Dominik Opaliński leads the practice at Hunters Law LLP, which is known for its work on safeguarding and governance matters. The practice is skilled at helping clients with crisis management and trustee disputes, and regularly helps charities and NGOs, historical charities and almshouses.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Across the field of its charity work, the team provides calm, assured and informed advice from a team of very experienced practitioners.’

  • ‘Dominik Opalinski develops close and supportive relationships with his clients. His client handling skills are especially good and his calm assurance is highly appreciated by his clients.'

  • ‘The Charities team at Hunters is extremely knowledgeable and approachable providing an excellent client experience from start to finish.’

  • ‘Dominik Opalinski has a very friendly demeanour which generates real respect from those who work with him. He has an excellent knowledge of all facets of the sector and is always looking for and developing new ideas and ways to help his clients.’

  • ‘Hunters has a strong Charities practice led by Dominik Opalinski who has worked for many years in the sector. He attracts very good quality clients, including religious orders and trade unions, and does high-profile work both nationally and internationally.' 

  • ‘Hunters have a small but mighty charities team led by the inexhaustible Dominik Opalinski. ’

  • ‘Dominik Opalinski has extensive real-world experience in charity matters, particularly relating to the Catholic Church. He always give clear and direct advice. He has a very engaging manner.’

  • ‘Dominik Opalinski is very knowledgeable, thorough in all areas of safeguarding. He always keeps us up to date.’

  • 'This established firm has been advising charities for many decades in non-litigious matters and regulatory compliance issues. However, it also uniquely provides litigation services when, as now happens more frequently, charities are embroiled in threats of litigation and actual litigation.'

  • 'The team has an in-depth knowledge of the relevant legislation and its practical applications.'

Practice head

Dominik Opaliński