Addleshaw Goddard Wisniewski Dzianachowski Schulz i Wspólnicy sp.k.‘s litigation, arbitration and investigations practice handles multi-jurisdictional cases involving complex financial and regulatory aspects. The team collaborates closely with the firm’s other practices such as corporate M&A, banking and competition. Cezary Wiśniewski leads the practice, representing clients in arbitration proceedings and developing strategies for resolving commercial disputes. Zbigniew Kruczkowski has a wealth of experience in dispute resolution, including both arbitration and litigation, while Paula Czyż handles matters across various sectors, mainly banking and telecommunication. Marta Szrajer advises in matters of civil and commercial law and contentious competition.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Very strong dispute resolution team on the market with great experience in various sectors.’
- ‘Marta Szrajer and Paula Czyż stand out as exceptionally professional. Their pragmatic advice, calmness in stressful situations give great comfort.'
Key clients
- Abris Capital Partners
- Autostrada Wielkopolska S.A.
- PZU S.A.
- Santander Bank Polska S.A.
- Bank Millennium S.A.
- BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A.
- DnB Bank Polska S.A.
- Eolos Polska sp. z o.o.
- ING Bank Śląski S.A.
- Kronospan Mielec sp. z o.o. and Kronospan Polska sp. z o.o.
- mBank S.A.
- Orange Polska S.A.
Work highlights
Advising several banks active in Poland in a number of disputes regarding mortgage loans indexed to CHF and EUR and UNWW (insurance) issues, both individual claims and class actions.
Advising Orange Polska S.A., supplier of telecommunications services in Poland, in two cases involving claims filed by P4 sp. z o.o. against Orange Polska S.A. and Polkomtel sp. z o.o. (with participation of T-Mobile Polska S.A.) for compensation in connection with accusations made against Orange Polska S.A. and Polkomtel sp. z o.o. of abuse of their collective dominant position.
Advising Kronospan Mielec sp. z o.o. and Kronospan Polska sp. z o.o., international producers of forestry products, in appeal proceedings before the Court for the Protection of Competition and Consumers (SOKiK) against a decision by the Polish Competition Authority on allegedly restrictive horizontal agreements.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Zbigniew Kruczkowski
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Marta Szrajer
Practice head
Cezary Wiśniewski
Other key lawyers
Zbigniew Kruczkowski
Paula Czyż
Marta Szrajer