CMS assists clients within the finance, construction and infrastructure industries, with matters such as proceedings before the CJEU on preliminary questions, class action defence and construction disputes. Anna Cudna-Wagner leads the practice with particular experience representing financial institutions on contentious banking and representing business entities from different sectors on competition matters. Rafał Morek advises on the preparation and execution of infrastructure projects and represents clients in diverse portfolio of disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Rafal Morek, Marcin Zbytniewski, and Andrzej Girdwoyn were stand-out associates during the whole process.
- ‘The team is very reliable and competent in dispute resolution. They are responsive, business oriented and creative.’
- ‘The team distinguishes itself through remarkable professionalism and strong internal organisation, benefiting from a clear division of tasks that allows for consistently effective client support.’
- ‘The individuals I work with stand out for their exceptional legal knowledge, which consistently enables them to identify and pursue the most suitable service delivery scenarios tailored to the client’s needs. Their ability to navigate complex legal frameworks with confidence and precision clearly sets them apart from competitors. I particularly value their strategic thinking, responsiveness, and deep understanding of the commercial context in which our clients operate. These qualities are evident across the team, from partners to associates.’
- ‘Collaboration with them is built on mutual trust, open communication, and a shared goal of providing clients with the highest quality legal services. Each team member brings unique expertise to the table, allowing them to create comprehensive solutions even for the most complex cases. They are highly responsive and meticulous in their pursuit of the best possible outcomes.’
- ‘Anna Cudna Wagner is an undisputed authority in the field of litigation, with particular expertise in banking cases, where her knowledge and experience are invaluable. Her appearances before the European Court demonstrate the highest level of competence and an outstanding legal skillset. She is not only an exceptional lawyer but also a person of remarkable empathy. With Anna Cudna-Wagner present in the courtroom, clients feel safe and confident that their case is in the best possible hands.’
Key clients
- Alior Bank
- ARP
- Bank Millennium (BCP Group)
- Bank Handlowy w Warszawie (Citigroup)
- Bank BPH (GE Group)
- Construcciones Rubau
- Credit Agricole Bank Polska
- mBank (Commerzbank Group)
- mBank Hipoteczny
- Mostostal Kraków
- Mostostal Warszawa (Acciona)
- Nationale-Nederlanden Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie
Work highlights
Representing the banks in 20 proceedings before the CJEU: in cases concerning foreign currency loans and the interpretation of Directive (EU) 93/13 on unfair terms in consumer contracts; in a case concerning the critical benchmark within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 on indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts (Benchmark Regulation); in case concerning consumer credit and the interpretation of Directive 2008/48 on credit agreements for consumers;||in a case concerning insurance contracts.
Representing clients (defendants) in 6 private enforcement cases for damages that are examined on the basis of the provisions of EU Directive 2014/104 on certain rules governing actions for damages for infringements of competition law.
Advising the consortium – TORPOL S.A., WeBuild S.p.A. (formerly: Astaldi S.p.A.), "Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Technicznych INTERCOR” sp. z o.o. and Przedsiębiorstwo Budowy Dróg i Mostów sp. z o.o. – in six litigations related to the construction of the Nowa Łódź Fabryczna railway station.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Anna Cudna-Wagner
Other key lawyers
Rafał Morek; Arkadiusz Korzeniewski; Bartosz Miąskiewicz; Stanisław Michałowski; Julia Dyras