Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. handles disputes across a vast array of sectors, notably, finance, in particular in banking and insurance disputes, energy and infrastructure. Outside of disputes covered in the domestic courts the team also has capabilities in taking matters before the Court of Justice of the European Union. Practice head Lukasz Hejmej focuses on banking litigation and CJEU proceedings. Sebastian Pabian, Paweł Samborski, and Alicja Szczęśniak are all key individuals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very calm under pressure. Able to solve client issues with minimal tension.’
- ‘Paweł Samborski excels in balancing conflicting pressures among the case stakeholders.’
- ‘Great commitment to the client's cause.’
- ‘Alicja Szczesniak is a hard-working sharp thinker. ’
- ‘The dispute resolution practice at Baker McKenzie Krzyżowski i Wspólnicy sp. k. stands out primarily for its unique combination of international experience and deep understanding of local legal realities.'
Key clients
- Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski S.A. (PKO BP)
- Polimex Mostostal S.A., Polimex Energetyka sp. z o.o.
- mBank S.A., PKO Bank Polski S.A., Raiffeisen Bank Polska S.A., Deutsche Bank Polska S.A., BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. as well as the Polish Bank Association (ZBP)
- Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A., mBank S.A., BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. as well as the Polish Bank Association (ZBP)
- EP Resources PL S.A.
- Braindour Development Limited
- Kernel Holding S.A.
- Chubb European Group SE Branch in Poland
Work highlights
Acted as counsel to Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski S.A. (PKO BP) in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), initiated by a request for a preliminary ruling from the District Court in Koszalin (Poland) in case C-70/25.
Representing Polimex Mostostal S.A. and Polimex Energetyka sp. z o.o. (“Polimex”), Polish leading listed contractor, in the court proceedings initiated by Grupa Azoty Zakłady Azotowe “Puławy” S.A. (“GA ZAP”).
Representing Energetický a průmyslový holding a.s. ("EPH"), EP Resources PL S.A. ("EPR"), EP Resources CZ a.s. ("EPR CZ") (together, the "EPH Group") in a post-transactional dispute.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Łukasz Hejmej
Other key lawyers
Sebastian Pabian; Paweł Samborski; Alicja Szczęśniak