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Position
Senior Counsel, attorney-at-law
Career
Specialises in public and private banking law with a particular emphasis on payment services and AML. Acts as an advisor to banks and other financial sector institutions mainly on regulatory issues. Completed numerous deployment processes, including those related to PSD2, PAD, EMD2, CCD, and AMLD 3, 4, and 5. Advises on compliance. Regularly supports banking-sector in implementing various European law solutions in the area of financial market regulation. An author of academic publications on regulatory changes in banking. He has a civil law Ph.D. (University of Warsaw).
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Education
- Council of the Bar in Warsaw – attorney-at-law
- University of Warsaw – Ph.D. in law – 2020
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AML) – 2019
- District Bar Council in Warsaw – advocacy apprenticeship – 2015-2018
- University of Warsaw – MA in law – 2014
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The firm stands out thanks to its impressive expertise based on deep and well-established professional experience in the complex field of financial services. Our solicitors not only have an excellent understanding of current legislation and case law, but more importantly, they are able to translate this knowledge into effective and pragmatic action. Their in-depth knowledge of the financial sector ensures that the strategies presented are sound and based on realistic assumptions.’
‘The key aspect that I value most is their individual approach to each client. The law firm focuses on understanding the situation and needs, which results in the development of tailor-made solutions. It is this commitment to detail and willingness to seek non-standard but fully legally secure paths that allows them to achieve the best possible results.’
‘The team has a very strong client focus and is able to handle complex, multi-country projects in a clear and well-organised way. They stand out by managing cross-border work smoothly and making sure clients always know the status and next steps. Compared to other firms, they use modern tools and structured project methods that save time and increase efficiency. The team works closely together, with people from different backgrounds, and always looks for practical solutions that really help the client’s business, not just the legal side.’
‘The people I work with combine strong legal knowledge with a good understanding of business needs. This makes their advice very practical and easy to apply. Mateusz Blocher is especially impressive – he explains complex legal issues in a simple way and always connects them with business goals. He is very quick to respond, even under urgent deadlines, and always delivers reliable and precise answers. What makes him different is his proactive approach, clear communication, and focus on solving problems before they become bigger issues.’
‘SK&S combines the capacity of one of the largest law firms in Poland (nearly 200 lawyers, as far as I recall) with the specialist knowledge which is typical for boutique firms. This is a rare combination. It ensures a long bench of specialists. They are able to deliver large projects very quickly and with the top quality. SK&S is great at combining complex and sophisticated matters. This is because it is a large law firm covering all areas of law, including fintech, IP/IT, tax and data protection. They are able to provide multidisciplinary teams with specialist knowledge and excellent responsiveness.’
'Mateusz Blocher is our primary contact at SK&S. He is an outstanding specialist in payments, consumer credit, and AML. He is well-known in the market and handles the largest clients and the most high-profile cases. Mateusz is very responsive, understands the business, and gets along very well with our managers. The products he delivers are clear and to the point.' 'Wojciech Iwański is a veteran of fintech in Poland. He was doing it before it was fashionable. An excellent specialist and leader.’‘Very professional, with a lot of experience and good understanding of the clients' needs.’
Key clients
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank Seoul Branch Dowlais Group Green Capital S.A. Northvolt AB Pure AcquiCo GmbH PFR Life Science sp. z o.o. ResInvest Group A.S. The Industrial Bank of Korea Alior Bank S.A. Allegro Pay Autopay Bank Millennium S.A. Burstone Luxembourg Investment Holdings s.á r.l. Grammer AG Intrum AB Krüger GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Nordea Danmark PayPo PKO BP S.A. The Korea Development Bank Związek Banków Polskich (ZBP) (the Polish Bank Association)