GESSEL Attorneys at Law acts in a wide range of commercial disputes, and the team displays notable strength in transaction-related litigation, IT and technology disputes and corporate disputes between shareholders or involving management liability. In terms of arbitration, the team handles representation in both domestic and international cases. Practice head Beata Gessel-Kalinowska Vel Kalisz is a known arbitration expert while Piotr Schramm represents entities and their management boards in disputes, transactions and negotiations. Joanna Kisielińska-Garncarek has a strong focus on arbitration matters, focusing on disputes arising from M&A transactions and international trade.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I have worked closely with the disputes team at GESSEL on several arbitrations. The disputes team are a very strong boutique which can go head-to-head with very large international disputes firms.'
- ‘Beata Gessel Kalinowska vel Kalisz is the doyenne of arbitration in Poland and generally the Central-Eastern Europe region, but also has masses of experience in common law arbitration. Joanna Kisielinska-Garncarek is an up-and-coming partner.’
- ‘Gessel has qualified staff who can answer questions about various areas of the company's operations. They communicate efficiently with the company by phone and email, always in a professional manner.’
- ‘The collaboration is excellent. The team communicates very friendly. Each team member is very competent and eager to help. We greatly appreciate that they offer sound advice and assistance on important matters, even those not directly related to the project.’
- ‘Firstly, extensive experience and competence in handling my case. Secondly, commitment and insight. Thirdly, excellent communication. I feel that the case is being handled properly, which gives me peace of mind.'
- ‘The GESSEL team stands out for its exceptional ability to truly understand the client and their real needs. In every matter, they prepare several possible solutions and scenarios, enabling the client to make well-informed decisions. The team works with great agility and flexibility, quickly adapting to changing circumstances of a dispute.'
Key clients
- AMI AGRO s.c. Irena Aksamska, Marek Aksamski, Krystian Aksamski, Ewa Głazik
- BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
- Client Earth Foundation
Work highlights
Representing BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. in proceedings concerning loan facility agreements denominated in CHF and foreign currency loans before Polish courts at various instances, up to the Polish Supreme Court.
Advising ClientEarth Foundation, acting on behalf of five Polish citizens, in a climate litigation, seeking to establish the State Treasury’s liability for violations of personal rights resulting from insufficient action on the climate crisis.
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Practice head
Beata Gessel-Kalinowska vel Kalisz; Piotr Schramm; Joanna Kisielińska-Garncarek