DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. handles disputes across regulated sectors, such as energy, construction, infrastructure and defence. Practice head Krzysztof Kycia handles commercial and regulatory arbitrations, regularly acting in international and domestic proceedings. Kycia focuses on civil and commercial litigation, particularly contractual claims, tort liability and unfair competition. Michał Gajdus is an expert in IP and commercial litigation handling matters before the Polish and international courts, including the CJEU and the ECHR.
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- Krzysztof Kycia is an excellent arbitration lawyer, very pragmatic and knowledgeable. He is the partner leading the dispute resolution practice. Mikołaj Strojnowski, counsel, specializes in arbitration proceedings; he is a very efficient communicator. I was impressed by how calm and collected he is under pressure and how well he understands the case. Paweł Bartosiewicz is always well-prepared, diligent, and has great advocacy skills.
- They are very skilled lawyers, with significant experience, particularly in arbitration proceedings. I had the chance to observe them during arbitral hearings, and they did excellent work, being very well-prepared, making clear points, and providing relevant arguments to the tribunal. They were tough but respectful during cross-examination. I was impressed by their diligence and ability to thoroughly analyze the matter.
- ‘The dispute resolution team was very effective in navigating a difficult matter.'
- ‘Very pragmatic advice with a lens on external factors.’
- ‘DLA Piper has a team of excellent lawyers.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its exceptional effectiveness and professionalism in handling litigation matters. The team combines deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, consistently delivering tangible value to our organisation.'
- ‘The highest competences, adaptation to the client's expectations and understanding of their needs, response time, flexibility, and of course experience and competence.’
- ‘The DLA Piper disputes team has been working with my firm for over 10 years, and I am one of their key litigation advisers. The services they provide are of the highest market standard.’
- ‘My main point of contact is Krzysztof Kycia, a partner in the team. He has been our trusted legal and business advisor for many years. He has an excellent understanding not only of legal issues but also of business and sector-specific aspects.’
Key clients
- Airbus DS Airborne Solutions
- Allegro.pl
- ASM Global
- Bank Ochrony Środowiska
- EDP Renewables
- DEME
- DHL
- Generali
- Metro Properties
- DUNA Polska (formerly as Mota-Engil Central Europe)
Work highlights
Representing Fundacja Arhelan in an arbitration between two shareholders of Arhelan sp. z o.o. which operates a chain of over 100 grocery stores in Poland.
Representing an individual investor before Polish Supreme Court in a dispute over a post-M&A price adjustment.
Representing TUW PZUW, an insurer, in a dispute concerning the claim under D&O insurance submitted by ENEA against the former members of the management board and supervisory board of the company, in connection with the decision to start the investment in the coal-powered plant in Ostrołęka.
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Practice head
Krzysztof Kycia
Other key lawyers
Michal Gajdus