohydro
Polish Wind Energy Association
Intellectual property Tier 3
Following DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k's acquisition of K&L Gates' Warsaw offices, the team continues to be led by Oskar Tułodziecki. The group is particularly noted for handling trade mark and design portfolio protection issues, with experience in litigation, customs protection procedures and criminal proceedings with respect to anti-piracy matters.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘This intellectual property practice provides a very high level of service.‘
‘Oskar Tułodziecki provides a very high level of service. He is extremely knowledgeable, careful, with excellent business judgement and real-world skills.‘
Key clients
FG Wójcikowscy & Łyczakowski
CI Games
Bohoboco/Michał Gilbert Lach
Whisbear
Public procurement Tier 3
In 2019, the team at DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k moved from K&L Gates, after the firm took over its Warsaw offices. Former practice head Wladek Rzycki moved to Miller Canfield P.L.C.; the current public procurement department is led by Piotr Kunicki and retains extensive expertise in government contracts and regulatory issues. The group also has experience in regular and sectoral public procurement proceedings, particularly in relation to the transport sector; clients also stem from the defence industry.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Very knowledgeable on public procurement, but what is most helpful is their practical advice on what to do and how to be successful given the public procurement law.‘
‘Piotr Kunicki is goal oriented and professional with a very vast network of connections and an open mind. He can get the job done.‘
‘First of all, very high professionalism and skilful communication. The teams I have worked with are able to skilfully delegate a leader who deals with transparent and efficient communication between our team and the team of the law office. This allows us to optimise cooperation.‘
Key clients
Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Technicznych Intercor
Construcciones RUBAU
Instal Warszawa
EthosEnergy
Schweerbau
Shanghai Electric Power Construction Co
Sinohydro Corporation
Valard Polska
Graph’IT
AZD Praha
Paramedica Polska
Stecol Corporation
Real estate Tier 3
In mid-2019, the team at DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k experienced notable changes following the firm's takeover of K&L Gates' Warsaw offices. While Halina Więckowska moved to Gekko Taxens M. Sobońska-Szylińska i Wspólnicy and Piotr Łaska joined Baker Tilly Woroszylska Legal, the group benefited from the arrival of transactional real estate expert Katarzyna Dębińska-Pietrzyk from CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Pośniak i Bejm sp.k., who is a key name alongside Małgorzata Lesiak-Ćwikowska. Clients of the department include institutional and private investors, commercial developers, tenants and landlords, which the practice advises on the full spectrum of real estate matters including acquisitions and sales, financings and leasing work. Joanna Wojnarowska joined the firm in mid-2020 to head the practice.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
Key clients
Immofinanz
Equilis Europe
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Bank of New York Mellon
ING Bank Śląski
Multikino
Avestus Real Estate
MLP Group
Electra Poland
i2 Development
Xeos
GEO Renewables
Aberdeen Standard Life
Tax Tier 3
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k's team, which transferred from K&L Gates' former Warsaw operations, is integrated into the firm's European tax practice, which provides clients with on-going tax advisory services, assists with transactional tax matters and handles international and local tax planning and restructuring work; the practice also acts in tax litigation and administrative enforcement proceedings, and is able to assist multinationals with transfer pricing issues. Adrian Jonca leads the department, and has significant experience in VAT disputes. Senior associate Katarzyna Stec is another key name with experience in corporate and personal income tax, real estate tax, VAT and transfer tax mandates.
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Key clients
TFI PZU
Administrator of Alpine Bau GmbH
C&A Polska
Erste Bank
Modus Group
Polish Wind Energy Association
Heesung Electronics
Eolos
Karimpol Group
Schweerbau
Enter Air
White-collar crime Tier 3
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k's team, comprising lawyers who moved over from K&L Gates' Warsaw offices in 2019, primarily acts for corporate clients. The group has a strength in handling compliance crisis management and internal investigations, but it also has experience representing companies in criminal proceedings as injured parties. In addition, lawyers are instructed to defend corporates and individuals in criminal litigation. Counsel Maciej Antoniak heads the department and is an expert in compliance procedures. Senior associate Łukasz Gembiś has experience in criminal proceedings, but also specialises in compliance matters and internal investigations.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘They show true professionalism.‘
‘Vast knowledge and composure in every situation.‘
Key clients
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa
Lubelski Węgiel Bogdanka
Huta Zabrze
PZL Mielec
Orlen Koltrans
Xella Polska
Orange Polska
TVN
GEO Renewables
Flugger
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Following the takeover of K&L Gates' Warsaw operations, the team at DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k, led by Michał Pawłowski, has remained relatively stable. The group specialises in capital markets-related M&A, although it also handles private transactions. The group is able to provide clients with a full service, advising on the finance, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance aspects of a deal, as well as administrative and employment law issues. A firm-wide strength, the group is well placed to advise financial institutions, particularly insurance companies. Filip Urbaniak is a transactional lawyer to note, as is Rafał Woźniak.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘A law firm with an excellent track record in high-value M&A and corporate transactions.‘
‘Offers high-quality corporate and transactional advice and a thriving international network.‘
‘It provides the clients with a team of dedicated and experienced professionals. They offer extensive support in each projects. The team is client-oriented and understands challenges specific for business activities of their clients.‘
Key clients
i2 Development
CDRL
GPW
Enter Air
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Santander Bank Polska
Lubelski Węgiel “Bogdanka”
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa
Grupa EKOTECH
Enterprise Investors
SMT Stanlay Marine Technik
H.I.G. Capital
PKO Leasing
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k > Firm Profile
DWF is the largest listed legal business in the world, with an award-winning reputation for client service excellence, effective operational management and innovation. The Company became the first Main Market Premium Listed legal business on the London Stock Exchange in March 2019. DWF has been named by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s most innovative legal businesses and has been independently recognised for its quality of legal advice, service delivery and responsiveness.
DWF’s stated purpose is to transform legal services through its people for its clients using its three principal strategic objectives: understanding our clients, engaging our people and doing things differently. DWF aims to deliver its strategy by building long-term relationships with its clients, recruiting talented individuals to maintain a high service level culture and continually innovating in its provision of complex legal services, managed and connected services to address client needs and increase its market share.
The business has core strengths in corporate banking, insurance and litigation and in-depth expertise in several chosen sectors, including insurance; public sector; energy and industrials; real estate; financial services; retail, food and hospitality; technology and transport.
In addition to its legal services, DWF provides a range of professional, business or consulting services, a number of which include or are enabled by technology products and solutions to its clients through its Connected Services division. This offering is complementary to the traditional legal services offered by DWF.
DWF employs over 4,000 people across 31 key locations and has steadily grown its international presence in response to client demand. In 2019 and 2020 DWF expanded its international footprint by opening a new office in Warsaw, Poland and acquired Mindcrest Inc. to establish offices in Chicago and New York, USA, and Pune, India. DWF also acquired RCD in Spain and now has offices in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, Spain as part of its strategic growth plans.
DWF was the first UK legal business to achieve the ‘Disability Confident’ accreditation, which highlights the firm as an inclusive recruiter of disabled talent and is a Top 30 Employer for Working Families. The business also has its own charitable enterprise, the DWF Foundation, a registered charity aimed at providing funds and support to local charities and programmes focused on education, employability, health and wellbeing and homelessness.
Lawyer Profiles
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Maciej Antoniak | Counsel, Head of White Collar Crime at DWF Poland | View Profile |
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Elżbieta Buczkowska | Counsel | View Profile |
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Katarzyna Dębińska-Pietrzyk | Local Partner | View Profile |
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Łukasz Gembiś | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Maciej Jamka | Senior Partner, Head of Litigation and Arbitration Practice at DWF Poland | View Profile |
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Adrian Jonca | Partner, Head of Tax Practice and German Group at DWF Poland | View Profile |
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Tomasz Kaczmarek | Local Partner, Head of Banking and Finance Transactional Practice at DWF Poland. | View Profile |
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Piotr Kunicki | Partner, Head of Public Procurement Department at DWF Poland | View Profile |
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Dr Karol Lasocki | Partner, Head of the Energy Department and the Innovative Energy Department at… | View Profile |
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Małgorzata Lesiak-Ćwikowska | Counsel | View Profile |
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Dr Rafał Morek | Partner | View Profile |
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Dr Michał Pawłowski | Managing Partner at DWF Poland | View Profile |
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Katarzyna Stec | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Oskar Tułodziecki | Partner, Head of Intellectual Property Department at DWF Poland | View Profile |
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Filip Urbaniak | Partner | View Profile |
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Ewelina Wętrys | Counsel | View Profile |
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Oskar Waluśkiewicz | Partner | View Profile |
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Dr Rafał Woźniak | Local Partner | View Profile |
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Ms Joanna Wojnarowska | Partner, Head of Real Estate Practice at DWF Poland. | View Profile |