Clifford Chance, Janicka, Kruzewski, Stosio i wspólnicy spólka komandytowa is a ‘leading disputes team in Poland’ with wide-ranging expertise that spans across arbitration proceedings and commercial litigation before state courts, public procurement cases, and litigation surrounding criminal, regulatory, and corporate investigations and compliance matters. Its client roster is composed of private equity houses, financial institutions and corporations. Construction disputes have been a key area of activity for the group, as well as commercial and investment arbitrations, disputes concerning financial institutions and class actions. Shareholder-linked litigation and post-M&A disputes also form an area of strength. Practice head and ’effective arbitrator’ Bartosz Krużewski handles domestic and international disputes, and Adelina Prokop is lauded as ‘the best litigation lawyer’. Michał Drwal departed the firm in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Very responsive, clear and user-friendly way of communication, good quality of work, capable to work under pressure to deliver, great flexibility and excellent work. Great commitment to the matter entrusted to them, which they thoroughly analysed.’
‘Łukasz Piergies - young and enthusiastic lawyer, supportive, fast, pragmatic and knowledgeable. Adelina Prokop is the best litigation lawyer I have worked with. Always available, with a very broad knowledge, happy to find the best solutions.’
‘The dispute resolution team at Clifford Chance are skilled and dedicated legal professionals. Throughout our professional engagement, I have consistently been impressed by their ability to navigate complex disputes with precision, strategic insight, and a deep understanding.'
‘Focus on specialised expertise and proven success. Clifford Chance always seems to put the client needs first.’
‘Michał Magdziak, senior associate, has been our case handler and main point of contact with Clifford Chance. He has been fantastic in his quality and delivery. He is efficient in his work, cost effective and strives to meet client expectations.’
‘A leading disputes team in Poland with strong links into the Clifford Chance network. Bartosz Krużewski leads the dispute resolution practice and is a very effective arbitrator. He is diligent and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Clifford Chance's team acts for us on administration law and civil litigation matters. The team is well-organised, always prepared and easy to reach on demand. They truly believe and fight in the name of the clients' interests and are very committed to the client's matters.’
‘I am working with Marcin Ciemiński and his team, including Michał Magdziak. Marcin is leading our main class action disputes, as well as key administration penalty proceedings.'
Key clients
- Invenergy Renewables LLC
- Mostostal Zabrze S.A.
- Gülermak
- Gemini Polska
- Huawei
- General Electric
- Bank BPH S.A.
- Raiffeisen Bank International AG
- HSBC Bank plc
- Royal Unibrew A/S
Work highlights
Represented Bank BPH in 2020-2021 in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union in a case for a preliminary ruling referred by a Polish court concerning consumer mortgage loans indexed to CHF (C-19/20).
Representing Invenergy in widely publicised BIT arbitration against Poland, concerning Invenergy’s multi-million dollar investments in the Polish wind energy sector.
Advising Allegro on an appeal against a decision of the Polish competition authority.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Adelina Prokop
Practice head
Bartosz Krużewski
Other key lawyers
Marcin Ciemiński; Adelina Prokop; Monika Diehl; Łukasz Piergies; Michał Magdziak; Ewalina Bzducha; Anna Miłoszewska