DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k. > Warsaw, Poland > Firm Profile

‘A very efficient team that tries to understand the client’s business and priorities from the very beginning, in order to involve the client as little as possible at later stages.’

‘Katarzyna Wacławek supervises the entire work, pragmatically strives to close the project while ensuring that costs are kept within the planned budget.’

‘The team provides superior legal services through a blend of expertise and strategic foresight. They stand out for their profound legal expertise, strategic acumen and unwavering client and goal focus. The team provides proactive solutions that anticipate challenges and mitigate risks, and they develop strategies aligned with client’s business objectives.’

‘High dedication to projects, open-minded, solution-focused, high-quality.’

‘We have been working with DLA Piper and Krzysztof Kycia for several years. The firm consistently provides high-quality legal advice and has an exceptional understanding of our industry. Their ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business solutions is a key strength.’

‘Krzysztof Kycia demonstrates a keen understanding of our industry, particularly in navigating complex projects and contentious matters. His ability to break down complex legal issues into manageable steps has been nothing short of remarkable. Plus, Krzysztof’s proactive approach and commitment to fostering a culture of cooperation have been pivotal to our successful working relationship.’

‘The entire team we worked with demonstrated extensive knowledge in the field of renewable energy commercial contracts, including an understanding of the specifics of the international market.’

‘DLA Piper’s Warsaw office’s privacy and data protection team stands out for its practical and business-oriented approach to navigating the complexities of EU data protection law. My interactions with the team have always been positive, and they consistently demonstrate an ability to balance regulatory compliance with pragmatic, client-focused solutions.’

‘One of the team’s greatest strengths is its commitment to delivering on promises. Whether it’s providing clear guidance on compliance challenges or crafting tailored solutions, I’ve always found them reliable and effective.’

‘As the head of the team, Ewa Kurowska-Tober brings an exceptional depth of knowledge and leadership to her practice. She has a keen understanding of how privacy regulations impact businesses; her ability to navigate this evolving landscape is remarkable. Ewa’s approach is always business-first, ensuring that clients receive solutions that are not only legally sound but also practical and actionable.’

‘Overall, the DLA Piper privacy team in Warsaw provides a combination of legal expertise and business-savvy solutions that consistently meet and exceed client expectations.’

‘The data privacy team is always very professional and eager to support not only in the domestic Polish market but also in other jurisdictions of DLA. Very business oriented advice that is always on time.’

‘Responsiveness and understanding of the customer’s needs is what characterises DLA.’

‘What was very satisfactory was the comprehensive, professional and instant support, not only by the members of the employment team, but also by other DLA attorneys. Employment team were able to invite ad hoc theirs professionals to give us guidance on the project, which was highly impressive.’

‘We were working on the project mainly with Michał Synowiec, and it was pleasure to cooperate with him. Michal’s approach to solve issues is outstanding. His calm calculation and operating methodology are impressive.’

‘DLA Piper offers exceptional customer service and advice throughout our EMEA operation. We rely on Dominika Nowak to provide unparalleled technical depth and pragmatic solutions to our issues in Poland. The key driver for us utilising DLA Piper is the commerciality of their advice – a commerciality that is consistent across EMEA.’

‘Dominika Nowak is an exceptional lawyer who provides quality pragmatic solutions to our issues in Poland. A key solution that sets DLA Piper apart from its competitors is the provision of GENIE – an encyclopaedia of employment law knowledge across EMEA and beyond which makes addressing simple issues very efficient without the need to contact counsel. ’

‘Each team member has something to offer and they assign duties in a way that covers all legal needs.’

‘Highly responsive, efficient with excellent knowledge in their field of expertise.’

‘The team demonstrates greater flexibility and responsiveness to clients’ needs compared to other top law firms. Our experience also shows that DLA has been able to maintain high quality of service.’

‘DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k.’s Energy and Natural Resources practice is a standout in the industry. Their deep understanding of the complex regulatory landscape, combined with their practical, business-oriented approach, sets them apart.’

‘The individuals at DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k.’s Energy and Natural Resources practice are distinguished by their exceptional technical skills, combined with their ability to form strong, collaborative relationships. They consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of the energy and natural resources sectors, allowing them to provide tailored, strategic advice.’

‘This legal practice stands out for its deep expertise in energy, renewables and regulatory frameworks. Clients appreciate their strategic, commercially-focused legal counsel, which is tailored to business needs and grounded in a strong understanding of the market. The team’s strength lies in their ability to balance legal rigour with practical solutions, ensuring clients stay competitive and compliant.’

‘Great market knowledge and understanding.’

‘The practice is distinguished by its reliability, strong collaboration and deep understanding of complex legal matters. Clients appreciate the team’s proactive approach, ensuring that all potential issues are identified and resolved early. The firm excels in efficient communication, enabling quick and smooth information exchange, which fosters an exceptional level of engagement.’

‘DLA Piper Poland have an excellent insurance practice both regulatory and contentious insurance. We have regularly used them in significant financial institution losses.’

‘Beata Mrozowska-Bartkiewicz and Dominika Wolf-Jezierska are outstanding insurance lawyers. They are responsive and thorough and I could not recommend them highly enough.’

‘Deep knowledge of the market and its current problems. Understanding clients’ business and presenting tailored solutions.’

‘Very experienced lawyers always ready to help their clients. Dominika Wolf-Jezierska deserves special mention – she is a very experienced lawyer with a wealth of knowledge and great insight into her clients’ situations.’

‘Strong real estate practice with expertise in all relevant topics and sufficient resources to manage complex portfolio transactions.’

‘Business oriented, and very knowledgeable about the market.’

‘Great contact, proactive action.’

‘Fast reply time, meeting flexibility.’

‘The cooperation with DLA Piper is very professional, the team always strives to ensure accessibility, responsiveness at the highest level, quality of documents prepared very professionally, great customer support with strategic approach, reasonable billing and appropriate to the scope of work.’

‘Wojciech Kalinowski is one of the best lawyers with whom we had the opportunity to cooperate, with an excellent understanding of the clients’ needs, a proper and balanced approach to risks, efficient processing, full availability and good communication.’

‘Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz: a strategic approach, extensive transactional experience, understands the strategic aspects of the transaction, a pro-business approach and an ability to actively participate in effective negotiations of key aspects of the transaction, availability and excellent communication.’

‘Experienced team of professionals with legals skills and client-minded approach.’

‘Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz is an excellent negotiator and skilled lawyer. Jakaub presents a hands-on approach and is focused on finding solutions. It makes him a very good choice for capital markets mandates.’

‘I like Marta Frąckowiak’s negotiations and communications style, and her projects are managed smoothly.’

‘As the most active M&A advisor in Poland, DLA Piper truly stands out. Their proactive and hands-on approach ensures every detail is handled with care, delivering consistently high-quality results. They offer a broad range of expertise, whether it’s M&A, litigation, employment, or tax. What really sets them apart is their strong relationship management; they’re always responsive, making you feel like a priority. Highly recommend!’

‘I highly recommend working with Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz. His commitment to high-quality outcomes is evident, and he consistently thinks along with his clients to provide tailored solutions to make a deal happen. His collaborative mindset ensures that every client’s needs are thoroughly addressed.’

‘Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz has great legal knowledge, great communication skills, and an ability to focus on the most important issues.’

‘Jakub Domalik Plakwicz is one of the most experienced M&A lawyers in Poland, extremely pro-active and involved in all aspects of the M&A project.’

‘Professional approach to the client taking into account business aspects, extensive substantive knowledge, good cooperation in an international environment in the difficult sector related to IT and finance.’

‘DLA Piper’s M&A team is great at problem-solving as well as delivering business-oriented, practical solutions with speed and quality. Their quick thinking and proactive approach enables them to address complex issues efficiently, while offering commercially viable advice, even under tight timelines, and I found their support invaluable.’

‘The team is very comprehensive. We dealt with capital markets desk, but very quickly they are able to onboard and consult other professionals from different legal specialisations. Everything is well coordinated.’

‘An excellent team, particularly adept at the distribution and marketing of pharmaceutical products. I highly value their understanding of the sector-specific issues. Andrzej Balicki expertly combines in-depth knowledge of the industry, with a thorough understanding of the mechanics of the distribution and marketing.’

‘DLA Piper is unique on the Polish market as it combines local expertise and a global footprint. Thanks to their global network, I can trust that they can handle any kind of cross-border matter that comes their way.’

‘Our first point of contact in DLA Piper Warsaw is Michal Orzechowski. He is very responsive and trustworthy.’

‘The firm is unique for its customer focus and fast responses.’

‘DLA Piper stands out as an exceptional advisor, skilfully combining regulatory expertise with insightful antitrust advice.’

‘From our perspective, Andrzej Balicki, who leads the regulatory team, is an expert in designing intricate regulatory distribution frameworks. Andrzej has a remarkable talent for converting business requirements into practical legal strategies. Likewise, Michal Orzechowski, at the helm of the firm’s antitrust stream, is commendable for his ability to simplify complex legal ideas.’

‘The team provides superior legal services through a blend of expertise and strategic foresight. They stand out for their profound legal expertise, strategic acumen, and unwavering client and goal focus. The team provides proactive solutions that anticipate challenges and mitigate risks, and they develop strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives.’

‘Piotr Olkowski has been the main driving force behind the task. His profound legal expertise, meticulous attention to detail and extensive experience have been crucial. Piotr’s proactive approach and ability to anticipate and mitigate risks have been instrumental in developing the legal strategy. His dedication to understanding our business needs and aligning legal solutions accordingly has been invaluable.’

‘Its global network, industry expertise and forward-thinking approach make DLA Piper a leader in the legal industry.’

‘I cooperate with attorney Monika Leszko. Her individual approach an extensive experience in the energy industry result in long-term cooperation with DLA Piper. Professionalism with strong analytical and communication skills define her as an effective and trustworthy lawyer.’

‘Krzysztof Kycia demonstrates a keen understanding of our industry, particularly in navigating complex projects and contentious matters. His ability to break down complex legal issues into manageable steps has been nothing short of remarkable. Plus, Krzysztof’s proactive approach and commitment to fostering a culture of cooperation have been pivotal to our successful working relationship.’

‘The DLA Piper Warsaw litigation team, led by Krzysztof Kycia, is the best in the business. They offer innovative and client-centric solutions in high-stakes litigation thanks to their blend of local expertise and global reach. Their strong advocacy, diverse team and use of advanced legal technology set them apart from other firms.’

‘DLA Piper is a great law firm that stands out from other law firms when it comes to litigation, restructuring and real estate.’

‘Szymon Sakowski is my main point of contact. A great lawyer with impressive market knowledge and an impressive reputation on the market. He runs all my contentious matters and advises not only concerning disputes but also general risk and contract management.’

‘A team with a remarkable track record in the life sciences market. I particularly appreciate their proactive approach and in-depth knowledge of industry trends.’

‘Andrzej Balicki is an outstanding lawyer in the life sciences sector with a great deal of expertise. I particularly value his deep understanding of the sector which enables him to offer strategic advice that combines legal and business aspects.’

‘DLA Piper has an outstanding team in Poland, with one of the best healthcare and life sciences lawyers on the market – Andrzej Balicki and Jolanta Dąbrowicz. They are very smart, proactive and successfully advise their clients. Portfolio of clients is also impressive.’

‘Andrzej Balicki is one of the best lawyers in this area with an amazing track record. He is definitely a go to person. Jolanta Dąbrowicz – she is a lawyer with a plenty of experience. Definitely one of the best lawyers on her level – deserves the recognition she received so far but will definitely go up.’

‘Outstanding expertise in pharma law. Attorneys understand the pharmaceutical business very well, which is a unique attribute among law firms.’

‘In my opinion, this is a premier team in the Polish market, setting a high standard for competitors. They are a highly skilled group, excelling in all key areas of industry-specific advisory services. Their grasp of both current and forthcoming life sciences regulations is exceptional.’

‘In my opinion, Andrzej Balicki is an exceptional leader. He consistently inspires his colleagues with innovative solutions and possesses a profound understanding of public policy and legislative trends. He is undoubtedly one of the leading life sciences lawyers in the market. Similarly, Jolanta Dąbrowicz stands out as an extraordinary product lawyer. Her expertise extends beyond legal matters to include a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of sector-specific regulatory requirements. Michał Orzechowski is praiseworthy for his talent in making intricate legal concepts easy to understand.’

‘The Polish DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp. k. team is, in my opinion, amazing. They are experts with extensive knowledge who do their job with great commitment. I can always count on them. They will always do everything to find an answer. This diverse team of outstanding experts can meet almost any challenge in a professional, efficient and effective manner. When my organisation seeks legal support, DLA Piper Polska is the first choice.’

‘DLA Poland team quickly handles cross-border issues and really understands our business needs. We do appreciate their strong negotiation skills and reliable, experienced approach to complex international matters. They are easy to reach and do a great job managing cross-practice challenges.’

‘Olga Leśniewska is our main contact in the team. We appreciate her ability to deliver swift, tailored solutions that truly reflect an understanding of our business. What sets her apart from others is her strong cross-border expertise, which she leverages to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional matters with ease.’

‘DLA Poland’s practice is consistently reliable, providing timely and customised solutions that show a good grasp of our business requirements. They offer quick, strategic solutions tailored to our needs, and are always open to discussions, ensuring our viewpoints are integrated. They are easy to contact, which adds a significant value.’

‘Olga Lesniewska truly excels in intellectual property and technology matters, combining swift, effective action with a strategic approach that sets her apart. She’s particularly open to discussion, ensuring that our perspective is fully considered as she crafts tailored solutions.’

‘We were impressed with the team’s exceptional expertise in the field of IP, both from the contentious and non-contentious side. They are consistently responsive, providing timely updates and thoughtful guidance at every step of the way.’

‘We have primarily worked with Jakub Zabraniak and Michał Gajdus, who have offered outstanding guidance on the IP strategy and compliance, while also representing us in litigation. Their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment throughout the proceedings have been very impressive. We always feel confident that our case is in expert hands, with every scenario carefully anticipated and every possible action taken to strengthen our position. They are definitely our go-to lawyers for any future cases.’

‘Reasonable fees, very smooth process management and communication.’

‘Marta Frąckowiak is recommended.’

‘Focus on problem solving, not creating – very unique for lawyers. High level of engagement of partner and others, hands-on approach, independent in making legal decisions, taking a lot from the clients hands.’

‘Rafał Kluziak is exceptional.’

‘Pragmatic approach, client management, knowledge of law, communication.’

‘Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz and Piotr Miller are recommended.’

‘They are proactive and provide high-quality services with a client- and business-centric approach.’

‘Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz is one of the most experienced M&A lawyers in Poland, extremely pro-active and involved in all aspects of the M&A project.’

‘This practice is distinguished by its experienced team and client-centric approach. It also incorporates innovations in technology and diversity.’

‘The individuals I work with stand out for their deep expertise and commitment to client needs. They differentiate themselves through strong problem-solving skills and effective communication.’

‘Business oriented, quick response, know the market.’

‘Knowledge combined with a practical approach to solving complex tax issues, proactive approach in anticipation of challenges, which might arise, which allows to navigate complicated scenarios.’

‘Perfect team.’

‘Perfect individual contact.’

‘Bartosz Matusik is the partner that we are working with in DLA Poland. He is super responsive, creative, asks good questions, answers to the point! Just excellent.’

‘The company is very committed to the matter, thoroughly analyzes the case of each company, provides professional legal assistance, conducts tax and legal matters comprehensively and very efficiently.’

‘DLA Piper Poland has an outstanding white-collar crime practice. They have been excellent.’

‘Dominika Wolf is an outstanding lawyer and highly responsive. We were fortunate to have her as our local counsel in Poland.’

‘DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. offers exceptional service and dedication. Their commitment to pro bono work and support for nonprofits makes them unique. They combine legal expertise with empathy, tailoring advice to specific needs and maintaining excellent communication throughout the process.’

‘Compared to other firms, DLA Piper’s personalised, client-centric approach made a significant difference. Their transparency, attention to detail and dedication to achieving the best outcome were unparalleled.’

‘The DLA Piper team demonstrated a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, especially meaningful for our organisation, which supports people with disabilities.’

‘Bartłomiej Gudek was exceptional, showing empathy and commitment to our case. His ability to simplify complex legal matters was invaluable.’

‘Dominika Wolf-Jezierska brought professionalism, empathy and responsiveness to our case, making us feel supported and confident throughout. Her commitment exemplifies the best qualities in legal professionals.’

‘Piotr Falarz is a highly committed, pragmatic and determined lawyer. His ability to turn around a challenging project deserves special recognition.’

‘The TMT practice is consistently reliable, providing timely and customised solutions that show a good grasp of our business requirements.’

‘Excellent expertise, prompt responses and clear and concise guidance.’