Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak’s dispute resolution team handle litigation and arbitration across post-M&A, infrastructure and energy. Rafał Waszkiewicz has a dedicated practice in the construction and infrastructure sectors in particular, pertaining to the FIDIC standard forms of contracts. Anna Grzywczak-Kubiak leverages her expertise in navigating both FIDIC and non-FIDIC-based claims to represent clients before common courts and arbitration tribunals. Katarzyna Paczuska-Tokarska has experience in handling complex cases before the courts, including the Supreme Court, and administrative tribunals with a primary focus in infrastructure disputes involving state-owned companies.
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Work Department
Litigation and Arbitration
Position

Senior Counsel, attorney-at-law

Career

Specialises in civil law dispute resolution, including disputes regarding infrastructure projects. Represents clients at the pre-trial stage as well as before common courts and arbitration tribunals. Has broad experience in representing contractors in disputes regarding the construction of roads and highways in Poland. Represents clients in disputes regarding the implementation of IT projects and private anti-trust cases. Advises in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings.

Languages
polish, english
Education
  • Warsaw Bar Association – 2010
  • University of Warsaw – MA in Law – 2006
  • University of Warsaw and University of Cambridge – Centre for the Study of English and European Law – 2003-2005
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich – Summer Training in German and European Law – 2005

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great partnership, fast in answering, always professional.’

    ‘The Soltysiak Kawecki & Szlezak team can be described as a team with vast knowledge regarding a very specific law field. The team is proposing solutions that are based on their years-long experience in the dispute resolution practice.’

    ‘We highly appreciated this team for their deep expertise in civil litigation, their consistent support throughout the process, and their outstanding availability and responsiveness.’

    ‘We were impressed by the team’s professionalism and expertise. Rafał Waszkiewicz leads with authority and deep knowledge.’

    ‘Dispute resolution team led by Rafał Waszkiewicz has an exceptional skill of structuring and executing strategies in highly complex cases.’

    ‘SKS works and delivers fast. They provide very clear and transparent advices on strategy and keep a tight grip on the developments of their cases.’

    ‘I think they work in a pragmatic way and are making themselves available for quick bouncing as well as deeper analysis whenever needed. It has helped me in going forward without unnecessary delays.’

    ‘Down-to-earth and easy to talk to. They understand your situation and come quickly up with pragmatic suggestions and possible solutions.’

Key clients

  • Polimex Mostostal S.A. and Mostostal Siedlce sp. z o.o. Strabag sp. z o.o. Grupa Agora HDI Global SE Wolt Enterprises Oy, Wolt Polska sp. z o.o. Pacifico Green Development GmbH Wakacje.pl OKRE Saperska sp. z o.o., OKRE Drukarska sp. z o.o Plejades 5 sp. z o.o. sp. k. Styropmin sp. z o.o.

Work highlights

Representing Strabag in a dispute with PKP PLK S.A. over the validity of its withdrawal from a PLN 528m railway construction contract.